Tectonic-Horizon

Tectonic-Horizon — mod

Unofficial native port of Tectonic: mountain ranges, underground rivers and configurable terrain.

Native mod Author: eltanschauung, Apollo (original Tectonic) ⬇ 4,127 No ratings yet v0.3.4 MC 26.3 CC0-1.0

We haven't written a full write-up for this project yet. Below is a short card from the registry data; the one-line summary is the author's.

Unofficial native port of Tectonic: mountain ranges, underground rivers and configurable terrain.

— Author's summary, eltanschauung, Apollo (original Tectonic)
TypeNative mod
CategoriesWorld generation
Tagsterrain, mountains, rivers, world-generation, port
CompatibilityMinecraft 26.3 · Horizon
LicenseCC0-1.0
Published4 November 2026
Updated4 November 2026

Updated:

Versions

VersionDateMinecraftChanges
0.3.44 November 202626.3Revision of PR 160: removes unsupported runtime toggle.json, falls back to defaults with a diagnostic for invalid/unreadable/oversized configuration, and…

All versions and changelog →

How to install

  1. Find the mod in the launcher

    Open the Horizon launcher, pick an instance on the left and go to its Mods page. In the Horizon tab, find "Tectonic-Horizon" and press Install.

  2. Build the mods

    In the Native build of … row press Build and confirm you trust these mods. The first build downloads Rust and takes 20–30 minutes and a few GB of disk; later builds take a couple of minutes.

  3. Play

    Play that instance — your other instances never run the mod. Turn it on and configure it in game under Options → Mods.

Full guide: installing mods in Horizon →

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FAQ

How do I install Tectonic-Horizon?

From the Horizon launcher: Mods page → find "Tectonic-Horizon" → Install. The launcher checks the SHA-256 for you. A native mod is then compiled with the Build button — the first build takes 20–30 minutes. The full steps are in "How to install" above.

Which Minecraft version does Tectonic-Horizon support?

The latest version, 0.3.4, targets Minecraft 26.3 on Horizon.

Can I download Tectonic-Horizon from this site?

Yes. Its CC0-1.0 license allows redistribution, so we host the file, and its SHA-256 matches the official registry.

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