Xeno

Xeno started out because the original VulkanMod ecosystem wasn't reacting to error reports or pushing updates fast enough. I wanted a real community track where we could pull in contributors, squash bugs quickly, and relentlessly chase frame pacing stability.

After rewriting nearly a lot of code and adding optimizations, Xeno evolved. For the 26.2 Alpha, the mod has completely transitioned away from its old foundation into an independent mod built directly on vanilla layout staging. It is currently on Alpha and will not be faster than any mods that exist right now until the first Beta release.

The Architecture & Licensing Split

Because Xeno underwent a massive architectural transformation between game versions, the repository now maintains two distinct tracks with different licensing models:

Minecraft 26.1.2 Track: Operates as an optimized VulkanMod fork. This track is legally bound to the original codebase parameters and remains fully open-source under the LGPL 3.0 license. It also will receieve occasional bug fixes and performance improvement releases.

Minecraft 26.2 Alpha (and Dev) Track: A complete independent mod track. This track operates under the GPL 3.0 License .

Xeno also from August 12 2026 operates under Semantic Versioning rules and also the GPL 3.0 License , older versions under the Polyform License will still be available for download but will not receive updates on per se developmental cycles.

Stability for 26.2: This is currenty in active alpha release stage . If you run into buffer anomalies, geometry holes, or performance issues, please file a report on our GitHub Issue tracker so we can patch it.

Massive thank you to the XCollateral (VulkanMod) for setting the path. The original license text remains safely preserved in the old version roots.