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March 31, 2025

Minecraft tips you need to know – from how to beat Endermen to pumpkin secrets

Minecraft has 204.33 million monthly users across various platforms. Llamas can serve as mobile storage with an inventory of 3 to 15 slots. The breaking pattern on blocks indicates orientation, appearing on the northern side. Lava is a superior fuel source in furnaces, outlasting wood and coal. Diamonds can now be found between levels 15 and 63, with deeper levels offering better chances. Players can change a blue sheep to red by bringing it near an Evoker. Torches can break surrounding sand and gravel blocks. Mushroom biomes do not spawn hostile mobs at night. Wearing a carved pumpkin prevents direct eye contact with Endermen. Iron Golems can be created for defense using iron blocks and a carved pumpkin. Cats deter Creepers. Doors placed underwater create air bubbles. Snowballs can defeat Blazes from a distance. Illuminating mob spawners with torches can stop enemy spawns. The Swift Sneak enchantment allows faster sneaking. Mooshrooms can be milked for mushroom stew. Dogs' collars can be dyed for identification. Covering pixel art with glass panes preserves designs. Zombies are attracted to turtle eggs.

AppWizard

March 27, 2025

Minecraft Spring to Life drop is out now with more mob variants and ambient features

Mojang has released the Spring to Life update for Minecraft, introducing several new features: - Cold and warm variants for Pig, Cow, and Chicken. - Sheep spawn with wool colors based on their biome. - Wolves have new sound variants. - Spawn Egg visuals have been improved. - Fallen tree generation has been added. - A new Firefly Bush block has been introduced. - Leaf Litter blocks have been added. - Wildflowers and Bush blocks have debuted. - Short Dry Grass and Tall Dry Grass blocks have been included. - A Cactus Flower block can grow on Cactus blocks. - New falling leaf particles have been added to Leaves blocks. - Ambient block sounds have been introduced in Desert and Badlands biomes. - Language support for Kyrgyz has been added.

AppWizard

March 27, 2025

Minecraft testing new flat world presets and a better way to locate your friends in-game

Mojang Studios is introducing the "Locator Bar" in version 1.21.80.20 of Minecraft Preview, which replaces the traditional experience bar and helps players locate friends with colored dots and elevation indicators. The Locator Bar can be toggled off for fairness, and players can remain invisible by crouching or using certain items. Additionally, version 1.21.80.22 will allow players to create flat worlds with various presets, such as oceans or deserts. Upcoming updates include new Ghast variants, the ability to ride Ghasts, and a significant visual overhaul called "Vibrant Visuals."

AppWizard

March 27, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ TNT popcorn bucket revealed

Odeon Cinemas has launched an exclusive TNT popcorn bucket and a collector's cup featuring seven character toppers to celebrate the upcoming A Minecraft Movie, set to release in April. The character toppers include Creeper, Enderman, Sheep, Skeleton, Wolf, Zombie, and Baby zombie riding a chicken. The Hungry Mob Collectors Combo will be available in selected cinemas from next week while stocks last. Vue Cinemas is also offering themed merchandise, including two popcorn bucket designs and the same collectible cups starting April 4. The film stars Jack Black as Steve and features a quest in the Overworld, with a soundtrack that includes Black's original song, “I Feel Alive,” released on March 20.

AppWizard

March 26, 2025

Minecraft – Official Spring to Life Launch Trailer

Mojang has released the Spring to Life update for Minecraft, introducing new features such as spring-themed biomes, new mob variants, and enhanced sounds. The update aims to enhance the game's aesthetics and mechanics, inviting players to explore the refreshed landscapes. The Spring to Life update is now available for all players.

AppWizard

March 25, 2025

Minecraft’s never going free-to-play because as it stands it’s ‘the best deal in the world’

Mojang introduced new sophisticated shaders for Minecraft, set to enhance the visual experience in 2025. The standard "Java and Bedrock" edition of Minecraft is priced at £20, with various deluxe editions, skins, and texture packs available. Two optional subscriptions, Marketplace Pass and Realms Plus, offer additional customization and multiplayer experiences, but the base purchase provides a complete gaming experience. Mojang emphasizes accessibility and a commitment to maintaining the game's core experience without aggressive monetization. A parent noted that Minecraft became the sole game played on their child's Switch after purchasing it for £20. Mojang's representatives confirmed that there is no pressure from Microsoft to explore new monetization strategies. Game director Agnes Larsson highlighted the cultural significance and community ethos of Minecraft. The latest update, "Spring to Life," is available for free and introduces new ambient features, mob variants, and minigames inspired by an upcoming movie adaptation.

AppWizard

March 25, 2025

What is the Minecraft update for 2025? Ghast lore, capes and a new live event

Mojang Studios announced multiple game drops for Minecraft in 2025, coinciding with the release of "A Minecraft Movie" on April 4. The first update, titled "Spring to Life," will launch on March 25 and introduce new mob variants, a firefly bush, falling leaf particles, leaf litter, new wildflower types, ambient sounds, and changes to loadstone crafting. A special in-game Live Event tied to the movie will run from March 25 to April 7, 2025, featuring mini-games and exclusive rewards. The second game drop will introduce the dried ghast block in the Nether, which can be rehydrated into a friendly "happy ghast." There will not be a traditional 1.22 update this year; instead, a series of game drops will occur throughout 2025.

AppWizard

March 25, 2025

Minecraft Vibrant Visuals Update Will Transform Way Players Experience the Game

Mojang's update, Minecraft Vibrant Visuals, enhances the game's graphical fidelity while maintaining core gameplay mechanics. The initial rollout will focus on the Bedrock Edition, followed by the Java Edition. New features include directional lighting, volumetric fog, dynamic shadows, enhanced water reflections, and subsurface scattering. Essential gameplay elements like mob spawning and crop growth will remain unchanged. The update is optional, allowing players to toggle new graphics on or off, and is backwards compatible with existing worlds. It will run locally, independent of friends' settings, and aims for accessibility across various Bedrock devices, with more compatibility details to be announced. Early testing versions will be available soon, with a full release expected in the coming months.

AppWizard

March 24, 2025

Minecraft to Get Vibrant Visuals Graphics Update Soon

Mojang announced the 'Vibrant Visuals' update for the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft, which will enhance the game's graphics with features like volumetric lighting, improved reflections, and subsurface scattering for foliage. The update will also add detail to mobs and items, such as glowing spider eyes and illuminating torches. It is purely cosmetic, leaving gameplay mechanics unchanged and ensuring compatibility for players in the same realm. The update will be tested on various devices, with a beta version to be released soon, and plans to extend it to the Java Edition are in place. The Minecraft With RTX experience offers the highest visual fidelity for players with powerful PCs.

AppWizard

March 24, 2025

Minecraft is getting a graphics overhaul with the Vibrant Visuals update

Minecraft Live announced significant updates, including the introduction of Vibrant Visuals, an optional graphical upgrade for the game. This upgrade will first be available for the Bedrock edition, with the Java edition to follow. Key features include directional lighting, subsurface scattering, and volumetric fog. Additionally, the upcoming update titled Spring to Life will introduce variants of various mobs and new ambient features like the firefly bush and falling leaves. A teased update will feature a dried ghast block that can be transported to the Overworld, where players can revive it as a friendly mob and equip a harness to mount it.