Structure Expansion Add-On v1.0 [Premium]
Recently, the technical capabilities of Bedrock 26.0 have undergone a major update, and now truly large-scale generation add-ons have begun to appear in the Minecraft store. One such project is Structure Expansion from the Cracked Cubes team. For a symbolic 310 Minecoins, the developers offer to completely redesign the landscape of your familiar world.
First steps and guide
Immediately after installation, a special book will appear in your inventory. This is a comprehensive guide to “Waywood”, which is best placed on the lectern right away. The authors honestly warn that new objects will only appear in those chunks that you have not yet visited.
All content is divided into four elements: earth, sky, water, and underground. A total of 110 new objects are added into the game, from tiny mushroom houses to huge sky islands.
On the surface, you can find smithies, alchemical laboratories, and modern airplanes.
- Islands and balloons float in the sky.
- Entire hubs for miners and mysterious ruins are hidden underground and underwater.
- Many buildings look like ready-made bases.
Controversial points and balance
A detailed study of the Structure Expansion Add-On reveals some nuances. The placement logic is sometimes flawed: a lighthouse may stand in the middle of a forest instead of by the sea. In addition, structures generate very often, which can sometimes overload the map.
And the most controversial point is loot. In ordinary chests, its easy to find netherite templates and diamonds, which can quickly break survival. When approaching many objects, the character automatically receives magical buffs such as slow falling or fire resistance, which last for a very long time. In any case, the add-on is currently at version 1.0 and will soon recieve the next update, probably with some tweaks.
Features
- Over a hundred new locations built into standard biomes.
- Automatic generation system in new chunks without unnecessary settings.
- Four types of placement zones: ground, underground, water, and air.
- Magical effects applied to the player near structures.
- Valuable loot in chests, including rare endgame items.
- The ability to use new buildings as ready-made starting bases.
- A huge variety of styles, from medieval towers to statues and technology.
- A special guidebook for quick immersion into the content.
Structure Expansion Add-On Review
| Category | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gameplay & Functionality | 6 / 10 | Adds many points of interest and helpful buffs, but the loot (Netherite, Shulkers) makes survival progression feel too easy. |
| Visuals & Style | 7 / 10 | Diverse models ranging from fantasy to modern. Most look charming, though some assets feel out of place in Minecraft. |
| Design & Logic | 4 / 10 | The main drawback: structures often spawn in illogical biomes (e.g., lighthouses in forests) and the generation frequency is overwhelming. |
| User Experience | 7 / 10 | The guide book is helpful and installation is seamless, but intrusive potion effects and visible technical blocks break immersion. |
| Value for Price | 9 / 10 | At 310 Minecoins for 110 unique structures, you get a massive amount of content for a very low price. |
| Final Score | 6.6 / 10 — A massive but unpolished add-on perfect for players who want a densely populated world regardless of balance. | |

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