10 must have modern tech modpacks for Minecraft in 2025

Over the years, Minecraft modpacks have become more and more advanced, combining a variety of popular mods into a streamlined process that explores what each mod has to offer. But with each new major version, most modpacks take a long time to update. Here are 10 must have modern tech modpacks for Minecraft in 2025.

Best modern tech modpacks for Minecraft

While there are plenty of good modpacks for older versions of Minecraft, fewer and fewer mods and therefore modpacks have seemingly been upgraded to the more modern versions such as 1.18, 1.20, and even 1.21. It's perfectly logical, as you never know when the version updates are going to drop, and it would be a pain to finish updating your modpack only to find out another new version has dropped and you must update it again. Thankfully, some modpacks have in fact been updated, and some others have also been developed specifically for the newer more modern versions of Minecraft.

Here are 10 must-have modern tech modpacks for Minecraft that you owe it to yourself to play in 2025 if you're looking for a tech-based progression pack.

10. FTB StoneBlock 3 (1.18)

First up is FTB StoneBlock 3, which I feel is a great start to this best of list. StoneBlock 3 is a massive pack that throws you into a small hole surrounded by stone and has you dig your way out while teching up and building up your own subterranean kingdom. There's a mix of both technology and magic with this pack, as well as scripted events to keep things exciting.

Some of the packs on this list get pretty hardcore, but FTB StoneBlock 3 tows the line of being somewhat of a kitchen sink modpack (meaning it's got a ton of mods thrown in giving you different ways to address certain challenges) while also having a streamlined progression process.

If you've ever wanted to live out your dream of building a dwarven kingdom in Minecraft, you need to check out this modpack.

Download: FTB StoneBlock 3

9. SteamPunk [LPS] (1.20)

The SteamPunk [LPS] modpack is one of the more simpler modpacks on this list, but also one of the more streamlined. If you've wanted to build up your own Steampunk-style kingdom, SteamPunk [LPS] does just chat. It's heavily built around Create but also has some unique ways of interweaving the steam age and subsequent tech upgrades through progression.

One of the coolest things about this modpack is you eventually build a train that you use to travel through different dimensions rather than simply going through portals, which is pretty cool.

This is also a great modern modpack for people looking to get started with tech modpacks.

Download: SteamPunk [LPS] via CurseForge

8. Project Architect 2 (1.20)

Project Architect 2 is a unique modpack created by the popular Minecraft modpack streamer Chosen Architect. The modpack is built around automation and EMC optimization, allowing you to create automatic resource gathering, processing, and crafting systems to then convert the products you create into EMC, allowing you to essentially trade the value of everything you make for some other resource.

It's a very unique concept and utilizes a lot of the popular modern tech mods in a more unique way. I honestly recommend this modpack for anyone after getting your feet wet with other more traditional tech modpacks, and then trying this one out to change things up a bit.

Download: Project Architect 2 via CurseForge

7. TerraFirmaGreg-Modern (1.20)

There are both modern and non-modern versions of this modpack still being updated, but as this is a modern list, obviously it's the one included here! TerraFirmaCraft is a total conversion mod that completely revamps the survival mode and has its own world generation system. This is very close to a traditional Minecraft survival mode experience, but you will also need to tech up to survive harsher threats as you progress.

While most of these packs have built in shader packs that simply make them look beautiful, TerraFirmaGreg-Modern has the added benefit of a completely unique world generation which is one of the best in MMinecraft.

Download: TerraFirmaGreg-Modern

6. SkyFactory 5 (1.20)

This is a very new modpack, and the first on this list built around the skyblock style of gameplay. Instead of starting in a normal Minecraft world, you begin on a single block in the sky with nothing but a tree. This unique modpack also starts you off with absolutely no color (grayscale) and as you unlock various colors, they are added to the world as well.

SkyFactory 5 makes for a very unique experience even amongst other tech modpacks just because of the color system which the entire modpack is built around. Unlocking colors not only enhances the look of your game world, but also unlocks new systems and creations for you to build to make life in the sky more effecient.

Download: SkyFactory 5 via CurseForge

5. StaTech Industry (1.19)

StaTech Industry is the first pretty hardcore modern tech modpacks on this list. If you're a fan of GregTech—even though it's not used in this modpack—I recommend checking out StaTech Industry. It instead is built around Modern Industrialization, though the concept is similar; tech up to increase your efficiency of automating resources and processing lines of massive amounts of resources.

You'll start similar to other tech modpacks, using Create and steam machines to tech up, but in the end you'll be building massive factories that stretch into the horizon to process all the resources you'll be generating. This is one of the best overall modern tech modpacks and a must play for fans of this kind of modpack.

Download: StaTech Industry

4. All the Mods 10 - ATM10 (1.21)

AllTheMods is always a kitchen sink-style modpack that, as the name implies, has a lot of different mods in it! The great thing about a modpack like this is while there is a ton to do, there's also many ways to accomplish most goals and challenges. There are so many modpacks that you could very well never use some of them or even know they exist, because you'll utilize a different mod's creations to get the job done.

There is also a Skyblock version of ATM10 but I honestly recommend playing the standard version as you can really make some beautiful environments when using some of the cool magic and tech mods included in All The Mods 10.

Download: AllTheMods10

3. Star Technology (1.20)

Star Technology is another skyblock-style tech modpack, but is much deeper and more extensive in terms of progression. Star Technology is built on the GregTech CEu Modern foundation which means fans of GregTech will have plenty to enjoy here, with progression extending beyond the UHV age. This modpack also has several unique ways of automating resource gathering including Ex Nihilo, Void Miners, Oil Drilling Rigs, and more, as well as various dimensions to travel through.

This is not a modern tech modpack for beginners, but if you'vev already played a handful of tech modpacks and are looking for a fun challenge, Star Technology is a must play.

Download: Star Technology via CurseForge

2. FTB OceanBlock 2 (1.21)

You can essentially consider FTB OceanBlock 2 a skyblock modpack except instead of being in the sky, you're in the ocean. Surrounded by endless water, you must build up around a small escape pod, eventually automating resources and creating some pretty cool creations. This modpack is built off FTB and as such has one of the coolest modern tech mods that has recently released: Oritech. The Oritech mod alone makes this modpack a must play, which allows you to create exciting multiblock creations to assist with gathering resources and producing many items, including eventually a particle accelerator.

The modpack does a really good job of making a skyblock-style modpack that never gets boring, with many dimensions to explore, terrifying custom underwater enemies, and more. FTB OceanBlock 2 is a must play for anyone looking for a rewarding and unique modern tech modpack.

Download: FTB OceanBlock 2

1. Monifactory (1.20)

Surprise, surprise, of course our number 1 modern tech modpack is based on GregTech. If you've ever played Nomifactory CEu, this is essentially a modern reimaging of that popular modpack. There are plenty of enhancements throughout the pack including new modpacks and new forms of progression, as well as all new mechanics utilizing Sculk from the deep dark, making this a truly modern modpack.

There is also a hard and expert mode for this modpack, and I recommend trying out the hard mode more. It may sound intimidating, but it actually streamlines a lot of the progression in the modpack, including starting you out in the steam age. If you want to be able to tech up and have instantly satisfying feelings when you tech up and reach a new age, Monifactory is the modpack for you.

Download: Monifactory

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