MineZero is a Minecraft mod inspired by Re:Zero that introduces a checkpoint and world reset system. When the designated anchor player dies, the entire world (including players, entities, and blocks) is restored to the last checkpoint — effectively letting you "return by death."
Get releases on CurseForge: MineZero — Return By Death
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Checkpoints
- Set manually with the
/setcheckpointcommand (OP level 2). - Use the Artifact Flute item to set a checkpoint instantly.
- Saves player data, inventory, health, hunger, XP, potion effects, advancements, and dimension.
- Saves world data including block states, entities, items on the ground, and time of day.
- Set manually with the
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Anchor Player System
- Only the anchor player’s death triggers a reset.
- The anchor player is set automatically when they create a checkpoint.
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World Reset on Death
- Restores players to their saved states.
- Resets world blocks, entities, and items.
- Rewinds daytime.
- Plays a custom death chime sound.
This repository maintains multiple branches for different versions and mod loaders:
main– Project root and documentation.1.20.1-forge– Forge mod loader, Minecraft 1.20.1.1.21.1-neoforge– NeoForge mod loader, Minecraft 1.21.1.1.20.1-fabric– Fabric mod loader, Minecraft 1.20.1.1.12.2-forge– Legacy Forge support, Minecraft 1.12.2.
| Branch | Loader | MC Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.20.1-forge | Forge | 1.20.1 | Released |
| 1.21.1-neoforge | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Released |
| 1.21.1-fabric | Fabric | 1.21.1 | In Progress |
| 1.12.2-forge | Forge | 1.12.2 | In Progress |
/setcheckpoint→ Sets the checkpoint for the executing player (requires OP level 2).
- Artifact Flute → A special item that instantly sets a checkpoint when used.
- death_chime → Plays when the anchor player dies and the world resets.
- Clone the repository.
- Switch to the branch that matches your desired version and loader.
- Import into your modding environment (Forge/NeoForge/Fabric).
- Build with Gradle.
Contributions are welcome! Please:
- Fork the repo
- Create a feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/new-thing) - Submit a pull request
This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0.
- Inspired by Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World.
- Developed by Austin Perez.
- Expand compatibility across versions.
If you're enjoying my mod and want to help shape its future, I'd love to hear from you! Join my Discord server to share feedback, report bugs, suggest new features, or discuss Minecraft modding. Your input is valuable and will directly influence the mod's development.
- How it works: docs/HowItWorks.md