Minecraft Mod

Oculus by Asek3

Unofficial Fork of "Iris", made to work with FML

Downloads: 31468831 · Followers: 1322 · updated 2 years ago · Latest: Mw8aFpWF

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About Oculus

Oculus is a Minecraft mod published on Modrinth by Asek3. Unofficial Fork of "Iris", made to work with FML

On the technical side, Oculus ships for Forge, NeoForge. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.

Oculus maintains compatibility with 8 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.16.5 up to Minecraft 1.20.1. Always download the file that matches your Minecraft version, and re-check the version dropdown after any Mojang release to avoid crash-on-launch bugs.

Content-wise, Oculus is categorized as Decoration, and Optimization. That means it fits neatly into a wider Minecraft mod category so you can pair it with other mods from the same tag on this site.

Popularity: Oculus has been downloaded 31.5M times on Modrinth and was updated 2 years ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that Asek3 is actively maintaining Oculus.

Compatibility & requirements

Environment: Client only — Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.

Loaders / platforms: Forge, NeoForge

Supported Minecraft versions (8): 1.20.1, 1.20, 1.19.4, 1.19.2, 1.19.1, 1.19, 1.18.2, 1.16.5

Categories: Decoration, Optimization

How to install Oculus

  1. Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 1.20.1.
  2. Install the right loader. Oculus needs Forge for your Minecraft version.
  3. Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Oculus appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.

Frequently asked questions about Oculus

Which Minecraft versions does Oculus support?

Oculus lists support for 8 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 1.20.1, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.16.5. Always match the version of the file you download to the Minecraft version your world or server is running.

What mod loader or server platform do I need to run Oculus?

Oculus publishes files for Forge, NeoForge. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Oculus into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.

Does Oculus need to be installed on my Minecraft server?

Oculus is a client-side mod. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add Oculus.

Who created Oculus?

Oculus is published on Modrinth by Asek3. The project was first published 1501 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and Asek3's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.

Is Oculus still being updated?

Yes — Oculus was updated 2 years ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from Asek3 generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.

Is Oculus safe to download from Modrinth?

Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that Asek3 uploads for Oculus. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Oculus directly from its Modrinth page is the recommended way to avoid malware-laced mirrors. Never install mod files from unknown third-party sites.

How popular is Oculus?

Oculus has been downloaded 31,468,831 times (31.5M) on Modrinth and has 1,322 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft mod.

What license does Oculus use?

Oculus is distributed under the GPL-3.0 — copyleft open source license. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Oculus into a modpack.

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Source, safety, and licensing

Oculus is indexed by MinecraftBible directly from the official Modrinth REST API. All files are hosted on Modrinth, which virus-scans and moderates every upload from Asek3 before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install mod files from unknown mirrors.

License: GPL-3.0 — copyleft open source license (LGPL-3.0-only).

Freshness signal: Oculus was updated 2 years ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.

Author profile: Visit Asek3's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.

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