Download June's GeOverhaul For Minecraft 1.20, 1.21

Introducing an innovative re-conceptualization of the subterranean realms in Minecraft, taking inspiration from the Earth’s extensive 4.6 billion years of geological transformation. June’s GeOverhaul is presently in its alpha phase, offering players a chance to download a creative block and building showcase.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW…

GeOverhaul stands as one of the most authentic geological mods created for Minecraft to date. At this point, the mod includes over a thousand rocks and minerals, an extensive variety of ores, and numerous building blocks, with plans to ultimately integrate every mineral known to exist.

Geological Features of the Mod

World Generation

The world generation is categorized into vast regions termed provinces, which consist of ancient crust sections that share similar rock compositions and species. These provinces are marked by tectonic boundaries that can result in volcanic activity or mountain ranges. Mountain formations now occur specifically in locations known as Orogenies, where the collision of continental plates leads to uplift and structural changes.

Ocean Formation

Oceans are arranged into provinces as well, which include features like mid-ocean ridges and continental shelves. The connection between oceans and continents can occur subtly, through the steep inclines of a continental shelf, or dramatically, through the formation of deep trenches beneath continents, resulting in volcanic island arcs. Geothermal processes are prevalent in oceanic biomes, leading to areas with hydrothermal vents or entire islands formed from hot spots.

Ore Distribution

Minerals are now exclusively generated within the types of rocks that can support them. Coal is prevalent in substantial layers within mountains and swamps and has been classified into three distinct categories based on their smelting efficiency: Lignite, Bitumen (standard Coal), and Anthracite. Iron, now abundantly found, ranks as one of the crust’s most abundant elements. Gold, previously more plentiful, has become uncommon, typically located in sandy banks adjacent to rivers, reminiscent of the gold rush era in 1849 in San Francisco, or within large quartz veins found in mountainous regions. Copper appears in significant quantities along tectonic boundaries as porphyry granite, which is common where the plates intersect, and can also be located in various rock types, such as limestone. Diamonds are discovered exclusively in Kimberlite, a rare type of igneous rock that ascends from the mantle to the crust, presenting in limited but rich quantities. Lapis Lazuli is reclassified as a rock type, consistent with its metamorphic nature rather than being designated as an ore. There are no changes regarding Redstone.

Interactive Features: The Field Notebook

A standout feature of the mod is the Field Notebook, serving as an in-game encyclopedia. Players can showcase their unique rocks or mineral collections in the #pics section of the Discord channel. If these submissions meet the set criteria, their contributions may be incorporated into the mod as new rock or mineral types.