[Mod] Vanilla Structure Update (1.21 - 1.21.6)

Taiga Village

The addition of structures in Minecraft since Beta 1.8.1 (with the first uninhabited villages at the time) has enriched the game's environment and removed the feeling of emptiness that can be felt when exploring the various biomes of the Overworld. Most structures received a significant aesthetic improvement with version 1.14, where villages received a major overhaul. However, some lack new features and haven't been updated since (strongholds in particular), which is a shame. The Vanilla Structure Update mod corrects this by bringing new features to all Minecraft structures.

Created by BrutusMaxi, Vanilla Structure Update is a mod that aesthetically improves most Minecraft structures, adding vibrancy and slightly changing the game's landscapes, without disrupting the vanilla version. Thus, village buildings have been almost completely redesigned, for an ideal visual effect. The author has attempted to use numerous materials corresponding to the different biomes for greater consistency. As in the vanilla version, each village has its own style, depending on the biome it's located in. The villages in the taiga and snowy meadows, for example, become truly unique. We particularly appreciate these new features.

But that's not all ; the author isn't content with just the villages. The pillager towers, the desert and jungle temples have also undergone a major overhaul, for the benefit of all, and have become more realistic. The strongholds, which have been completely forgotten since Beta 1.8.1, have finally been changed and improved to add new dangers and more mysteries. Exploration thus becomes much more interesting and particularly exciting.

For his mod, the author specifies two elements :

- This doesn't change the position of structures in the Overworld; it's simply a cosmetic "update." You'll always find them in the same place in your world.
- You can use this mod even if you've already created your own world. New structures will only generate in undiscovered chunks. It's nicer that way.

Note that the Vanilla Structure Update is available as a mod or datapack, depending on your preference. The mod is regularly updated, so keep an eye on the official link if you'd like to play with some new features.
I'll let you check out the images below for a better overview.

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Details

- Author : BrutusMaxi.
- Compatible versions : 1.21 → 1.21.6.
- APIs : Fabric – Forge – NeoForge.
- Original link : Modrinth.

Download

To play with Vanilla Structure Update, you must first install one of the following three APIs :

Fabric - Forge - NeoForge

Download the mod version that matches your game :

Vanilla Structure Update [1.21 – 1.21.6]

Installation Guide

- Windows : To play with Vanilla Structure Update, you must first download and install one of the three APIs (Fabric – Forge – NeoForge). Once your profile is created with the version of your choice, press the Windows key + R on your keyboard, type %appdata% in the search bar, and find your .minecraft folder. Once inside, locate the mods folder and drag Vanilla Structure Update into it. Launch the game and check that everything is working properly.