The upcoming update for Minecraft, titled The Garden Awakens, is set to introduce an intriguing new mob and a captivating biome, enhancing the game’s already rich landscape. Players can anticipate this update in the first week of December, specifically on December 3, when it will be available for both Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions. This update, designated as version 1.21.4, was initially referred to as the Winter Drop, reflecting the predominantly white, snow-like aesthetic of the newly teased biome.
In a shift from its traditional annual summer releases, Mojang Studios has adopted a more dynamic approach by rolling out smaller updates throughout the year. This strategy allows players to engage with new content more frequently, with a preview already available through snapshot 24w40a.
What is the Minecraft: The Garden Awakens update?
The Garden Awakens update introduces the pale garden biome, a unique addition characterized by its striking black-and-white color scheme. This biome will feature new blocks and the pale oak wood set, which includes various items such as doors, trapdoors, boats, and fences. Notably, the pale garden stands apart from other biomes due to the absence of animal mobs, creating a distinct atmosphere. However, players will encounter a new native mob known as the Creaking.
The Creaking mob adds an element of mystery to the pale garden, emitting a sound reminiscent of a creaking tree as it moves. Its grey body allows it to blend seamlessly into the environment, with only its three glowing eyes visible from afar. Additionally, players will discover a unique block associated with this mob, called the Creaking Heart. Acquiring this block may prove challenging, as it cannot be obtained through conventional means, requiring players to break it to defeat a Creaking.
Among the exciting new items and blocks slated for inclusion in Minecraft with the Garden Awakens update are:
- Pale oak tree
- Pale oak sapling
- Pale moss
- Pale moss carpet
- Pale hanging moss
- Pale oak wood
- Pale oak wood set:
- Door
- Fence
- Fence gate
- Plank
- Sign
- Hanging sign
- Slab
- Stairs
- Trapdoor
- Wood
- Stripped log
- Stripped wood
- Button
- Pressure Plate
- Boat
- Boat with Chest
