Better Beta
Modpackby 69ShadesOfPeanut
Experience the nostalgic feeling of beta Minecraft inside of 1.20. Although some things were probably best left forgotten...
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Modpack
CurseForge Downloads
54,920
CurseForge ID
847472
Last Updated
Apr 13, 2026
Description
Videos of Better Beta!
"A polished nostalgic experience"
"Best modern modpack I've tried"
In "Better Beta," you will relive the enchantment of Minecraft's early beta stages. Immerse yourself in the simplicity and charm of this bygone era as the modpack faithfully replicates the terrain generation, block textures, and gameplay mechanics of version 1.7.3. Rediscover the sense of wonder and adventure that captivated players in Minecraft's golden age.
But that's not all - this modpack offers new elements to elevate your adventure. Experience the beauty of changing seasons as the world around you transforms, bringing forth unique challenges and breathtaking vistas. Witness the transition from lush spring landscapes to the frozen wonders of winter, each season imbued with its own enchanting atmosphere. Along with other changes such as the soundtrack being limited to C418 music.
But beware, some things are best left forgotten in the shadows... Will you be the one to delve into the darkness and experience what it has to offer?
- A modern beta experience
- Enchantment system rework
- Beta terrain generation
- Seasons
- Only C418 music!
- A focus on exploration
- End remastered
- No sprint or hunger
- Beta textures
- Nostalgia
- Fabric + Optimisation
Better Beta is built from the ground up to replicate beta 1.7.3 Minecraft as close as possible while keeping the new features of Minecraft alongside optimisation and quality of life mods that just overall improve the gameplay experience.
- Is there a wiki?
Yes there is! it can be accessed through this link: https://betterbeta.wiki.gg/
- Is there a official MC or discord server?
There is! you can join the discord server Better Beta server here!
Or you can just enter the following IP: BetterBeta.modded.fun
- Why can't I access the end?
There is a mod called "End Remastered" that makes it so that you require various different unique eyes to open it.. These eyes can be found around the world, mostly through exploration.
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