Minecraft getting updates on Switch and Wii U tonight
Later tonight, Minecraft will be receiving updates on both Switch and Wii U. New content, other additions, and changes are being implemented. On Switch specifically, features will now be in line with other platforms.
Head past the break for the full patch notes on both Switch and Wii U.
Switch
Added Glide!
Updated Switch Features to be inline with other platforms
Added Adventure Time Mash-up Pack.
Added Magic: The Gathering Skin Pack.
Added Chinese Mythology Battle Map.
Added Temple, a free Glide track.
Your best run in Glide will now be recorded (as long as it is under 5 minutes), and a Ghost will fly alongside you in Solo Mode to help you improve!
The default controls have been changed slightly, and you can now define your own control scheme in the options menu.
Added Pick Block – This is unassigned by default.
Added Off-hand slot for Maps and Arrows.
Added Shulker Box item.
Added Shulker Shell item.
Added Iron Nugget item. You can now smelt Iron and Gold armour into nuggets.
More items can now be used as fuel in a furnace.
Added new Note Block sounds
Added some new sound effects for filling Cauldrons, paddling Boats, using a Fishing Rod, and End Portals.
Using a Firework while gliding with Elytra will now give you a boost. Don’t try this at home!
Added Concrete Powder Blocks – 16 Different colors!
Added Concrete Blocks – 16 Different colors!
Added Glazed Terracotta Block – 16 Different patterns!
Changed the color of Dyes, Wool and Banners
Wii U
Added Adventure Time Mash-up Pack.
Added Magic: The Gathering Skin Pack.
Added Temple, a free Glide track.
Your best run in Glide will now be recorded (as long as it is under 5 minutes), and a Ghost will fly alongside you in Solo Mode to help you improve!
The default controls have been changed slightly, and you can now define your own control scheme in the options menu.
Added Pick Block – This is unassigned by default.
Added Off-hand slot for Maps and Arrows.
Added Shulker Box item.
Added Shulker Shell item.
Added Iron Nugget item. You can now smelt Iron and Gold armour into nuggets.
More items can now be used as fuel in a furnace.
Added new Note Block sounds
Added some new sound effects for filling Cauldrons, paddling Boats, using a Fishing Rod, and End Portals.
Using a Firework while gliding with Elytra will now give you a boost. Don’t try this at home!
Added Concrete Powder Blocks – 16 Different colors!
Added Concrete Blocks – 16 Different colors!
Added Glazed Terracotta Block – 16 Different patterns!
Changed the color of Dyes, Wool and BannersThanks to Justin for the tip.
