Welcome to the CurseForge Newsletter for March 2026!
March tends to feel like a turning point. Updates start landing more frequently, projects pick up pace, and you can feel the momentum building again across games and communities. It’s the time of year when things stop warming up and start moving.
Our main topics of the month:
- Hytale New Worlds Contest
- 11 Hidden Features in the App
- March Game Updates
- CurseForge Academy Workshops
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Hytale New Worlds Contest
This month we’ve launched the Hytale New Worlds Modding Contest in collaboration with Hypixel, featuring a $100,000 prize pool and 65 total winners across three categories:
- Worldgen V2 - Build fully custom regions and biomes
- NPCs - Design characters, enemies, and bosses with unique behavior
- Experiences - Create entirely new ways to play
On top of that:
- Mid-contest prizes are already underway, with 30 creators winning $300 throughout the event
- Community Favorites will award $2,000 each based on player votes
The first wave of winners has already been announced, and the next drop is right around the corner. Now is the time to take part and join in!
Check out the full details, rewards, and how to participate:
11 Hidden Features in the App
Most players know how to install a mod. Fewer know what the app can really do!
We put together a quick video showcasing 11 hidden features that can seriously upgrade your experience. This highlight includes Quick Play, profile cloning, smarter performance settings, and easier ways to share your setups with friends.
There’s a good chance you’ll find something you didn’t know existed!
Click below and see what you’ve been missing:
March Game Updates
It’s been a busy month across multiple games, with major updates and community breakdowns worth catching up on:
World of Warcraft: Midnight
A major pre-expansion update setting the stage for what’s coming next, including new zones, a new allied race, and fresh systems.
Read the full breakdown by our community
Minecraft: Tiny Takeover
A lighter, more playful update focused on baby mobs, new mechanics, and more personality in your world.
Check out the article detailing all about Tiny Takeover
inZOI 1st Anniversary Update
A major milestone update with new features, improvements, and a look at how the game has evolved since launch.
Read our recap of 1 year in inZOI
Big thanks to the community members who helped put these together!
CurseForge Academy Workshops
March was a strong month for learning and sharing knowledge, with several new workshops added to CurseForge Academy.
Here’s what you can catch up on:
- The Sims 4: Intro to Gameplay Modding (Kiara4Sims)
- Minecraft: Creating a Modpack (CraisinLord)
- Minecraft: Designing Your Modpack (Vazkii)
- Minecraft: Intro to Blockbench (MisterGriimm)
If you are just starting or refining your skills, these sessions cover both fundamentals and deeper workflows from experienced creators.
Watch all workshops & tutorials, and follow for upcoming content:
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