The Forsaken Dawn I

Modpack

by Loki91

A brutal 100-day Zombie Apocalypse challenge designed to be harder than RLcraft

Type

Modpack

CurseForge Downloads

4,823

CurseForge ID

1267080

Last Updated

Jul 26, 2026

Description

Welcome to The Forsaken Dawn

Step into the ultimate test of survival with the Zombie Apocalypse Modpack-a relentless 100-day challenge crafted for only the most hardened survivors. Inspired by legendary creators and designed to push Minecraft to its breaking point, this pack throws you into a world overrun by the undead, where every decision matters and every mistake is permanent.

Face off against hordes of zombies with unique abilities, like lightning-fast sprinters. The infection is real-one bite could spell the end. Zombies can now break and place blocks, hunt you by scent, and swarm you in numbers that will test your limits. Survival isn’t just about fighting; you’ll need to scavenge, craft, and adapt to brutal new mechanics, all while managing hunger, infection, and scarce resources.

Explore massive, ruined cities and hidden structures teeming with loot-and danger. Arm yourself with fully customizable weapons, gear up with specialized armor, and use advanced mods to build the ultimate base. But beware: in this world, the sun won’t save you, and the undead never rest.

With official textures, immersive shaders, and a world where only zombies roam, every day is a fight for your life. Can you survive 100 days in the apocalypse, or will you join the ranks of the fallen? The long night has just begun-are you ready to face it?

Rules (For Forge Labs Challenge):

1. Mediumcore Difficulty

· You must play in Mediumcore mode.

· Each time you die, you permanently lose one heart from your maximum health. Lost hearts cannot be recovered.

2. Preset Experience

· Play using all included settings, resource packs, and the provided shader.

· Do not alter any settings, resource packs, or shaders.

3. No Mod Tampering

· Do not add, remove, or modify any mods in the pack.

4. Player Selection

· You may play solo or with one additional player of your choice. No more than two players total, Including yourself.

5. Video Proof Required

· Your video submission must clearly show that you followed all challenge rules throughout your playthrough. Include visible evidence of required settings, resource packs, shaders, and mod list, as well as gameplay footage that demonstrates compliance with the challenge conditions.

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Survival Tip:

When night descends, do not bleed—

a single drop may summon shadows' creed.

Silent, still, hold your breath tight,

lest whispers turn to terror’s death.

In deep darkness, the unseen crawl,

claws scraping earth, heed their call.

Move not, tremble not, stay unspilled,

for fear’s scent is what they will distill.

Hope lies quietly, in shadows’ grace,

a fragile refuge in darkness’s embrace.

Stand firm, be still—let silence be your shield,

in the night’s cold grip, let courage be revealed.

The Forsaken Dawn II

Is in early access, go check it out! :)

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

Forge

Game Versions

1.20.1

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