# Beta Renewed: Relive the Golden Age of Minecraft <\/p>\n
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### *What it is*
\nBeta\u202fRenewed is a complete \u201cport\u201d of Minecraft Beta\u202f1.7.3 to the current 1.20.1 & 1.21.1 releases (Fabric & Forge & NeoForge). Every block, item, mob, tool, armor, texture, crafting recipe and world\u2011generation rule that existed in the original beta has been recreated \u2013 and stripped out the modern additions that would break the vibe. <\/p>\n
### *Key features* <\/p>\n
– **Exact crafting & combat** \u2013 all beta recipes, sword damage, attack cooldowns, sprinting and walking speed are reproduced with 99.8\u202f% accuracy.
\n– **True beta terrain** \u2013 surface generation, caves, villages and biomes behave exactly like they did in Beta\u202f1.7.3 (no 1.2x\u2011era structures).
\n– **Minimalist creative inventory** \u2013 only the blocks and items that were present in the beta are offered, keeping the UI clean and nostalgic.
\n– **Original textures & skin** \u2013 classic block\/item textures are used; the default Steve skin has been swapped for the beta version (still being polished).
\n– **Re\u2011made Nether** \u2013 the Nether has been rebuilt to match its beta layout, with the same ores, lava seas and limited structures.
\n– **Structures** \u2013 every generated structure has been removed except for the classic Dungeon, preserving the \u201cempty\u2011world\u201d feel of the early game.
\n– **Render Distance** – you can change the render distance in the options, or just by pressing **F** key as it was back then.<\/p>\n
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### What version to choose?<\/p>\n
There are four main versions: 1.20.1 Forge & Fabric, 1.21.1 NeoForge & Fabric.<\/p>\n
**1.20.1 is the oldest version currently available**, but it is still one of the **best**. It contains all game features and almost completely recreates the 1.7.3 beta. However, if you want the purest gaming experience, we recommend choosing the Fabric version. The Forge version is designed for those who want to play with mods only available on the Forge platform.<\/p>\n
**1.21.1 is the newest and most optimized version of this modpack.** Fabric is the **best** choice for the *ultimate* gaming experience. It contains **ALL** the features presented in this modpack. **The Fabric version most accurately recreates the spirit of Beta 1.7.3.** Like version 1.20.1, NeoForge for this version is designed for those who want to play with mods. This is done for compatibility.<\/p>\n
*Conclusion:* If you want the purest Minecraft beta experience, choose 1.21.1 Fabric. If you want to play with mods like **The Broken Script, Aether, Create, and others,** choose *NeoForge*. Or you can choose any version of *1.20.1*.<\/p>\n
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### How to enable \u201cOld\u2011School Fast Mode\u201d<\/p>\n
If you want the game to run *exactly* like the old beta, apply these three graphics settings:<\/p>\n
1. **Fast Mode** \u2013 set *Graphics* \u2192 **Fast**.
\n2. **Fast Clouds** \u2013 enable *Clouds* \u2192 **Fast**.
\n3. **Disable Smooth Lighting** \u2013 turn *Smooth Lighting* \u2192 **Off**.<\/p>\n
By pressing **F** while playing you can toggle the classic beta fog (that \u201chazy\u201d view). This keybinding works regardless of the loader you\u2019re using.<\/p>\n
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### Known Issues (as of v0.1.0)<\/p>\n
– The classic Steve skin is still being refined; the current texture is a placeholder.
\n– Some mobs drop items that is not belong to them.
\n– Crouching remains functional.
\n– Old\u2011style tree are not present.
\n– A handful of recipes are still broken or missing.<\/p>\n
You can try to fix some issues yourself, but that’s not recommended. Instead, message me on Discord and we can discuss a solution. Or, if I already created a Discord server, you can reach out to the community.<\/p>\n
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**Enjoy the trip back to Minecraft\u2019s beginnings!** <\/p>\n
*Beta\u202fRenewed* is a labor of love\u2014hundreds of hours went into recreating every detail. Thank you for giving this nostalgic slice of history a chance to live on in the modern era. Feel free to leave feedback, report bugs, or suggest improvements on the Modrinth page. Happy mining!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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