Mojang has unveiled its latest beta and preview build for Minecraft Bedrock, marking a significant milestone in content delivery for the beloved game. This build, now accessible across multiple platforms, offers players a glimpse into the exciting features set to debut with the forthcoming Chaos Cubed game drop.
All new features from Minecraft 26.30.25/26 beta and preview
The Minecraft 26.30.25/26 Beta introduces a host of innovative features that promise to enhance gameplay. Among the standout additions are:
Geysers and TNT Sulfur Cubes
Leading the charge in this update are the Geysers, which emerge when a Magma block is positioned beneath a Sulfur block submerged under one to four blocks of water. These geological wonders launch players skyward upon contact, adding a thrilling vertical element to exploration. However, players should note that the current build has two known issues: the Geysers lack sound effects, and their particle animations may appear somewhat erratic.
In addition, the Sulfur Cube has received a noteworthy enhancement, now capable of absorbing TNT blocks. Once absorbed, the TNT can be activated through Redstone, fire, or nearby explosions. The timing of the fuse varies based on the activation method: a six-second fuse for Redstone and fire, while explosions yield a randomized fuse between 0.75 and three seconds. It’s important to remember that a Sulfur Cube with primed TNT cannot be bucketed, damaged, or sheared, and no Small Sulfur Cubes will spawn upon explosion. This update also addresses several fixes related to Sulfur Caves.
Features and big fixes
The Minecraft 26.30.25/26 beta and preview also bring several new features and significant bug fixes:
- Iron doors and stone buttons now generate correctly in strongholds.
- Four Sulfur Spikes can be crafted into one Sulfur block.
- A Panorama Scroll Speed slider has been added to Video settings.
- Long-standing gameplay bugs have been resolved, including issues with bees pollinating Spore Blossoms and Strider loot interaction with the Looting Enchantment.
- Graphical improvements address disappearing snow golem heads in Ray Tracing mode and animation issues on Android devices.
- User interface enhancements include better text field controls on Windows and improved crafting preview displays for wood variants.
Technical updates
On the technical front, the beta and preview introduce several noteworthy updates:
- Four entity components, including minecraft:bounciness and minecraft:applyknockbackrules, have successfully transitioned out of beta and are now available in the 1.26.30 format version.
- Voxel shapes have been added for 46 vanilla blocks, encompassing Dripleaf, Fence, and Fence Gate variants.
- A new SoundInstance API class has been introduced, allowing scripts to programmatically control sound playback.
This comprehensive update encapsulates the latest advancements in the Minecraft 26.30.25/26 beta and preview, inviting players to dive into a world of new possibilities.
