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The PioneersMinecraft modpack for 1.20.1

Brave the new worlds. Whether you be a magician, machinist, explorer, or architect, there is something new to discover!

newest supported release 1.20.1MagicAdventure And RpgExplorationExtra Large
Latest version
The Pioneers-8.2
Minecraft
1.8.9 to 1.20.1
Java
Java 17+
Loader
Forge
Licence
not stated
Downloads
218.7k
Updated
7 mo ago
Available on
CurseForge
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  • 1.20.1
  • Forge
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  • Dependencies handled
  • Tuned startup flags
  • NVMe SSD
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Minecraft versions

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

Other modpacks
MinecraftThroughJavaEvidenceReleased
1.20.1Forge17+declared12 Jun 2023
1.8.9Forge8+declared3 Dec 2015

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Browse 29 indexed releases

Most recently published release

The Pioneers-8.2release8 Apr 2026

The Pioneers-8.2.zip · 101.6 MB · for 1.20.1 · Forge

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Older versions24
  • The Pioneers-8.1.128 Jan 20261.20.197.4 MB18.9k downloads600e1820c4d7…Get
  • The Pioneers-8.016 Jan 20261.20.197.3 MB64 downloads254adc381891…Get
  • The Pioneers-7.015 Mar 20251.20.159.0 MB2.8k downloads4e0772875667…Get
  • The Pioneers-6.120 Sept 20241.20.1233.8 MB3.2k downloads9ab7a1fbb664…Get
  • The Pioneers-6.05 Aug 20241.20.1100.2 MB1.1k downloads3fa5bad55af6…Get
  • The Pioneers-5.8.111 Apr 20241.20.1100.2 MB1.1k downloads7788f08ddea3…Get
  • The Pioneers-5.810 Apr 20241.20.1100.2 MB47 downloadsc635ff91c858…Get
  • The Pioneers-5.716 Feb 20241.20.1100.2 MB710 downloadsbcb96e97e6a8…Get
  • The Pioneers-5.6.25 Feb 20241.20.195.6 MB226 downloads2322348a2d2c…Get
  • The Pioneers-5.6.127 Jan 20241.20.195.6 MB246 downloads11527c93a77c…Get
  • The Pioneers-5.623 Jan 20241.20.195.6 MB193 downloads4b5f541d26ec…Get
  • The Pioneers-5.56 Jan 20241.20.191.1 MB966 downloadse8cca022e211…Get
  • The Pioneers-5.4.33 Jan 20241.20.190.9 MB444 downloadsb84f086f1cce…Get
  • The Pioneers-5.4.22 Jan 20241.20.190.9 MB68 downloadse9890a788098…Get
  • The Pioneers-5.4.11 Jan 20241.20.190.9 MB86 downloads1d14b1184d1a…Get
  • The Pioneers-5.4.01 Jan 20241.20.193.0 MB45 downloadsd89abd87644e…Get
  • The Pioneers-5.3.07 Nov 20231.20.186.4 MB617 downloadsb2207ff3edcd…Get
  • The Pioneers-5.2.06 Nov 20231.20.186.4 MB88 downloads4dc86e7fd077…Get
  • The Pioneers-5.1.04 Nov 20231.20.174.1 MB95 downloads8ec67ec7a761…Get
  • The Pioneers 1.11.015 Sept 20161.8.915.6 MB54.9k downloadsc2abcef344d4…Get
  • The Pioneers 1.10.030 Aug 20161.8.915.6 MB4.0k downloadsebd8f85a5ca6…Get
  • The Pioneers 1.9.08 Jul 20161.8.915.2 MB16.8k downloadscd2b96145d99…Get
  • The Pioneers 1.8.06 May 20161.8.915.6 MB31.3k downloadsb30446b57e3b…Get
  • The Pioneers 1.7.024 Apr 20161.8.913.0 MB6.4k downloadsdde40d3f4532…Get

Frequently asked

Does The Pioneers work on Minecraft 1.20.1?

Yes. 1.20.1 is the newest Minecraft version The Pioneers 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 Minecraft versions does The Pioneers support?

Everything the author has declared, from 1.8.9 up to 1.20.1. The full list is in the table above, with the Java runtime each version needs next to it.

Which platform or loader does The Pioneers 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 Pioneers?

Among the supported Minecraft releases above, the highest recorded requirement is Java 17 or newer. Use the requirement for the exact Minecraft version you run; previews and snapshots may differ.

How do I install The Pioneers?

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 Pioneers 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 8 Apr 2026. We do not host files or republish descriptions. Available download links point to the author’s own release.

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