What it does
Bounced changes how the Minecraft title looks when the game starts. Instead of sitting still, the title text bounces. This happens every time the title screen appears. The mod adds a small animation to a part of the interface that is usually static. It doesn't change gameplay, world generation, or other UI elements. The focus is purely on the title screen visual.
How it works
The mod is simple by design. It has no configuration file. You can't adjust the bounce speed, height, or style. If you do not like the animation, the only option is to uninstall the mod. There are no settings to tweak. The animation triggers automatically when the title screen loads. It starts with the first visible frame of the title. The mod prevents a second bounce from occurring after accessibility onboarding finishes. This ensures the animation plays once per session load.
Compatibility
Bounced works on three mod loaders: Fabric, NeoForge, and Quilt. It supports lots of Minecraft versions. The supported versions are 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6, 1.21, 1.21.1, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2, and 26.2. You must use one of these specific versions. Look, the mod is client-side only. It doesn't need to be installed on the server. What you get isn't supported on the server side.
For the latest Minecraft version, 26.2, the mod requires Java 25. But it uses Architectury to support both Fabric and NeoForge on this version. The mod remains compatible with Splasher. If you use Splasher, interactive splash clicks take priority over title clicks. This means you can still click the splash text if it's active, and the title bounce won't interfere with that interaction.
Who it's for
This mod suits players who want a small visual change without adding complexity. It's good for people who find the default title screen too rigid. So it does not require any setup beyond installing the mod file. You do not need to edit config files or manage dependencies. It is a lightweight addition to your client. If you prefer a clean, static title screen, this mod is not for you. If you want a bit of motion on the start screen, it does exactly that and nothing else.
