Vol. 0.5 · Ed. 10 A field guide to the Orbit Launcher & Client Free · No ads
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Plate I · The Launcher

Minecraft, charted.

Your free Minecraft launcher — with Orbit Client built in

Go from a fresh install to your next world without the setup grind. Launch any Java Edition version, then bring 56 PvP and quality-of-life mods, friends and cosmetics into the same game.

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Windows · macOS · Linux — updates itself — checking servers…

Launcher … · Client … · Minecraft 1.21.11

Diagram: the Orbit Launcher at the center, your instances (Skyblock, Survival) on its orbits, and servers such as Hypixel on the outer orbit. SKYBLOCK SURVIVAL HYPIXEL Orbit Launcher Your instances Servers
fig. 1 — every instance, a body in orbit
56mods, ready when you are
4loaders: Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt
1clickto join a friend in-game
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Plate II · How it works

From download to Play, without the setup maze

Orbit handles the fiddly parts, so you can get back to Minecraft.

  1. Install Orbit

    Get the launcher for Windows, macOS or Linux. It keeps itself and Orbit Client up to date.

  2. Sign in securely

    Use your Microsoft account that owns Minecraft: Java Edition. Your password goes to Microsoft — not Orbit.

  3. Press Play

    Orbit installs the client and the right Java for you. Your first launch is ready to go.

Plate III · Highlights

One launcher. A whole better way to play.

Make your setup yours, keep your people close, and spend less time managing files.

The Orbit menu: mods on a ring around an eclipse
Fig. 2The Orbit menu, every mod on one ring.
The Orbit menu

Your whole client, in one beautifully simple menu

Find the tool you need in seconds. Orbit’s visual mod menu puts every toggle and setting in reach — no digging through folders or config files.

  • Search all 56 mods instantly
  • Keep favorite tools one click away
  • Manage profiles, waypoints and settings in one place
Friends and chat in Orbit Client
Fig. 3Friends and chat, in game.
Friends

Less “what server are you on?” More playing together.

Add your friends by Minecraft name. See when they’re online, chat from anywhere, and jump into their server with one click.

  • Your friend list follows you between launcher and game
  • Spot friends by their in-game badge
  • Choose when to appear online and what to share
The Wardrobe: cosmetics around your player
Fig. 4The Wardrobe, cosmetics around your player.
Wardrobe

Make your presence unmistakably yours

Build a look with capes, hats, wings, pets and auras. Preview it live, tune the colors, and let other Orbit players see your style. Every cosmetic is free.

Browse the shop →

Orbit Launcher’s Play page: each instance is a world in orbit
Fig. 5The launcher’s Play page, each instance a world in orbit.
Orbit Launcher

Every version and modpack, without launcher juggling

Keep each setup in its own instance. Launch straight into a world, or manage its mods, saves, screenshots and servers from one Play page.

  • Vanilla, Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt
  • Browse mods and modpacks from Modrinth and CurseForge
  • Bring your existing instances along

Ready to make Minecraft feel like yours?

Get the launcher free. Orbit takes care of setup and updates from there.

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Plate IV · Everything included

The little wins that make every session smoother

A HUD that fits your eyes

Put FPS, CPS, keystrokes, armor and more exactly where you want them. Resize without blurry text. Build a preview

Your crosshair, your call

Start with a preset or draw one pixel by pixel, in the color that feels right.

Find your way back

Mark the places that matter. Waypoints stay organized separately for every server and world.

Switch accounts without a restart

Change Minecraft accounts from Orbit Client’s home screen and keep your session moving.

Two worlds at once

Launch the same instance twice, then switch accounts in-game to play side by side.

Stay current automatically

Orbit Launcher updates itself and installs new Orbit Client releases for you.

Plate V · Screenshots

See your next Minecraft setup

Real screenshots from Orbit Launcher and Orbit Client — no mockups.

Orbit Client’s home screen
Fig. 6Home screen with account switcher
The HUD editor
Fig. 7Drag-and-drop HUD editor
Waypoints shown in the world
Fig. 8Waypoints in the world
Plate VI · Download

Your next world is one download away.

Free to download. Orbit Launcher … includes Orbit Client ….

Choose your platform to get the latest release. The launcher installs Orbit Client and the right Java for you, then keeps both up to date.

Windows needs 64-bit · Macs need Apple Silicon · Linux as AppImage, .deb or .rpm

Windows 64-bit installer macOS Apple Silicon (M1 and newer) Linux AppImage, .deb or .rpm

Choose your platform to get the latest release. Already installed? Orbit Launcher updates itself.

Plate VII · Questions

A few things you might be wondering

Quick answers on server rules, versions and playing with friends.

Can I use it on my server?

Orbit Client has no cheats — just quality-of-life and HUD mods. Server rules vary, so check before using features like zoom or freelook.

Will it work with my version?

The launcher runs any Java Edition version. Orbit Client currently supports Minecraft 1.21.11 with Fabric.

Can my friends join in?

Friends, chat and shared cosmetics work between Orbit players in-game and in the launcher. See all FAQs

All questions and answers

Ready to jump in?

Choose your platform and start your next Minecraft session with Orbit.

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