Shattered FAR FarLands: Redefining Minecraft’s World Generation
Minecraft’s terrain has always been a playground for the curious, but few datapacks twist the rules of generation as dramatically as Shattered FAR FarLands. This experimental project takes the classic Shattered Lands concept by DevuProjects and pushes the noise parameters to absurd extremes, creating a world where the legendary Farlands feel closer, stranger, and more unpredictable than ever. If you have ever wondered what happens when you multiply the horizontal scale by a number with twenty zeros, you are about to find out.
What the Datapack Actually Changes
At its core, this datapack is a single, surgical edit to the vanilla density function. The original Shattered Lands used an xz_scale of 2 and an xz_factor of 8. This version cranks those values to 200000000000000000000 and 800000000000000000000 respectively, while also setting y_factor to 1 and leaving the smear scale multiplier untouched. The result is not a linear stretch of the terrain but a complete recontextualization of how the noise blends. The world still generates in the same fundamental shape regardless of how high you push those numbers, which is a fascinating quirk of the old blended noise algorithm.
You can tweak these values yourself by opening the datapack and navigating to data/minecraft/worldgen/density_function/overworld. Experimenting with different scales can lead to subtle variations in block distribution, cave carving, and void exposure, though the overall Farlands silhouette remains recognizable.
The New Farlands: Closer and Wilder
Yes, there are genuine Farlands in this datapack, but they are not the ones you remember from Beta 1.7.3. By dramatically increasing the horizontal scale and factor, the datapack shifts the positions of the Farther Lands and Corner Farlands inward. Instead of trekking millions of blocks, you will encounter the first Corner Farlands at exactly the coordinates 2260 2260 — and its mirrored variants at 2260 -2260, -2260 2260, and -2260 -2260.
Standing at that intersection reveals a landscape of towering, fragmented spikes and layered cliffs that feel both alien and familiar. The height variation of these formations changes with the world seed, so every new world presents a fresh arrangement of gaps, overhangs, and underground voids.
Seeds, Biomes, and the Void Beneath
One of the most important notes for explorers is that the terrain is highly seed-dependent. The distance between block layers, the shape of underground caves, and even the way the void interacts with the surface all shift when you load a new world. Two different seeds can produce radically different Farlands experiences, even though the datapack’s core parameters remain identical. Biome choice does not heavily influence the generation, so you are free to pick any starting environment without losing the shattered aesthetic.
From spawn all the way to the 2260 mark, the void is dangerously accessible because the bedrock layer is entirely removed. One wrong step can send you plummeting into the abyss, so building bridges and watching your footing is essential. Once you cross the Farlands threshold, the void gets replaced mostly by deepslate, creating a solid foundation that stretches theoretically to the world border. If you pair the datapack with the UltimateScaler mod by INF32768, you can push that boundary to the full 2.147 billion blocks, though the generation pattern remains consistent.
Installation and Compatibility
Because this is a datapack, installation is as simple as dropping the ZIP file into your world’s datapacks folder and reloading. However, the experience truly shines when combined with the UltimateScaler mod, which is required for the extended world border to function. For those who prefer a streamlined modding workflow, the foxygame.net launcher offers a convenient, flexible, and modern way to manage your Minecraft setup — you can download mods and datapacks directly from its menu, saving time and keeping your installations organized without hunting through multiple websites.
The original Shattered Lands datapack by DevuProjects is available on Planet Minecraft, CurseForge, and Modrinth, and this FAR FarLands variant builds directly on that foundation. Special thanks go to DevuProjects for the initial concept and to INF32768 for the UltimateScaler mod that makes the infinite journey possible.
Why This Matters for Terrain Enthusiasts
Shattered FAR FarLands is not just a novelty; it is a demonstration of how malleable Minecraft’s world generation can be when you understand the density function system. The fact that the same shape emerges regardless of scale hints at deep mathematical properties of the old blended noise, and the repositioning of the Farlands opens up creative possibilities for builders, explorers, and mapmakers who want a surreal landscape without spending days traveling. Whether you are chasing the nostalgic ghost of the original Farlands or simply enjoy watching the engine break in beautiful ways, this datapack delivers a unique, repeatable spectacle.
Give it a try on a fresh world, experiment with seeds, and remember to watch your step near spawn — the void is always waiting.