Lunar Client, the leading Minecraft: Java Edition client, announced the acquisition of Badlion, one of the most advanced Minecraft: Java Edition launchers from ESL FACEIT Group. This deal expands Lunar Client’s active user base to over 3 million monthly players, uniting two of the most influential platforms in the Minecraft ecosystem.
Minecraft is the best-selling video game, with over 300 million copies sold and nearly 170 million monthly active players as of 2024. A key driver of this success is the game’s integration of user-generated content (UGC), such as custom modifications (“mods”) and enhancements that expand gameplay.
UGC has become a cornerstone of Minecraft’s success, fostering creativity, collaboration, and sustained player engagement. Clients like Badlion and Lunar Client exist to optimize the Minecraft experience for players worldwide by providing a powerful, user-friendly launcher packed with improvements and customizations like mods that can alter gameplay mechanics, add new content, or offer quality-of-life improvements.
Lunar Client – Enhanced Minecraft experience
Lunar Client, which began as a high school project between three co-founders to develop new content within Minecraft, has grown to over 2.5 million monthly active players and 25+ million downloads as the appetite for modded Minecraft continues to grow.
Lunar Client offers over 65 customizable mods and hundreds of settings to enhance the Minecraft experience. The customizable mods range from On-Screen Heads Up Displays to Fully Integrated Performance Improvements and are suited for players of all game modes whether competing in player-versus-player (PvP) battles or tackling the cooperative challenges of SkyBlock.
In addition to offering customizable mods that improve performance, Lunar Client enhances Minecraft with features such as hosted worlds for easy multiplayer and an in-game radio for seamless music integration.
Its built-in social system, complete with text and voice chat, keeps players connected, while cosmetics and collaborations with popular creators let users express themselves in unique ways.
Whether players want to optimize gameplay, hang out with friends, or show off their unique style and personality in-game, Lunar Client makes Minecraft more immersive and personalized.
“By bringing Badlion into the Lunar Client ecosystem, we’re creating a unified platform that combines the best of both worlds—enhanced performance, customizable mods, and innovative features that players love. What began as a high school project has grown beyond our wildest dreams, and we’re thrilled to take this next step in elevating the Minecraft experience for everyone through this acquisition.
2025 is set to be a year of growth for us and, in addition to the acquisition, we’re exploring incredible brand partnerships with leaders in retail, entertainment, and beyond to bring even more benefits to our community.”
Matheus Fonseca, CEO and Co-founder of Moonsworth, Operator of Lunar Client
