Minecraft reveals Caves and Cliffs update for Summer 2021 release, details
Posted on October 3, 2020 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch
To kick off Mincraft Live today, Mojang Studios revealed a major update known as Caves and Cliffs. It will release in Summer 2021.
Here’s a rundown as to what’s included;
– Big improvements to cave and underground exploration
– Adds “more spectacular mountain generation”
– Mountains were the winner of the 2019 Minecon Live biome vote, and this update will make them a much bigger part of Minecraft’s world
– Snow “traps, the charming and mischievous goats, and much more
– The caves in Minecraft will soon have much more variety, with lush caves, dripstone caves, crystal geodes and more being added
– Different blocks and new mobs to encounter
– Sculk Sensor: block that emits a redstone signal, allowing players the chance to build such “amazing contraptions” as a wireless redstone
– Stalactite and stalagmite blocks are “spiky blocks with different mechanics, such as increased fall damage if you land on them”
– New copper ore to find underground
– This can be used to craft a lightning rod block
– The lucky few will happen across the crystal geodes that can be used to craft a telescope
– New mobs like the Warden, a “hostile mob well adapted to the dark caves it lives in thanks to its ability to react on movement instead of what it sees, and the Axolotl, an adorable cave-dwelling water creature that can aid in battle”
Underground biomes aren’t all terrifying lava lakes and skeleton-infested mines; instead – if you follow the roots – you’ll find the lush caves are a stunning oasis of calm and tranquillity.
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— Minecraft (@Minecraft) October 3, 2020
Tumble absent-mindedly down a hole, sail your trusty vessel into the deep, watery unknown or carefully descend that ancient ravine: whatever your underground exploration method – get ready for improved cave generation!
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— Minecraft (@Minecraft) October 3, 2020
Speaking of mountains and books by Max Brooks, that brings us to mobs that live on mountains and like to eat books (we suspect).
As promised, we’ve added goats – the hugely-anticipated mob from last year’s biome vote. Jumping goats! Ramming goats! Baby goats! So many goats! pic.twitter.com/Wf5LWdHHgk
— Minecraft (@Minecraft) October 3, 2020
