Summary
A recent post fromMinecraft’s official X (formerly Twitter) account illustrated the various biomes of the game. At first, the image posted may seem innocuous, but upon further inspection, one notices that it features volcanoes. This has led to speculation thatMinecraftmay be adding a volcano biome to the game soon. Though there has been no official confirmation of this, it would be a good idea for Mojang to experiment with.
There is a lot that Mojang could do with an update focused specifically on volcanoes. Furthermore, the inclusion of functional volcanoes could affect how fans playMinecraftand plan the construction of shelters. It wouldn’t be the first time the studio has introduced new biomes, and they are always met positively by fans.
What a Volcano Biome in Minecraft Could Include
The inclusion of a volcano biome would be amazing from an aesthetic perspective. It would be great to see towering mountains spewing lava, giving players peaks to climb and environmental dangers to dodge. Exploration doesn’t have to be limited to the outside of volcanoes. The fiery mountains could also lead to underground chambers with flowing lava and other spectacles to discover. These underground networks could serve as maze-like structures filled with exclusive precious minerals as well as unstable rock formations.
It would take strategy to be able to master theMinecraftbiome, however. With lava flowing freely and the possibility of volcanic eruptions spilling magma and ash, players will have to carefully plan where they build their shelters and whether they are willing to abandon their homes if disaster strikes. To ensure there is variety, volcano biomes should be found in different types of environments. For example, some could be found in desolate deserts while others could be found on tropical islands. Furthermore, not all volcanoes need to be active, and dormant volcanoes could serve as a good home base for players looking to explore this biome.
Lava isn’t the only danger that volcanoes can bring. With major updates that introduce new biomes, there are usually new mobs introduced as well. This was seen withThe Wild update, which brought players the mangrove swamp biome as well as new mobs like:
Similarly, an update focused on volcanoes could also introduce new mobs to inhabit the biome. Some of theseMinecraftmobscould be friendly and useful to give players a good reason to brave the dangers of the biome while others could be hostile.
Gameplay in a Minecraft Volcano Biome
To deal with aMinecraftbiome that introduces new dangers, rewards, and mobs, players will need new equipment and tools. This could include new mining tools as well as heat-resistant armor to brave the hottest parts of the volcano biome. If Mojang is feeling daring, it could even introduce new transportation such as lava-resistant boats that would help players traverse the innards of volcanoes.
Players would have to balance the positives and negatives of setting up camp in a volcano biome, especially one with active volcanoes. It would be a dangerous place to dwell, with the chance of eruptions always present. However, if players can manage to survive, they could gain access to useful resources. It would be up to players to weigh up the pros and cons and take the appropriate measures to ensure they survive.
Lava is already a part ofMinecraft’s world, but with avolcano biome, things can be taken to a new level. Hopefully, theMinecraftpost is a hint at what is to come, as a volcano biome would be a wonderful addition to the game. It would satisfy players looking for a little danger, and it would be a good excuse to introduce new mobs and equipment to the game.
