Beta Renewed: Relive the Golden Age of Minecraft
What it is
Beta Renewed is a complete “port” of Minecraft Beta 1.7.3 to the current 1.20.1 & 1.21.1 releases (Fabric & Forge & NeoForge). Every block, item, mob, tool, armor, texture, crafting recipe and world‑generation rule that existed in the original beta has been recreated – and stripped out the modern additions that would break the vibe.
Key features
- Exact crafting & combat – all beta recipes, sword damage, attack cooldowns, sprinting and walking speed are reproduced with 99.8 % accuracy.
- True beta terrain – surface generation, caves, villages and biomes behave exactly like they did in Beta 1.7.3 (no 1.2x‑era structures).
- Minimalist creative inventory – only the blocks and items that were present in the beta are offered, keeping the UI clean and nostalgic.
- Original textures & skin – classic block/item textures are used; the default Steve skin has been swapped for the beta version (still being polished).
- Re‑made Nether – the Nether has been rebuilt to match its beta layout, with the same ores, lava seas and limited structures.
- Structures – every generated structure has been removed except for the classic Dungeon, preserving the “empty‑world” feel of the early game.
- Render Distance - you can change the render distance in the options, or just by pressing F key as it was back then.
What version to choose?
There are four main versions: 1.20.1 Forge & Fabric, 1.21.1 NeoForge & Fabric.
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.
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.