How do I enable experimental gameplay for Bedrock addons?
Many Bedrock addons will not function unless experimental gameplay toggles are turned on for the world. This article explains where those toggles live and how to enable them safely on a server.
Why addons need experiments
Bedrock addons often rely on features gated behind experimental toggles. If the matching experiment is off, the addon simply will not work, even when the pack is installed correctly.
How to enable experiments
- Enable the toggles in the world's settings or
level.dat(via a world editor). - Alternatively, when creating the world, turn on the relevant experiments up front.
- On an existing server, this usually means editing the world's settings before first load.
Warning: Enabling experiments can permanently flag the world — back up first by downloading it via Files/SFTP before you make the change.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I toggle experimental gameplay on a server? In the world's settings or level.dat using a world editor, or at world creation time. On an existing server, edit the world settings before it loads.
Is it reversible? Enabling experiments flags the world and is best treated as one-way. Always back up the world first so you can fall back if needed.
My addon still does not work after enabling experiments — now what? Double-check the pack is referenced in the world's pack JSON files and that you enabled the specific experiment the addon requires, then restart.