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Hardcore True Darkness

Mod

by Hyrrx

Adds an unremovable True Darkness effect to Minecraft, enforced on both client and server sides for a fully immersive dark experience.

Type

Mod

CurseForge Downloads

67,842

CurseForge ID

1280023

Last Updated

Apr 12, 2026

Description

🌌 Hardcore True Darkness 🕯️

Dare to explore a world plunged into authentic night?

Hardcore True Darkness fundamentally changes how you experience Minecraft's unlit depths. This mod enforces a persistent, true darkness effect on both clients and servers, making every torch and every shelter a vital haven.

✨ What it Does:

  • Unforgiving Darkness: Nights are truly dark, caves are genuinely black.
  • No More Cheats: Overrides gamma, making "full bright" a thing of the past.
  • Deep Immersion: Feel the thrill of a world where shadows hide real dangers.

💡 Ideal For:

  •  Players seeking a hardcore survival challenge.
  • Server owners wanting to offer a unique, atmospheric test of skill.
  • Modpack creators looking to add a significant difficulty and immersion tweak.

⚠️ Crucial Note:

  • Must be installed on both the server and all connecting clients to work as intended.
  • Feel free to include in your modpacks!

⚙️ Compatibility:

  •  Available exclusively for Forge 1.20.1 at this time.
  • Updates for other Minecraft versions are not currently planned. However, should the mod gain significant traction and demand, future development may be considered!

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