Stargate Early Loading
Few things break immersion faster than staring at a bland, static loading bar while Minecraft boots up. If you are a fan of the StargateJourney modpack, you already know how much atmosphere a well-designed Stargate brings to the game. The Stargate Early Loading add-on takes that atmosphere and pushes it all the way back to the moment you launch the game, replacing the default early NeoForge loading screen and the first game loading screen with an animated Stargate sequence that makes every startup feel like a dial-out.
What Stargate Early Loading Does
This add-on swaps out two separate loading phases. The first is the early NeoForge loading screen, which normally appears before the game window fully initializes. The second is the initial Minecraft loading screen that shows while the game assembles its resources and mods. Instead of the usual plain backgrounds, you get an animated Stargate with a matching backdrop, pulled directly from the StargateJourney universe created by Povstalec (Wold).
The result is a smoother, more thematic transition from desktop to gameplay. Rather than a jarring jump from a generic loader screen into the world, you get a continuous Stargate-themed presentation that fits naturally with the rest of the modpack.
Customization With Resource Packs
One of the strongest features of Stargate Early Loading is that it is not locked to a single look. Both the Stargate itself and the background can be customized using resource packs built for StargateJourney. That means if you already run a themed resource pack in your modpack, the loading screen can match it.
- Swap the Stargate model and animation to fit different factions or eras.
- Change the background to match your pack's overall visual identity.
- Reuse existing StargateJourney resource packs without extra conversion work.
- Keep a consistent look from the first loading frame to the main menu.
This flexibility makes the add-on useful beyond simple aesthetics. Server owners and modpack creators can brand their loading experience, while solo players can fine-tune the visuals to their personal taste.
Supported Versions and Loader
Stargate Early Loading is built for NeoForge, which is the loader used by modern versions of StargateJourney. Because the add-on hooks into the early loading phase, it is tied closely to the NeoForge loading pipeline rather than the older Forge or Fabric systems. If you are running a recent StargateJourney setup on NeoForge, this is the environment the add-on targets.
It is worth noting that the developer has released this add-on primarily for testing purposes. It has not been extensively tested across every possible configuration, so you may encounter quirks depending on your mod list, resource packs, or hardware. Treat it as an experimental enhancement rather than a fully polished release, and keep a backup of your setup before adding it.
If you would rather skip manual file juggling, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install path that handles Stargate Early Loading alongside your other add-ons, so the correct build lands in the right folder automatically. More information about the add-on, including technical details and configuration notes, can be found on its GitHub page.
How to Install Stargate Early Loading
Getting the add-on running is straightforward if you already have a working StargateJourney installation.
- Confirm you are running a NeoForge-based StargateJourney setup.
- Download Stargate Early Loading from the official source listed on its GitHub page.
- Place the add-on file in your mods folder alongside StargateJourney.
- Launch the game and watch the new animated Stargate loading sequence appear.
- Optionally add a StargateJourney resource pack to customize the Stargate and background.
If the loading screen does not change, double-check that the add-on version matches your NeoForge and Minecraft version, and that no other mod is overriding the early loading phase.
Final Thoughts
Stargate Early Loading is a small but effective touch for anyone who spends serious time in StargateJourney. It turns dead loading time into part of the experience, and its resource pack support means it can grow with your modpack rather than feeling like a fixed cosmetic. Just remember that it is still in a testing phase, so patience and backups are your friends. For players who care about presentation, it is an easy recommendation.