Summary

Minecrafthas rolled out an extensive new update that targets a plethora of bugs and glitches, as well as makes changes to the UI and artificial intelligence. Players will notice several quality-of-life improvements have also been made inMinecraft’s latest update, finally bringing the game to version 1.21.20. The update is available on most console platforms, including the Nintendo Switch, which is the primary choice for some fans due to its handheld capabilities.

Minecraftis a game that needs no introduction, becoming a force in both the video game and entertainment industries. The franchise’s grasp on pop culture remains as firm as ever, with a live-actionMinecraftfilm in the works. However, the original game itself remains a treasure trove for both new and longtime fans of the franchise, withMinecraftreceiving significant and continued support from developer Mojang. The team recently deployed its latest version 1.21.20 update, modernizingMinecraftin a variety of ways on multiple platforms, including Nintendo Switch.

Stability was greatly improved inMinecraft’s latest update, with a number of bugs being fixed that have affected content downloads getting stuck. Various error indicators have also been addressed, like one that would leave downloads stuck at 0%.Save corruption affectedMinecraftfor years, but item and block corruption when converting words from legacy Console Edition has now been fixed.

Gameplay was another key point ofMinecraft’s latest update, with several changes and tweaks being made. Trial Chambers now generate less frequently within the Deep Dark biome, and loot ejected from Vaults in Trial Chambers is now dependent on level, player position, and seed.Minecraftfeatures a variety of items that affect movement, with player speed being changed in the game’s new update. Jumping now no longer overrides previous greater upward velocity, meaning it no longer cancels momentum from a Wind Burst explosion. Players also no longer go into a crawl when moving towards a bed when there is a 1.5-unit gap above it.

Minecraftalso features a wide range of mobs, which was another focal point in the game’s latest update. Players will take note that the Bogged’s underwater attacks no longer apply a Slowness effect to them. Bogged also no longer levitate when riding in a boat, raft or minecart. In addition, parrots can now correctly imitate the Bogged when nearby. Pufferfish now give the Nausea 1 effect instead of the more intense Nausea 2 when consumed, and mounts and vehicles are no longer given a slight velocity during a dismount. These are just some of the changes made inMinecraft’s sweeping new update, which is available now.

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