The Minecraft ModJam 2026: Echoes of the Past is in full swing, and creators across Java Edition and Bedrock Edition are bringing history, myth, and ancient technology into Minecraft like never before. With a massive $50,000 prize pool on the line, the community has already delivered astounding projects. Before we dive into the grand finale, we are thrilled to celebrate our mid-contest reward winners! Check out the official Minecraft ModJam 2026 Landing Page to follow the competition timeline, and read on to explore ten exceptional project spotlights that passed our mid-contest milestone with flying colors.
Primal Frontier Neo by DeemoYes
As the spiritual successor to the beloved Primal Frontier, Primal Frontier Neo revives prehistoric Earth with rideable dinosaurs and unique domestication mechanics. This mod focuses on quality over quantity, featuring intricate dynamic body physics, custom foot placement, and terrifying nocturnal hunters like the Megaraptor - which can crawl into tight spaces and stalk players in the dark.
Sulfur - ModJam Edition by SkyHant
Sulfur - ModJam Edition brings historical black-powder warfare straight to Minecraft while maintaining a clean, vanilla-friendly aesthetic. Complete with gunpowder crafting, realistic bullet whistles, custom reload mechanics, and AI gunner mobs, this mod delivers a satisfying tactical twist on historic ranged combat.
Aetherion Echoes by HowardAddon
Bringing ancient magic to Minecraft Bedrock Edition, Aetherion Echoes introduces a suite of ancient artifacts that grant unique passive abilities simply by carrying them in your inventory. From infinite double-jumping with the Spirit Feather to summoning lightning with the Celestial Shard, this achievement-friendly add-on channels forgotten powers to transform survival gameplay.
Historic Ships by awesome_hippo
Set sail through time with Historic Ships, a mod that introduces iconic naval vessels from distinct eras. Players can craft and assemble ships at the dedicated Shipwright Workbench, taking command of a fast Viking Drakkar, a Mediterranean Hellenistic Quinquereme, or a massive mid-19th century steam-powered French warship equipped with heavy cannons.
Back to Greece by h4rttt
Step directly into the Trojan War with Back to Greece, an ambitious RPG mod where every action builds your legacy. Choose a permanent allegiance between Troy and Mycenae, earn Glory levels to recruit dynamic warbands, build favor (or rivalries) with Greek gods, and witness a living world filled with active sieges, historic events, and ancient legends.
Medieval Overhaul by Endros
Medieval Overhaul completely transforms the atmosphere of Minecraft Bedrock Edition. Featuring custom PBR textures, realistic depth, reworked audio, and thematic user interfaces, this pack comes in two variants: Dusty for a weathered, authentic ancient look, and Clean for a vibrant, high-definition aesthetic.
Æon Structures by HungKaioZz
Uncover lost civilizations with Æon Structures, a Bedrock add-on that populates your world with rare monuments, fossilized giant skeletons, Egyptian pyramids, feudal Japanese hideouts, steampunk ruins, and even nostalgic structural "myths" from early alpha versions of Minecraft itself.
Games of Antiquity by quillphen
Games of Antiquity brings archaeological history to life by making ancient board games fully playable inside Minecraft. Sit down with a friend or challenge an AI opponent to The Royal Game of Ur on a rendered 3D board, using server-authoritative tetrahedral dice rolls based on historical reconstructions from c. 2600–2400 BCE.
Archaion by RatRod & aquextheseal
Delving into the lore of Minecraft's mysterious past, Archaion expands upon the last stand of the Ancients. Fight through the sprawling Ancient Keep structure using trial spawner mechanics, defeat new enemy variants, and face off against The Last of Deepslate to unlock ultimate combat rewards for your Mace.
Legacy of Iberia by MrFazCraft / FazBrick Studios
Transporting players to 17th-century Spain, Legacy of Iberia adds historically rich castles, cathedrals, and merchant towns. Trade using Spanish reales, battle diseases with plague doctors, wield rapiers, muskets, and cannons, or decorate your base with classical Iberian art, banners, and statues.
Congratulations to all of our mid-contest reward winners for their incredible craftsmanship and creativity! This is only a preview of what ModJam 2026: Echoes of the Past has to offer. We invite you to explore, download, and test these projects directly on the CurseForge Platform.
If you are a modder, developer, or creator with an idea of your own, the contest is still open for submissions! Head over to the official ModJam 2026 Page to check the rules, submit your project today, and claim your share of the $50,000 prize pool!