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Regions Unexplored adds 81 unique biomes across the Overworld, caves, and Nether dimensions, each with distinct terrain, vegetation, and atmosphere.

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Biome statistics

Overworld biomes

71 biomes across forests, plains, wetlands, deserts, mountains, and more

Cave biomes

5 biomes featuring unique underground ecosystems

Nether biomes

5 biomes expanding the hostile Nether dimension

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Biome categories

Dense woodlands featuring unique tree species including maple, magnolia, willow, and silver birch. Ranges from temperate groves to autumnal forests with distinctive foliage colors.10 biomes total including Autumnal Maple Forest, Bamboo Forest, Deciduous Forest, Magnolia Woodland, Maple Forest, Mauve Hills, Orchard, Silver Birch Forest, Temperate Grove, and Willow Forest.
Cold coniferous forests dominated by pine, redwood, and blackwood trees. Features both standard and sparse variants with unique tree arrangements.6 biomes total including Blackwood Taiga, Boreal Taiga, Golden Boreal Taiga, Pine Taiga, Redwoods, and Sparse Redwoods.
Open grasslands and fields with varied vegetation from flowers to crops. Includes meadows, prairies, and specialized field biomes.9 biomes total including Barley Fields, Clover Plains, Flower Fields, Grassland, Poppy Fields, Prairie, Pumpkin Fields, Rocky Meadow, and Shrubland.
Swampy areas and rainforests with high moisture levels. Features bayous, fens, marshes, and tropical rainforests with dense vegetation.8 biomes total including Bayou, Eucalyptus Forest, Fen, Fungal Fen, Marsh, Old Growth Bayou, Rainforest, and Sparse Rainforest.
Dry regions including deserts, savannas, and bushlands. Features unique desert vegetation like joshua trees, saguaro cacti, and baobabs.6 biomes total including Baobab Savanna, Dry Bushland, Joshua Desert, Outback, Saguaro Desert, and Steppe.
High-altitude terrain with dramatic cliffs and peaks. Ranges from pine-covered slopes to arid mountains and towering formations.5 biomes total including Arid Mountains, Highland Fields, Mountains, Pine Slopes, and Towering Cliffs.
Shoreline areas where land meets water. Features unique cliff formations and beach variants with different materials.3 biomes total including Chalk Cliffs, Grassy Beach, and Gravel Beach.
Water-based biomes including rivers, underwater groves, and tropical waters. Features diverse aquatic vegetation and unique underwater terrain.8 biomes total including Alpha Grove, Ashen Woodland, Cold River, Hyacinth Deeps, Muddy River, Rocky Reef, Tropical River, and Tropics.
Cold snowy regions with ice formations. Includes frozen taigas, tundra, and dramatic ice spires reaching toward the sky.6 biomes total including Cold Boreal Taiga, Cold Deciduous Forest, Frozen Pine Taiga, Frozen Tundra, Icy Heights, and Spires.
Underground ecosystems with unique flora and geology. Features glowing plants, massive mushrooms, crystal formations, and volcanic activity.5 biomes total including Ancient Delta, Bioshroom Caves, Prismachasm, Redstone Caves, and Scorching Caves.
Hostile environments in the Nether dimension. Ranges from dark basalt basins to glowing meadows and toxic fungal undergrowth.5 biomes total including Blackstone Basin, Glistering Meadow, Infernal Holt, Mycotoxic Undergrowth, and Redstone Abyss.

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Villager types

Biomes in Regions Unexplored support vanilla villager types based on their climate and terrain:
Most temperate forest, plains, and coastal biomes feature Plains-type villagers, making them ideal for establishing settlements.

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Exploration tips

Discover rare biomes

Some biomes like Prismachasm and Glistering Meadow are rarer than others. Use the /locatebiome command to find specific biomes.

Gather unique resources

Each biome features exclusive plants, trees, and materials not found elsewhere. Explore diverse biomes to collect them all.

Build themed bases

Take advantage of unique terrain and vegetation to create biome-specific builds that blend naturally with the environment.

Experience variety

With 81 biomes, every exploration session offers new discoveries. Venture beyond familiar territories to experience the full diversity.
Biome distribution is controlled by Minecraft’s worldgen system. Some biomes are more common than others based on temperature, humidity, and terrain parameters.

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