The NeoForge modpacks scene has been seeing some interesting new and recently updated modpacks! We’ve rounded up five fresh slightly vanilla leaning packs that offer a bit of everything – perfect for your next session.

Better Experience (BTV)

BTV Experience is a lightweight Vanilla+ NeoForge 1.21 pack focused on immersion and exploration: refreshed worldgen (Moog’s Voyager, Explorify, Geophilic), atmospheric audio and reverb (AmbientSounds, Sound Physics Remastered), Macaw’s building suite, and QoL staples like JEI, JourneyMap, and Inventory HUD+. Multiplayer-ready with Simple Voice Chat and Chat Heads – a great NeoForge Modpack for casual survival or SMP. Check it out here.

Best Vanilla World 2

Best Vanilla World 2 is a Vanilla+ pack for Minecraft 1.21 (including 1.21.10) with a NeoForge build, adding quests, new biomes, tougher mobs, and deeper crafting while keeping the classic feel – great for exploration-heavy survival or SMP.

It also ships with a server pack and bundles QoL/performance staples like AmbientSounds, AppleSkin, Alternate Current, and Aquaculture 2 for a polished, multiplayer-friendly NeoForge Modpack experience. Link here.

New Simple Mods

New Simple Mods is a Vanilla+ NeoForge pack designed for “easy to understand” modded play—think simple, intuitive additions rather than tech trees. Expect QoL polish (Better Advancements, AmbientSounds, Falling Leaves), big biomes (Biomes O’ Plenty), tons of creatures (Alex’s Mobs), new structures (YUNG’s, Awesome Dungeons), and cozy building sets (Macaw’s, MrCrayfish).

Multiplayer is front-and-center with Simple Voice Chat and PlayerRevive, plus optional shaders via Oculus. Check it out here.

ChillCraft – CC1

ChillCraft – CC1 is an “enhanced vanilla” NeoForge pack for 1.21.x that keeps things cozy and easy: plug-and-play shaders, Distant Horizons, on-screen map, fresh biomes, Waystones, backpacks, tombstones, and controller/Steam Deck support—plus performance-minded visuals for smooth survival. It’s tagged Vanilla+, Adventure/RPG, and Exploration, and even ships server packs for painless SMP setup.

Intermediate Version

Intermediate Version is a Vanilla+ NeoForge pack that targets the “in-between” 1.21.x updates, bundling ~150 curated mods for fresh biomes, new creatures, hand-placed structures, a few light dimensions, and performance tweaks – keeping the game close to vanilla but livelier. It’s actively on 1.21.10 and ships ready-made server packs for easy SMP setup. Check it out on Modrinth.

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