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<b><span style="font-size: 2.1em;">BetaEvolutions 2</span></b><br>
<b><span style="font-size: 2.1em;">BetaEvolutions 2</span></b><br>
A client overhaul mod for [https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_Beta_1.7.3 Beta 1.7.3], expanding on BetaEvolutions with modern UX and social features.
A client overhaul mod for [https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_Beta_1.7.3 Beta 1.7.3], expanding on [[BetaEvolutions|v1 of BetaEVO]] with modern UX and social features.
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'''BetaEvolutions 2''' ('''BetaEvo 2''' or '''Bevo2''') is the successor to [[BetaEvolutions]], released on January 9, 2026. It represents a complete overhaul of the project, focusing on new features, in-game voice communication, and extensibility while continuing to target [https://minecraft.wiki/w/Java_Edition_Beta_1.7.3 Beta 1.7.3]. The project was developed mainly for RetroMC by the BetaEvolutions development team consisting of {{user|Garsooon}}, {{user|Grassboii}} and {{user|JohnyMuffin}}.
'''BetaEvolutions 2''' ('''BetaEvo 2''', '''Bevo2''') is the successor to [[BetaEvolutions]], and was released on January 9, 2026, involving a complete overhaul of the project, focus on new features, implentation of in-game voice communication, and extensibility while continuing to target [https://minecraft.wiki/w/Java_Edition_Beta_1.7.3 Beta 1.7.3]. The project was developed mainly for [[RetroMC]] by the BetaEvolutions development team, consisting of {{user|Garsooon}}, {{user|Grassboii}} and {{user|JohnyMuffin}}.


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
BetaEvolutions 2 reworks large parts of the client-side experience, introducing new Gui and systems that feel closer to modern Minecraft while remaining faithful to Beta 1.7.3. Unlike BetaEvolutions 1, which focused primarily on fixes and restoration, BetaEvolutions 2 emphasizes quality-of-life improvements like new Gui or F3 menus and social features like a reworked VoIP(voice over IP) system focusing on security and the user experience.
Large parts of the client-side experience were overhauled, introducing new UIs and modernised systems while remaining faithful to Beta 1.7.3. While v1 focused primarily on fixes and restoration, v2 emphasizes quality-of-life improvements, such as modification of the debug screen menus and social features, such as a reworked voice-over-IP system focusing on security and user experience; legacy BetaEVO server compatibility has been kept.
Development was initiated on October 24, 2025, but didn't pick up pace until the decompiler was chosen and any kinks in getting the base game to run were worked out, which was around November 8, 2025, and at that point, development started to pick up steam.


== Features (non-inclusive) ==
== Features ==
[[File:BetaEvo2-settings-gui.png|right|thumb|The redesigned in-game settings GUI.]]
- Fully redesigned in-game settings GUI
- In-game VoIP/voice chat support
- Player list accessible via {{button|Tab}} key (by default)
- Autocompletion in chat via the {{button|Tab}} key
- Customizable debug screen
- Continued authentication compatibility with RetroMC servers
- Internal API improvements for server-side integrations


Fully redesigned in-game settings GUI
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File:BetaEvo2-Title.png|Title screen.
In-game VoIP (voice chat) support
File:BetaEvo2-ReleaseNotes.png|Release notes.
 
File:BetaEvo2-Settings.gif|New settings interface (animated; click on image).
Player tab list
File:BetaEvo2-PlayerList.png|Expanded player tab list.  
 
File:BetaEvo2-DebugScreen.png|Customizable F3 debug menu.
Chat tab autocomplete
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Customizable F3 debug menu
 
Continued authentication compatibility with RetroMC servers
 
Internal API improvements for server-side integrations
 
== Availability ==
BetaEvolutions 2 was released on '''January 9, 2026'''.
The release marks the transition from BetaEvolutions 1 to a more feature-rich and expandable platform, while maintaining full compatibility with legacy BetaEvolution authentication compatible servers.
 
== Development ==
BetaEvolutions 2 development was started on '''October 24, 2025''', but didn't pick up pace until the decompiler was chosen and any kinks in getting the base game to run were worked out. Development picked up steam around '''November 8, 2025'''.
 
<gallery caption="Feature showcase"> File:BetaEvo2-settings-preview.png|New settings interface. File:BetaEvo2-voip-preview.png|In-game VoIP. File:BetaEvo2-tablist-preview.png|Expanded player tab list. File:BetaEvo2-f3-preview.png|Customizable F3 debug menu. </gallery>

Revision as of 12:18, 9 January 2026

BetaEvolutions 2
A client overhaul mod for Beta 1.7.3, expanding on v1 of BetaEVO with modern UX and social features.


Release date: Friday, January 9, 2026
Download link: https://evolutions.retromc.org/

Installation guide: Beta_1.7.3_installation_guide#MultiMC/PrismLauncher/Other forks plus BetaEvolutions


BetaEvolutions 2 (BetaEvo 2, Bevo2) is the successor to BetaEvolutions, and was released on January 9, 2026, involving a complete overhaul of the project, focus on new features, implentation of in-game voice communication, and extensibility while continuing to target Beta 1.7.3. The project was developed mainly for RetroMC by the BetaEvolutions development team, consisting of 16.png Garsooon, 16.png Grassboii and 16.png JohnyMuffin.

Overview

Large parts of the client-side experience were overhauled, introducing new UIs and modernised systems while remaining faithful to Beta 1.7.3. While v1 focused primarily on fixes and restoration, v2 emphasizes quality-of-life improvements, such as modification of the debug screen menus and social features, such as a reworked voice-over-IP system focusing on security and user experience; legacy BetaEVO server compatibility has been kept. Development was initiated on October 24, 2025, but didn't pick up pace until the decompiler was chosen and any kinks in getting the base game to run were worked out, which was around November 8, 2025, and at that point, development started to pick up steam.

Features

- Fully redesigned in-game settings GUI - In-game VoIP/voice chat support - Player list accessible via Tab key (by default) - Autocompletion in chat via the Tab key - Customizable debug screen - Continued authentication compatibility with RetroMC servers - Internal API improvements for server-side integrations