Increase Minecraft render distance by simplifying distant terrain with the Distant Horizons mod.
Distant Horizons
Extend Minecraft’s visible distance by rendering simplified chunks with the Distant Horizons level-of-detail mod.
About Distant Horizons
Distant Horizons is a Minecraft mod that adds a level-of-detail (LOD) system to extend the game's visible render distance. It renders simplified chunks outside of Minecraft's default render distance, allowing players to view terrain much farther than the base game permits. The mod is designed to deliver this extended visibility without the performance degradation that typically comes with increasing standard render distance settings. It is hosted on GitLab and released under the GNU GPLv3 license.
Key features
- Adds level-of-detail (LOD) system to Minecraft
- Renders simplified chunks beyond default render distance
- Extends visible render distance without performance loss
Best for: Minecraft players seeking to extend their visible render distance without associated performance penalties.
Good for
- Extends Minecraft's visible render distance beyond the game's default limit
- Delivers increased render distance without harming game performance
- Released under the GNU GPLv3 license
Distant Horizons at a glance
- Category
- Gaming › Mods & Fan Projects
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Distant Horizons FAQ
What is Distant Horizons?
It is a Minecraft mod that adds a level-of-detail (LOD) system to the game.
How does Distant Horizons increase visible distance in Minecraft?
It renders simplified chunks outside of Minecraft's default render distance.
Will using Distant Horizons harm Minecraft's performance?
The mod is designed to increase render distance without harming performance.
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