What Is Minecraft Comes Alive?
Minecraft Comes Alive (MCA) is a popular mod that overhauls the game’s villagers by replacing them with interactive human NPCs. Instead of generic trades, villagers now have names, personalities, and dialogue. You can build relationships, give gifts, hire them, and even start a family - marrying a villager and having children who grow up and help with chores. The mod adds roleplay and life-sim elements, transforming vanilla Minecraft into something more social and dynamic.
What Is the Newest Version of Minecraft Comes Alive?
The most recent version of the mod is Minecraft Comes Alive: Reborn, which supports Minecraft versions 1.16.5 - 1.20+. It’s actively maintained and improves on the original with new features like customizable dialogue, more dynamic relationship progression, and compatibility with Forge, Fabric, and Quilt mod loaders. The legacy version (MCA) only supports up to Minecraft 1.12.2 and is no longer updated.
How Do I Get the Minecraft Comes Alive Mod?
To install Minecraft Comes Alive, the easiest method is through the CurseForge app. If you have already installed CurseForge, just click the “Install” button on the mod’s CurseForge page. The app will open automatically and begin installing the mod. After that, you'll be prompted to either create a new profile or select an existing one. CurseForge will suggest the correct Minecraft version and mod loader for you, so all you need to do is click through. It also handles any required dependencies, like the Architectury API for MCA Reborn, making the process fast and effortless.
For older Minecraft versions, you can install the legacy Minecraft Comes Alive (1.12.2) using the same steps as above.
Is MCA on Fabric?
Yes, Minecraft Comes Alive: Reborn supports Fabric, as well as Forge and Quilt, making it much more flexible than the original MCA mod. The legacy version only supports Forge and is limited to Minecraft 1.12.2, while Reborn is actively updated for newer versions and broader mod loader compatibility.
Can You Marry Another Player in Minecraft Comes Alive?
Yes, MCA allows you to marry another player in multiplayer. In MCA Reborn, you can propose using /mca propose. Once accepted, the marriage is registered in the game. This unlocks additional dialogue and functionality, such as having children. In singleplayer, you can marry NPC villagers instead and start a family with them, raising children who grow up and can help around your base.
