Rotten Lands - Zombie Apocalypse Survival
Bedrock add-on listed for Minecraft 1.21–26.x (behavior + resource pack). File opened and checked on 19 Oct 2026; installs from the MC Bedrock Mods app on Android.
The world has fallen. Explore a zombie-infested wasteland filled with deadly biomes, custom weapons, overgrown structures and terrifying zombie variants…
⬇ Download on CurseForge
I’m a solo creator who spends months of hard work building free projects like this for you all.
https://www.youtube.com/@arborstudios
Please consider subscribing to help me grow on YouTube and keep these updates alive!
Join my Discord! https://discord.gg/nkR2XkxY9P
Support me and join the project on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ArborStudios
⚠ Required Settings
Before entering the Rotten Lands, make sure the following settings are enabled.
⚠ Existing World Warning
Rotten Lands is designed for new worlds.
Adding the addon to an existing world is not recommended. Any newly generated chunks may be transformed into Rotten Lands terrain, potentially causing visible transitions between old and new areas.
⚠ Recommended Audio Settings
Rotten Lands includes custom biome ambience and environmental audio designed to replace the default Minecraft soundtrack.
Rotten Lands includes:
- 5 Custom Biomes
- Zombie Variants
- Custom Weapons
- Survival Gear
- Defensive Blocks
- Structures & Loot
- Red Moon Events
- Original Ambient Sounds
- In-Game Metal Soundtracks
Explore five unique biomes transformed by the apocalypse, each with its own atmosphere, dangers and secrets waiting to be discovered.
Rotten Meadow
Once familiar and peaceful, the Rotten Meadow serves as the gateway into the Rotten Lands. Decayed vegetation and signs of collapse can be found everywhere, offering a glimpse of what happened to the world.
Infested Forest
Dense vegetation and limited visibility make the Infested Forest a dangerous place to explore. The infected can emerge from between the trees at any moment.
Wasteland
Dry terrain, thick fog and abandoned landscapes define the Wasteland. Zombie activity increases significantly at night, making every journey a risk.
Dead Ashlands
Covered in ash soil and scattered with towering stalagmites, the Dead Ashlands are among the most hostile environments in Rotten Lands.
Abandoned City
Massive ruined skyscrapers emerge from the fog, creating an overwhelming sense of scale. Every floor has been manually decorated and filled with loot, rewarding players willing to explore the city's dark interiors.
Not all infected are the same.
Some are fast. Some are powerful. Some are far more dangerous than they first appear.
Stalker
Silent. Motionless. Watching.
The Stalker remains completely still until it spots its prey. Once it begins sprinting, escape becomes increasingly difficult.
Health
30
Damage
5
Speed
Very High
Threat Level
High
Special Ability
Relentless Sprinting
Brute
Massive, slow and incredibly powerful.
The Brute can absorb large amounts of damage and punish players who get too close.
Health
50
Damage
Very High
Speed
Low
Threat Level
Very High
Special Ability
Extended Attack Reach
Zombie (Rotten Lands)
Faster, stronger and far more aggressive than their vanilla counterparts, these infected make even ordinary nights significantly more dangerous.
Health
20
Damage
6
Speed
Moderate
Threat Level
Moderate
Special Ability
Increased Aggression
Scavenge, craft and master a variety of weapons, each offering unique strengths and abilities that can mean the difference between survival and death.
Nail Bat
A brutal handcrafted weapon designed for close combat. The Nail Bat rewards aggressive players who can consistently land critical hits.
Weapon Type
Melee Weapon
Damage
6
Special Ability
Critical hits release a powerful shockwave that damages and knocks back nearby zombies.
How To Obtain
Crafted
Crafting Recipe
Rusty Axe
This worn but deadly axe delivers devastating damage, making it one of the most powerful melee weapons in Rotten Lands.
Weapon Type
Melee Weapon
Damage
8
Special Ability
Extremely high damage output.
How To Obtain
Looted from abandoned structures and bunkers.
Crafting Recipe
Not Craftable
Small Knife
Lightweight, reliable and easy to carry, the Small Knife becomes significantly more dangerous when paired with a second knife.
Weapon Type
Melee Weapon
Damage
5
Special Ability
Holding a second Small Knife in your offhand increases damage from 5 to 7.
How To Obtain
Crafted
Crafting Recipe
Slingshot
Simple in design but difficult to master, the Slingshot rewards players who can accurately predict projectile travel and keep their distance from the infected.
Weapon Type
Ranged Weapon
Damage
7
Special Ability
Fires Pebbles as ammunition and applies Slowness to any target it hits.
How To Obtain
Crafted
Crafting Recipe
Manage your resources carefully, patch your wounds and use every advantage available if you hope to survive the Rotten Lands.
Bandages
Quick and reliable, Bandages provide immediate healing when every second counts.
Item Type
Healing Item
Effect
Small Instant Heal
Duration
Instant
How To Obtain
Found in various Structures
Medikit
Rare and highly valuable, the Medikit restores a large amount of health and can completely change the outcome of a dangerous encounter.
Item Type
Healing Item
Effect
Large Heal
Duration
Instant
How To Obtain
Found in various Structures
Adrenaline Boost
When escape seems impossible, the Adrenaline Boost can provide the speed and resilience needed to survive.
Item Type
Consumable
Effect
Speed and Resistance
Duration
Temporary
How To Obtain
Found in Abandoned City
Side Effects
Applies Hunger after the effects expire.
Headphones
The Headphones play one of four original rock tracks composed exclusively for Rotten Lands, adding energy and atmosphere to every journey through the wasteland.
Item Type
Utility Item
Effect
Plays a random custom music track while equipped.
Duration
Until Unequipped
How To Obtain
Crafted
Crafting Recipe
The world may be gone, but traces of civilization remain.
Explore abandoned structures, search for valuable supplies and uncover what was left behind after the collapse.
Old Bunker
Built as a refuge during the collapse, these abandoned shelters now stand empty across the Rotten Lands. While time has taken its toll, valuable supplies can still be found inside by those willing to search.
Loot Quality
High
Known Locations
Wasteland
Danger Level
Moderate
Rarity
Uncommon
Abandoned City
Towering skyscrapers rise from the fog, hiding some of the most valuable loot in Rotten Lands. Every floor has been manually decorated and rewards careful exploration.
Loot Quality
Very High
Danger Level
Extreme
Rarity
Rare
Skyscraper
These isolated towers can occasionally be found rising above the wasteland, offering a temporary vantage point and the possibility of useful supplies.
Loot Quality
Medium
Known Locations
Meadow, Forest
Danger Level
Low
Rarity
Uncommon
Small Loot Spots
Not every survivor made it. Across the Rotten Lands, small abandoned camps, supply crates and remnants of civilization can be discovered while exploring.
Loot Quality
Low to Medium
Known Locations
Scattered across the land
Danger Level
Low
Rarity
Common
When the moon turns red, survival becomes a desperate fight.
The Red Moon is a rare world event that can occur at nighttime. As sirens echo across the wasteland and the fog turns blood red, massive hordes of infected begin hunting anything that moves.
Occurrence
Every 5–10 Nights
Danger Level
Extreme
Event Duration
Throughout The Night
Trigger
Natural World Event
Special Effects
Blood Red Fog
World Sirens
Red Atmospheric Particles
Mass Zombie Spawns
Preview Video
Preview Video
Build defensive positions, control enemy movement and turn your base into a stronghold capable of surviving the horrors of the Rotten Lands.
Bear Trap
Block Type
Defensive Trap
Damage
Continuous
Crafting Recipe
Special Ability
Snaps shut when an entity walks over it, dealing continuous damage while the target remains trapped.
Barbed Wire
Block Type
Defensive Barrier
Damage
Low
Crafting Recipe
Special Ability
Damages entities that move through it and helps funnel enemies into controlled areas.
From haunting ambient sounds to subtle visual details, Rotten Lands is designed to create a darker and more immersive survival experience.
Guidebook
Every player receives a Guidebook upon entering a Rotten Lands world.
Features
- Biome Information
- Settings Menu
- Credits Section
Days Survived Counter
Track how long you've managed to survive in the Rotten Lands.
A simple but effective system that adds tension to every decision without forcing players into Hardcore mode.
Blood Effects
Critical hits now produce blood particles instead of vanilla star effects.
Ambience
The Rotten Lands are filled with custom atmospheric effects designed to make every biome feel unique.
Includes
- Custom Biome Ambient Sounds
- Dynamic Fog
- Height Fog
- Distant Zombie Groans
- Creaking Metal
- Desolate Winds
- Red Moon Atmosphere
- Original Rock Soundtrack
Built By One Developer
Rotten Lands was created entirely by a solo developer under the name Arbor Studios (me).
Thank you to everyone who has supported the project by downloading, sharing videos, reporting bugs and helping shape the future of Rotten Lands.
Follow Development
Stay up to date with future updates, development videos, trailers and behind-the-scenes content.
https://www.youtube.com/@arborstudios
Official Trailer
Experience Rotten Lands through the official cinematic trailer.
https://youtu.be/ptsfcnPutxc?si=oYN-0LOnHQVJCCxd
Support The Project
If you enjoy Rotten Lands, consider supporting the project by:
- Subscribing on YouTube
- Sharing the addon
- Reporting bugs
- Leaving feedback
- Creating videos
Every bit of support helps future development.
Credits
Arbor Studios
- Edition: Minecraft Bedrock
- File type: .mcpack or .mcaddon
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.21.90, 1.21.100, 1.21.120
- How to install: Download the .mcpack or .mcaddon file. → Open it — Minecraft imports it. → In your world: Behavior Packs → Available → Activate, then the same under Resource Packs.
- 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 Bedrock addons & mods walks through it step by step.
- Pack type: .mcaddon — behaviour and resource pack in one file
- Manifest requires Minecraft 1.21.90 or newer
- Complete pack — everything it depends on is inside the file
- Download size: 24.0 MB
- Download link checked 5 Oct 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.
