MidnightControlsExtra
Controller and keyboard players who rely on MidnightControls know the feeling: the base mod is polished, responsive, and built for comfort, but a few movement tricks remain locked away. That is exactly where MidnightControlsExtra comes in. This small companion add-on acts as a permission flag, telling MidnightControls that you are running a legitimate setup so it can safely enable extra movement features that would otherwise be disabled to prevent cheating. If you have ever wondered why certain options stay greyed out, this is the answer.
What MidnightControlsExtra Actually Does
On its own, MidnightControlsExtra does almost nothing visible. It is a dummy mod, and that is by design. Its only job is to signal to MidnightControls that the player has opted in to advanced features. The developers behind MidnightControls deliberately gated these abilities because some of them resemble movement exploits used by cheaters on multiplayer servers. By splitting them into a separate add-on, the team keeps the core mod safe for servers while giving singleplayer and trusted environments the freedom to move more naturally.
The Features It Unlocks
- Front Block Placing: place blocks on the face directly in front of you without awkward camera adjustments.
- Vertical Reacharound: interact with blocks above or below your usual reach angle more fluidly.
- Fly Drift Disabling: remove the slow momentum drift while flying, giving you precise aerial control.
- Fast Block Placing: place blocks at a quicker pace for efficient building sessions.
Each of these options targets a specific annoyance that controller and touch players run into constantly. Fast Block Placing alone transforms large builds from a chore into a smooth rhythm, while Fly Drift Disabling makes creative-mode navigation feel far more deliberate.
Supported Minecraft Versions and Loaders
MidnightControlsExtra is built to match the versions supported by its parent mod. You will find builds for Fabric, the loader most players associate with MidnightControls, and it tracks the same Minecraft releases the base mod targets. That means modern 1.20.x and 1.21.x versions are typically covered, alongside older branches where MidnightControls still receives updates. Because the add-on is so lightweight, it rarely needs its own patch cycle. When MidnightControls updates for a new Minecraft version, MidnightControlsExtra usually follows within days.
Before you download MidnightControlsExtra, confirm two things: that your Minecraft version matches the file you are grabbing, and that MidnightControls itself is already installed. Loading the extra mod without its parent will simply do nothing.
How to Install MidnightControlsExtra
Getting set up takes only a couple of minutes. Follow these steps in order:
- Install Fabric for your Minecraft version and place the Fabric API jar in your mods folder.
- Download MidnightControls and drop it into the same mods folder.
- Download MidnightControlsExtra for Minecraft and add it alongside the other two files.
- Launch the game, open the MidnightControls settings menu, and enable the advanced features you want.
If the extra options still appear locked, double-check that all three jars are present and that none of them are mismatched for your game version. A quick look at the logs will usually reveal a version conflict right away.
Multiplayer Considerations
Because these features mimic movement cheats, many servers block them at the plugin level. MidnightControlsExtra is best used in singleplayer worlds or on private servers where everyone agrees on the rules. Always check a server's policy before joining with advanced movement enabled, since an automatic anti-cheat system may flag behavior it cannot distinguish from a hacked client.
Why the Extra Step Is Worth It
Some players find the two-mod setup odd at first, but the reasoning is sound. Splitting advanced movement into MidnightControlsExtra keeps the main mod server-friendly while still rewarding players who want tighter control. The add-on costs almost nothing in performance, adds no new blocks or items, and stays out of your way until you open the settings.
For players who manage large modpacks, the foxygame.net launcher simplifies this whole process: it bundles MidnightControlsExtra into its add-on catalog, verifies version compatibility automatically, and pushes auto-updates so your movement tweaks never break after a Minecraft patch. That removes the guesswork of hunting down matching jars.
In short, MidnightControlsExtra is a tiny mod with a big quality-of-life payoff. If you already use MidnightControls and want front block placing, vertical reacharound, drift-free flight, and faster building, this add-on is the missing piece. Install it once, tune your settings, and enjoy movement that finally feels as smooth as it should.
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