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The Nuclear WastelandMinecraft modpack for 1.12.2

The Nuclear Wasteland throws you into the aftermath of a world-ending detonation. Survival here isn't guaranteed.

newest supported release 1.12.2MagicMultiplayerQuestsExploration
Latest version
Beta 0.2.6-a
Minecraft
1.12.2
Java
Java 8+
Loader
Forge
Licence
not stated
Downloads
115.3k
Updated
17 mo ago
Available on
CurseForge
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  • 1.12.2
  • Forge
  • One click modpack install
  • Dependencies handled
  • Tuned startup flags
  • NVMe SSD
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Screenshots

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Minecraft versions

Every version The Nuclear Wasteland declares support for, newest first, with the Java runtime that version needs.

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MinecraftThroughJavaEvidenceReleased
1.12.2Forge8+declared18 Sept 2017

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For Minecraft 1.12.2

Choose the loader you use before downloading.

  • Forge

    Beta 0.2.6-a · 19 Mar 2024 · The Nuclear Wasteland-0.2.6.zip

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  • Loader not listed

    Alpha 0.2.2 · 7 Mar 2021 · The Nuclear Wasteland-0.2.2.zip

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Most recently published release

Beta 0.2.6-arelease19 Mar 2024

The Nuclear Wasteland-0.2.6.zip · 42.2 MB · for 1.12.2 · Forge

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Older versions19
  • Beta 0.2.527 Feb 20221.12.249.7 MB50.4k downloadsb6e07e71ba23…Get
  • Alpha 0.2.44 Jan 20221.12.270.4 MB5.6k downloads817f47ef5e73…Get
  • The Exploration Update (A-0.2.3)7 Jul 20211.12.266.0 MB10.9k downloads8a2040c60f8e…Get
  • Alpha 0.2.27 Mar 20211.12.241.0 MB5.2k downloadsb7fdd06c71aa…Get
  • Alpha 0.2.127 Feb 20211.12.240.9 MB348 downloads2026a50f7acb…Get
  • Alpha 0.24 Dec 20201.12.240.6 MB1.4k downloads4fb7ae2cc27f…Get
  • Alpha 0.1.93 Dec 20201.12.240.4 MB154 downloadsb1e74419bfb6…Get
  • Alpha 0.1.823 Nov 20201.12.245.2 MB212 downloadsb114c14d6340…Get
  • Alpha 0.1.713 Sept 20201.12.243.1 MB627 downloads4107560f7f0b…Get
  • Alpha 0.1.69 Sept 20201.12.243.2 MB124 downloadsf7e7cbe9bd4e…Get
  • Alpha 0.1.58 Sept 20201.12.243.1 MB77 downloadsc014c6679d63…Get
  • Alpha 0.1.47 Sept 20201.12.241.6 MB84 downloads299b7ca9d57d…Get
  • Alpha 0.1.36 Sept 20201.12.241.5 MB63 downloadsaa04da8a1ce1…Get
  • Alpha 0.1.2.15 Sept 20201.12.233.5 MB67 downloads1babc99b828c…Get
  • Alpha 0.1.14 Sept 20201.12.233.3 MB73 downloads489d6080e171…Get
  • Alpha 0.13 Sept 20201.12.233.2 MB81 downloads64ece6a4d8f3…Get
  • Alpha 0.061 Sept 20201.12.232.7 MB53 downloadsad86a72bb6b4…Get
  • Alpha 0.05-SLEEPING-FIX1 Sept 20201.12.232.6 MB46 downloads1bdeba09b309…Get
  • Alpha 0.051 Sept 20201.12.232.6 MB112 downloadscf3a32d3e953…Get

Frequently asked

Does The Nuclear Wasteland work on Minecraft 1.12.2?

Yes. 1.12.2 is the newest Minecraft version The Nuclear Wasteland declares support for, and the claim comes from the author's own release metadata rather than from a compatibility list somebody maintains by hand.

Which platform or loader does The Nuclear Wasteland support?

Forge. A build for one platform or loader will not necessarily load on another, so this is the first thing to check before the Minecraft version.

Which Java version do I need for The Nuclear Wasteland?

Among the supported Minecraft releases above, the highest recorded requirement is Java 8 or newer. Use the requirement for the exact Minecraft version you run; previews and snapshots may differ.

How do I install The Nuclear Wasteland?

Use a launcher that imports packs, such as Prism Launcher, the Modrinth App or the CurseForge app, and open the pack file with it. The launcher installs the right loader and mods for you; installing a pack's mods by hand is the error-prone way.

Where do I download The Nuclear Wasteland safely?

Start with the author's page on CurseForge, which is where the data here is synced from. MCReference does not host or repackage files. When available, recorded download links go to the source for that release; verify the publisher, filename and any available checksum before running it.

Works on the same versions

Ordered by how much of the recent Minecraft version coverage overlaps, not by popularity.

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Details from CurseForge, where the author last updated it on 11 Jun 2025. We do not host files or republish descriptions. Available download links point to the author’s own release.

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