Is Minecraft Litematica 1.21 available for download?

Litematica is a Minecraft schematic mod that aims to make replicating complex structures as easy as it can be. This has made it one of the most popular mods in the game's entire history. Unfortunately, Litematica has yet to be updated to 1.21. However, the installation process won't change, so learning how to install it now will prepare players for the mod's eventual update.

The basics that players need to know about Litematica in preparation for its 1.21 update, including what the mod is and how to install it, can be found in detail below.

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What is Minecraft's Litematica mod?

As mentioned previously, Litematica is a schematic mod. In gameplay terms, this means that players can select all the blocks within a zone and save them as a schematic. This plan can be loaded into a new area to give the builder a template to fill in and work off.

This mod makes it incredibly easy to move templates for any of Minecraft's best farms from a creative testing world into a survival one, while also helping to ensure that there's no error when copying the build over.

Litematica also includes a material list, including a HUD element that tracks what players will need to finish the build as well as what they've already collected. Finally, the mod also has powerful creative mode-only Minecraft console commands that make it possible to straight-up copy and paste structures.

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How to install Litematica mod?

1) Open an alternate launcher

The CurseForge home screen (Image via CurseForge)

As with many major mods, Litematica is available on both of Minecraft's most popular alternate launchers: CurseForge and Modrinth. This means that whichever launcher players use depends on preference rather than the mod's availability.

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2) Search for Litematica

The search results for "Litematica" (Image via CurseForge)

With either CurseForge or Modrinth open, the next step is to use the provided search bar to search for "Litematica." Make sure to search the mod section rather than the Minecraft resource pack, data pack, or shader section. This will help ensure that the mod appears as it should.

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3) Hit install

The prompt to either create or select a profile (Image via CurseForge)

With the mod pulled up, the next step is to hit the install button. This will prompt players to create a new profile or add the mod to an existing one. If the mod is being added to a custom Minecraft modpack, hit that option. Otherwise, create a new profile for the mod.

Litematica also requires the MaLiLib mod, so make sure to install that. However, instead of creating a new profile, add the mod to the Litematica profile that was just created.

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4) Test the mod

The current mode is selected in the bottom left of the screen (Image via Mojang)

The final step to installing Litematica is to load it into the game and make sure it is working. Load into, or create, a creative world for testing. Grab a regular stick out of the creative inventory. There should be a mode listed in the bottom left corner, indicating that the mod is ready to be used.