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November 4, 2025

Minecraft Snapshot 25w45a

The Mounts of Mayhem update introduces several new features, including the availability of Netherite horse armor, which can be crafted by upgrading Diamond Horse Armor using a Smithing Table. A new variant of the Zombie Nautilus, called the Coral Zombie Nautilus, has been added, spawning in warm ocean biomes. Camel Husks drop 2-3 Rotten Flesh upon defeat, with additional drops based on Looting levels. The "Mob Kabob" advancement rewards players for spearing five enemies with a charge attack. Changes include persistent Zombie Horses, Camel Husks, and Nautili with player interaction, reduced video memory impact of anisotropic filtering, and atmospheric changes during sunrises and sunsets. The Data Pack version is updated to 93.0, and the Resource Pack version is revised to 73.0. New data-driven features for Zombie Nautilus variants and spawn conditions based on biomes, moon brightness, and structures have been introduced. The minecraft:maxentitycramming game rule limit has been adjusted to a minimum of 0. Timelines, a new experimental feature, allow modifications in game behavior based on in-game day time. Item textures have been organized into a new items atlas, and various bugs have been fixed to improve gameplay stability. Snapshots are available for Minecraft: Java Edition, and players are advised to back up worlds before testing.

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October 17, 2025

Minecraft Update on Oct. 16 Brings Version 1.032 to Consoles

Minecraft's update released on October 16 applies Bedrock 1.21.114 fixes, identified as update download 1.032 (complete version 1.032.000). The update focuses on essential fixes rather than new features, enhancing gameplay stability. Fixes included in this update: - Resolved several crashes encountered by players. - Addressed issues with player skins and the character creator. - Corrected a bug affecting the Summon tool for spawning custom entities. Previous week's fixes included: - Fixed a bug that deleted Bundle contents when placed in a container above a filled Hopper (MCPE-226250). - Ensured the Copper Golem drops its carried item when interacted with while holding an item in the offhand or wearing armor (MCPE-228459). - Fixed a crash related to using %.s specifier with a length exceeding that of the multiplied string. - Addressed a potential crash during world load if an Actor query in script was executed. - Updated filters "allslotsempty," "anyslotempty," and "hasequipment" to support "mainhand" as an equipment location. This update is the fourth patch following The Copper Age major update.

AppWizard

October 16, 2025

Dead Cells dev’s new roguelike was “too punishing,” but it doesn’t regret its “extreme” approach

Motion Twin, the developer of Dead Cells, has released a new project called Windblown, which is currently in early access. The game has received positive feedback, but the initial launch faced criticism for its revenge system in co-op mode, which was deemed too punishing. In response to player feedback, the developers prioritized the Revenge Update to address community concerns. They also added an Endless Mode based on player requests, which was incorporated into the game in March 2025. Windblown continues to evolve with significant input from its player community.

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August 27, 2025

Minecraft Snapshot 25w35a

This week's update introduces a new Minecraft Server Management Protocol that allows real-time queries of player activity, adjustments to game rules, and updates to server settings. Several server properties have been transitioned into game rules, enabling modifications while the server is operational. Players can now use player icons in chat, and the copper golem has received enhancements along with various bug fixes. New features include support for the Halychian language. Changes to recipes now require Hanging Signs to be crafted exclusively with Iron Chains. The server list requires manual entry for new server names, and enhanced text input functionality allows text selection via mouse dragging. UI components will change the mouse cursor shape for better interaction, with a hand-shaped cursor for clickable text labels. Minor tweaks include adjustments to the hitbox of Copper Golems, which is now 0.98 blocks in height, and improvements to their functionality. The Data Pack version has been updated to 85.0, and the Resource Pack version is now at 67.0. Server properties have been streamlined, removing several in favor of game rules, including allow-nether, spawn-monsters, enable-command-block, and pvp. New server properties have been introduced to control the new protocol, including management-server-enabled, management-server-port, management-server-host, and status-heartbeat-interval. The new Minecraft Server Management Protocol is designed for dedicated servers, supporting querying and updating server state, notifying users of state changes, and complying with JSON-RPC 2.0 specifications. New game rules include pvp, allowEnteringNetherUsingPortals, spawnMonsters, and enableCommandBlocks. The text rendering component has been enhanced to support non-character objects within text, with new formats for object types. The chain has been renamed to iron_chain in both Data and Resource Packs. A comprehensive list of bugs has been fixed to enhance gameplay stability and performance. Snapshots are available for Minecraft: Java Edition, and users are advised to back up their worlds before installation.

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August 19, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds’ Free Title Update 4 to include large-scale PC optimization improvements

Capcom is set to release Free Title Update 4 for Monster Hunter Wilds this winter, focusing on enhancements for PC gamers. The update will optimize CPU and GPU performance, addressing issues like crashes, low frame rates, and gameplay stability. It will introduce one new monster and more challenging hunts, prioritizing performance improvements over weapon adjustments. Gradual improvements will be implemented in the weeks leading up to the update.