CreRaces Extras
CreRaces Extras is the companion add-on that turns the base CreRaces mod into a playground for custom content. If you have ever wanted to add your own scaling items, tweak race mechanics, or build a full modpack around the race system, this is the mod that shows you how it is done. After a period of dormancy, the project is being revived, and from b1.1 onward it doubles as a hands-on example of how individual players, modpack authors, and mod developers can extend CreRaces with their own ideas.
What CreRaces Extras Actually Does
At its core, CreRaces Extras is a demonstration mod. Rather than hiding its internals behind obfuscated code, it lays out a clear, readable template for adding new content to the race framework. The first feature on the roadmap is custom scaling items, which let you define gear that grows or shifts in power based on race, level, or another condition you choose. More content types are planned as the revival continues.
The value here is not just the items themselves. It is the pattern. Once you understand how CreRaces Extras registers a scaling item, you can copy that structure into your own add-on, rename the identifiers, and ship something entirely new. Think of it as a working reference project that happens to be playable.
Supported Minecraft Versions and Loaders
Version support for CreRaces Extras is deliberately selective. The mod targets two branches:
- 1.18.2 — marked LTS, or Long Term Support, meaning it receives the most attention and stability work.
- 1.19.2 — marked STS, or Short Term Support, covering the newer feature set while the ecosystem catches up.
Older releases such as 1.7.10, 1.12.2, 1.14.4, 1.15.2, 1.16.5, and 1.17.1 are currently listed as N/A, as is 1.19.4 and 1.20.1. The author has stated that this plan may shift over time, so it is worth checking back if you play on a version that is not yet covered. The mod is built for the Forge loader, which is the standard choice for race and RPG-style mods on these versions.
If you would rather skip manual file management, the foxygame.net launcher bundles CreRaces Extras directly into its add-on catalog, so you can install it alongside the base CreRaces mod with a single click and let the launcher handle version matching for you.
How to Install CreRaces Extras
Step 1: Prepare Your Environment
Install a compatible Forge version for Minecraft 1.18.2 or 1.19.2, then launch the game once so the mods folder is generated in your profile directory.
Step 2: Add the Base Mod First
CreRaces Extras depends on CreRaces. Place the base mod jar in your mods folder before adding the extras jar, otherwise the game will fail to load the add-on.
Step 3: Drop in the Add-On
Download CreRaces Extras for Minecraft from the official project page and move the jar into the same mods folder. Do not rename the file, since some loaders validate the mod ID during startup.
Step 4: Verify In-Game
Launch Minecraft and open the mods list. You should see both CreRaces and CreRaces Extras listed. If the extras entry is missing, check that your Forge version matches the mod's target and that no duplicate jars are present.
Who Should Use This Mod
CreRaces Extras suits three kinds of players. First, modpack authors who want a ready-made example of extending race content without reverse-engineering someone else's code. Second, mod developers looking for a clean registration pattern for scaling items. Third, curious players who simply want a few more toys to play with while the guide documentation is being written.
The project credits list mc_jojo3 as developer and lead texture artist, with additional textures contributed by others. A full written guide is still marked as coming soon, so early adopters are effectively learning from the source itself.
Final Thoughts
CreRaces Extras is less a finished content pack and more an open invitation. Its revival signals that the CreRaces ecosystem is being actively maintained, and its focus on teaching custom content creation makes it genuinely useful beyond the items it ships. If you play on 1.18.2 or 1.19.2 and enjoy race-based gameplay, download CreRaces Extras, study how it works, and then build something of your own on top of it.