Introduction
The following tutorials are for 1.20.1 as the majority of the addons are in this version. Please refer to List of addons to learn about Valkyrien Skies 2 addons. Most of the mods and dependencies are on Github, Discord, Curseforge AND Modrinth.
Modloaders
Use the recommended version of Forge or Fabric API (for 1.20.1). With forge, any version above 47.4.0 should work, but 47.4.2 is standard.
Valkyrien Skies
All Valkyrien Skies addons require Valkyrien Skies. Valkyrien Skies provides no functionality by itself, so be sure to install addons. Valkyrien Skies requires Kotlin For Forge if you are using Forge; version 3.12 on 1.18.2 and 1.19.2, 4.11 on 1.20.1. Kotlin is not required for Fabric. After Valkyrien Skies is installed, and Kotlin are installed, launch the game and verify that you can enter a world. If you cannot enter a world, see Compatibility list. If you can enter a world, proceed to Addon Installation.
Eureka
Eureka can be found on Modrinth (or Curseforge) and has no dependencies other than Valkyrien Skies.
Tournament
Tournament can be found on Modrinth (or Curseforge) and has no dependencies other than Valkyrien Skies.
Clockwork
The latest version of clockwork can be found on Modrinth (or Curseforge) . Besides Valkyrien Skies, Clockwork also requires Create 0.5.1J, and Architectury API. If you do not install Architectury API, the clockwork creative tab will crash your game!
Create: Interactive
The latest version of interactive can be found on Modrinth (or Curseforge). Create: Interactive requires Valkyrien Skies and Create 0.5.1J
Trackwork
Trackwork can be found on Modrinth (or Curseforge). Besides Valkyrien Skies, Trackwork requires Create 0.5.1j. Trackwork is only officially available for Forge 1.18.2 and 1.20.1, however unofficial versions for fabric can be found in the Trackwork Channel of the Valkyrien Skies Discord Server, but will not receive official support and may lack newer features.