Create: Storage [Neo/Forge]

1.2.0 - 2026-03-08

Note: This is the final feature update supporting Minecraft 1.20.1, aligning with the Create mod team’s support lifecycle.

⚠ Warning: The backpack system has been significantly rewritten in this release. Please back up your world before updating. Backpack data structures have changed and worlds without a backup may experience data loss on existing backpacks.

New Features

• Backpack Jukebox Upgrade
  • Adds a functional jukebox to your backpack.
  • Provides configurable buffs while music is playing (range and toggle options available).
  • Supports muting without stopping playback or disabling buffs.
• Backpack Mechanical Heart Upgrade
  • Grants bonus health while the backpack is worn.
  • Bonus heart amount is configurable (default: +5 hearts).
• Simple Storage Filtered Interface
  • Variant of the Storage Interface with a built-in Create filter slot.
  • Useful for controlling which items pass through when interacting with vanilla automation components.
  • Supports configurable scope: filtered items only, or filtered items + empty storage.

Changes

Backpack Upgrade Panels

Backpack upgrades now use dedicated UI panels within the backpack screen for upgrade settings. All per-upgrade options previously scattered across different menus are now accessible on a per-backpack basis.

• Magnet Upgrade
  • Added configurable filters (supports Create list / attribute / package filters).
  • Option to ignore items processed by an Encased Fan moved to the panel UI.
• Tool Swap Upgrade
  • Added option to prioritize swords over axes as the primary weapon.
  • Silk Touch preference moved to the panel UI.
• Jetpack Upgrade
  • Hover bobbing toggle moved to the panel UI.
  • HUD airtime overlay toggle moved to the panel UI.
• Ore Mining Upgrade
  • Added toggle for ore vein preview highlighting.
  • Added option to restrict mining to ores only.
• Feeder Upgrade
  • Added configurable filters (supports Create list / attribute / package filters).
  • Chorus Fruit feeding toggle moved to the panel UI.
  • Activation message toggle moved to the panel UI.

Storage Network Changes

• Storage Controllers can now lock or unlock empty Storage Boxes on a per-network basis.
• Storage networks can now be visually highlighted to show all connected storage (Right-click a Storage Controller with a wrench).
• Filter item render distance on Storage and Simple Storage Boxes now uses Create’s configuration settings.

Other Changes

• Moved many configuration options from Common to Server settings.
• Passer Blocks can now connect to Package Ports (Frog and Post).
• Updated recipe for the Ore Mining Upgrade.
• Flight Upgrade renamed to Jetpack Upgrade.
• Migrated player settings where possible following internal persistent data restructuring.
• Optimized the Storage Network search algorithm for improved performance.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Storage and Simple Storage Boxes rendering incorrectly in the Block Rotation menu.
• Fixed lighting issues on Storage and Simple Storage Boxes.
• Fixed Smart Passer deleting items when transferring exact amounts (#37).
• Fixed item swap issue when swapping between backpack and offhand / hotbar slots (#40).
• Fixed crash when Forbidden and Arcanus mod present (including ATM10) (#42)
• Fixed Magnet Upgrade picking up items when backpack had no free slots.
• Fixed Magnet Upgrade sometimes picking up items processed by an Encased Fan despite configuration.
• Fixed potential server crash when double-clicking a Storage Controller.
• Fixed potential endless loop in Storage Network searches.
• Fixed possible NPE with custom names on Storage Boxes.
• Fixed incorrect text appearing in some Ponder scenes.
• Fixed Simple Storage Box filter not updating correctly when mounted on a contraption.
• Fixed Storage Boxes ignoring the Filter Item while Void Mode is enabled.
• Fixed missing sound when equipping a Backpack from the ground. [NeoForge]