Highlands
Minecraft Java mod. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
⬇ Download on CurseForge
Features:
44 new biomes
14 new trees
A variety of useful small plants
Singleplayer and Multiplayer
Highlands and Highlands Large Biomes World Types
biome-specific ore generation (some biomes have more ores!)
All trees can be grown with saplings and bonemeal
256 block high Mountains
More realistic biome placement
Villages in more biomes (now with config file)
Better oceans and islands
Tons of options to customize
Uses Forge
Forum thread for more info/pictures
http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/2729195-forge-highlands-22/
Note: Highlands 2.2.1 (and later) 1.7.2 versions also work in 1.7.10, as Mojang changed none of the code I use.
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
- Ships as Highlands-1.7.2-v-2.2.3.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 353 KB
- Download link checked 13 Oct 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.