One of the oldest and most popular mods for Minecraft called "Aether" recently got updated to support the more modern versions of the game.
Refreshed and Updated
Minecraft developer Mojang Studios has given players control over certain aspects of the game by installing mods. Although there are mods that only provide some features, there are also those that give a completely new experience. An example of the latter is a mod called Aether.
Originally released in 2011, Aether is a Minecraft mod that lets players travel to a dimension found high in the sky. Not only are players able to explore floating islands, they are treated to a new gameplay experience that lets them fight new monsters, mine unique ores, and conquer perilous dungeons that reward some awesome loot upon completion.
These are the things that the Aether mod has to offer:
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A Hostile Paradise in the sky: the Aether dimension! Just make sure not to fall off of it, or you'll end up back in the Overworld.
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A range of new blocks and items accessible from the dimension itself.
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3 utility blocks: The Altar, Freezer, and Incubator.
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4 material tiers: Skyroot, Holystone, Zanite, and Gravitite, each with their own tools and weapons with unique abilities.
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The Book of Lore, complete with an entry for every block and item in the mod.
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An accessory system that lets you utilize the loot you discover.
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Mobs both reminiscent of the Overworld and unique to the Aether.
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Moas: a flying mob mount with different tiers of differing jump counts.
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3 new structures to conquer: the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Dungeons, each with their own equipment to loot and bosses to defeat.
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Eternal Day, only able to be ended once the final dungeon is conquered, then the day cycle can be controlled with a unique utility block: the Sun Altar.
Anyway, Redditor @ozzAR0th, who happens to be part of the team responsible for developing and maintaining Aether, said that the mod has been updated and remastered to support the latest versions of Minecraft. This includes versions 1.19.2, 1.19.4, and 1.20.1.
The remastered version is nearly identical to the original, albeit with some additional content like the Skyroot Boats and Hanging Signs.
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How to Install
As of now, there are two ways to install this mod. The easiest is to download and install it using the CurseForge App. The process is seamless and can be done in just a few clicks.
Alternatively, players can head to Modrinth and download the platform's own software to do the same thing.
Those who prefer using the minimalist Fabric Loader app will have to wait a bit longer, though. According to ozzAR0th, support for Fabric is currently in the works, with more news about it coming sometime in 2024.
Now, installing the mod is just one part of the equation. Players still need to log into the game and construct a portal with a "Glowstone Frame." After that, they must use the water bucket to douse the center part of the frame with liquid to activate it.
Have you used the Aether mod for Minecraft back when it first launched in 2011? If so, what can you say about the remastered version?
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