How To Play Horror Modpacks With Friends (Java Edition 2026)

In this video, I explain how to play horror modpacks with friends in Minecraft Java Edition in 2026 and enjoy the multiplayer experience, walking through every method from easiest to most advanced so you can pick the one that works best for you. --------------------------------- ✅ Get your Minecraft server from WiseHosting and play horror modpacks with your friends in minutes: Use the code "HELLO" for 25% OFF: https://wisehosting.com/?utm_source=w... --------------------------------- Minecraft Servers.org: https://minecraftservers.org/ Minecraft Servers List: https://minecraft-server-list.com/ --------------------------------- CurseForge App: https://www.curseforge.com/download/app Modrinth Modpacks: https://modrinth.com/modpacks Essential mod Modrinth: https://modrinth.com/mod/essential/ve... Essential mod Curseforge: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/... --------------------------------- Make A Modpack Server:    • How To Make a Modded Minecraft Server with...   Make a Cursed Walking Server:    • How To Make a Cursed Walking Server (2026)   Make a Cursed Walking Server:    • How To Make a Fear Nightfall Minecraft Server   Make a Cursed Walking Server:    • How To Make a DeceasedCraft Minecraft Serv...   Make A Modded Server:    • How To Make Modded Minecraft Server - Full...   --------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 00:07 Public Server 00:48 Open to LAN 01:26 Use Essential Mod 02:08 Make a Modpack Server 02:51 Buy a Server --------------------------------- Join Our Discord:   / discord   RAM Guide:    • How To Choose RAM For Your Minecraft Server   --------------------------------- About the video: In this video, you'll learn the best ways to play horror modpacks with your friends in Minecraft Java Edition in 2026. We go over LAN worlds, the Essential mod, self-hosted modpack servers, and paid hosting, breaking down the pros and cons of each so you can pick the option that fits you best. Before anything else, every player needs the exact same modpack and version installed, which is easiest through the CurseForge app or a launcher that supports Modrinth packs. Horror modpacks can be heavy, so make sure you allocate enough RAM (check out our RAM guide if you're not sure how). If you just want to play with friends on the same network, Open to LAN is the quickest free option. Load your world, hit escape, click Open to LAN, and start it. The catch is everyone gets kicked the moment you close your game, and performance depends entirely on your PC, which can struggle with demanding horror mods. For friends who aren't on your network, the Essential mod is a great free choice. If it's compatible with your modpack's version and loader, you can add it and invite friends directly into your singleplayer world, no server needed. The downside is your world is only online while you're playing, and your hardware/internet determines the experience for everyone. A more reliable option is running your own dedicated modpack server. It stays online even when you're offline, giving you full control and no kick-outs. However, it's technical to set up, runs on your own hardware, and requires port forwarding, which means exposing your IP. If all that sounds like too much hassle, a paid hosting service like WiseHosting offers a lag-free, 24/7 server without touching your own PC, plus 24/7 support and one-click modpack installation. The only downside is the cost. Use code HELLO at wisehosting.com for 25% off your first month.