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.

With the official version locked behind a Patreon paywall and older builds removed from public access, Jurassic Revived keeps the classic fossil-to-dino pipeline alive — completely free, community-accessible, and regularly updated for modern Minecraft.

🧬 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):

• Tyrannosaurus rex
• Velociraptor (Jurassic-style)
• Compsognathus
• Triceratops
• Brachiosaurus
• Parasaurolophus
• Dilophosaurus
• Gallimimus
• Pteranodon (based on Jurassic Park III)
• Spinosaurus (based on Jurassic Park III)
• Ceratosaurus (based on Jurassic Park III)
• Indominus Rex

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
• If you’d like an in-game guide book, download Patchouli  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!

Trailers:

The Creative History of Jurassic Craft

🦖 Behind the Scenes – What Really Happened

• Jurassic Craft began as a collaborative passion project, but the creators involved all had very different creative styles and priorities.

• In the beginning, the energy was spontaneous and shared—everyone contributed freely without central leadership or strict vision.

• As the series gained popularity, creative tensions emerged:

• Some wanted to keep it fun and chaotic, others pushed for structure and realism. There were unspoken disagreements over who was “driving” the project creatively. Conflicts weren’t public, but decisions were increasingly made individually, not as a group. Over time, the collaboration faded. The project split into smaller, personal offshoots, often with little connection to the original dynamic.

• Reunions became unlikely—not because of open conflict, but due to creative drift and personal distance.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

The behind-the-scenes information presented here is based on community observations, public behavior, and creative patterns. Some details may not fully reflect the actual relationships or intentions of the creators, as no official statements have been made. Interpret with caution…