
Jurassic Revived
A Minecraft mod that brings dinosaurs back to life using ancient DNA and modern technology | Experience the classic old models with improved performance, and build your own prehistoric park with a wide variety of creatures...
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About this Mod
IMPORTANT! 0.203.0 IS FUNDAMENTALLY NEW, FROM THE GROUND UP. MOST THINGS WILL "JUST WORK" AFTER UPDATING, BUT YOU MAY WANT TO PICK UP YOUR MACHINES AND OTHER BLOCKS AFTER EMPTYING THEIR INVENTORY TO AVOID POSSIBLE ISSUES. ENJOY, AND SORRY FOR THE TIME IT TOOK!

A free dinosaur mod for 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, inspired by the classic JurassiCraft experience – no paywalls, no nonsense.
📦 About the Mod:
Jurassic Revived is a fan-made dinosaur mod for Minecraft 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, inspired by the gameplay and features of the original JurassiCraft mod.
🧬 Core Features:
🦴 Fossil & DNA System Dig up fossils, extract DNA, and bring dinosaurs back to life using high-tech machines.
🧠 Dynamic Dinosaur AI Species-specific behaviors such as aggression, fleeing, roaming, and herding.
🏞️ Park-Building Tools Create enclosures, labs, research zones, and viewing areas.
🦕 Dinosaurs (with more to come in the future):
- Albertosaurus
- Allosaurus
- Alvarezsaurus
- Ankylosaurus
- Apatosaurus
- Arambourgiania
- Baryonyx
- Brachiosaurus
- Carcharodontosaurus
- Carnotaurus
- Cearadactylus
- Ceratosaurus
- Chasmosaurus
- Coelophysis
- Coelurus
- Compsognathus
- Concavenator
- Corythosaurus
- Distortus Rex
- Deinonychus
- Dilophosaurus
- Dimorphodon
- Diplodocus
- Dryosaurus
- Edmontosaurus
- Gallimimus
- Geosternbergia
- Giganotosuarus
- Guanlong
- Guidraco
- Hadrosaurus
- Herrerasaurus
- Hypsilophodon
- Indominus Rex
- Indoraptor
- Inostrancevia
- Lambeosaurus
- Ludodactylus
- Majungasaurus
- Mamenchisaurus
- Metriacanthosaurus
- Moganopterus
- Nyctosaurus
- Ornitholestes
- Ornithomimus
- Ouranosaurus
- Oviraptor
- Pachycephalosaurus
- Parasaurolophus
- Proceratosaurus
- Procompsognathus
- Protoceratops
- Pteranodon
- Pterodaustro
- Quetzalcoatlus
- Rajasaurus
- Rugops
- Segisaurus
- Shantungosaurus
- Spinosaurus
- Stegosaurus
- Styracosaurus
- Tapejara
- Theriznosarus
- Titanosaurus
- Triceratops
- Troodon
- Tropeognathus
- Tupuxuara
- Tyrannosaurus Rex
- Utahraptor
- Velociraptor
- Zhenyuanopterus
More species may be added over time.
💡 Why Jurassic Revived?
When JurassiCraft went private and its downloads disappeared, this mod was made to continue the legacy — for the community, by the community. Jurassic Revived offers the same immersive dinosaur gameplay — without restrictions.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This is a fan project and is not affiliated with the newer JurassiCraft team (everything that appears in this mod comes either from the assets that the former team members have provided us with or was directly created by us) or any associated franchises. The mod is non-commercial and only inspired by the legacy of JurassiCraft.
💾 Installation (if not using a launcher):
Requires Minecraft Forge for 1.20.1 or Neoforge for 1.21.1
Download the mod
- Download Geckolib for your chosen version
- As with any mod/modpack a mod like JEI or EMI is recommended, again, download for your chosen version
- Drop all downloaded mods into the mods folder
- Compatible with most Forge/Neoforge-based modpacks for 1.20.1 and most Neoforge-based modpacks for 1.21.1

🚧 Early Development Warning
⚠️ This mod is in a VERY early stage of development. Expect bugs, missing features, and frequent changes. Feedback is welcome, but please be patient!
Available Versions
How to Install Jurassic Revived on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Jurassic Revived". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1, 1.20.1
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Jurassic Revived server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Jurassic Revived compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?
Jurassic Revived officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.1. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Jurassic Revived – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Jurassic Revived consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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Details
- License
- Creative Commons Attribution No Derivatives 4.0 International
- Server-side
- Unsupported