The update is highlighted by the rebalancing of several Villager trades as an experimental feature as well as adjustments and improvements to numerous in-game sounds. Plus, buckets can no longer pick up liquids for a few ticks after they’ve been placed.

Here’s the full rundown:

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Minecraft gains Nerf World DLC

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Yet another collaboration has just dropped in Minecraft, and players can now obtain DLC known as Nerf World.

With the DLC, players can battle with others online in four arenas that are themed around the dimensions of the Minecraft universe: the Overworld, the Nether, and the End. In the fourth one, it’s a Nerf arena. Each one can be accessed from the central hub, and this area also houses a training area. Only the Overworld will be initially unlocked, but the others can be acquired by completing certain challenges.

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Minecraft reveals Dungeons & Dragons collaboration DLC

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Original (3/28): Minecraft has another collaboration in the pipeline, as it was revealed today that the game is crossing over with Dungeons & Dragons with new DLC. The announcement was made during a D&D Direct presentation a few minutes ago.

The Dungeons & Dragons DLC will let players explore the Forgotten Realms as classic D&D character classes. Monsters like beholders, mimics, mindflayers, and gelatinous cubes are in as well. Some classic locations have been recreated, including Icewind Dale and Candlekeep, battling Beholders, Mimics, and more.

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Minecraft update out now (version 1.20.30), patch notes

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Minecraft got another beefy update today, and the game is now at version 1.20.30.

Mojang Studios changed the “You died” experience, including the camera zooming out so it’s easier to see why you died. It’s also possible to crawl under single block gaps, a new “Recipe Unlocked” notification will tell you when you’ve found a new crafting material, the amount of Diamond Ore found in the deepest parts of the world has increased, and more. Plus adjustments were made to block destroy times and explosion resistance values as well as fixes for over 100 community reported issues.

Here’s the full rundown:

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Minecraft reveals Disney Worlds of Adventure DLC

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It’s time for yet another collaboration in Minecraft, and players can now get their hands on Disney Worlds of Adventure DLC.

The DLC, which is comprised of six parts, involves hunting down gem shards hidden in the stories of Disney’s Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Snow White, Alice in Wonderland, and Beauty and the Beast. Players will be able to visit familiar locations, team up with some of their favorite Disney characters, and discover new twists, mobs, and puzzles to solve.

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Minecraft update out now (version 1.20.10), patch notes

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Minecraft is back with another update, and version 1.20.10 is pretty sizeable.

A bunch of improvements have now been implemented. Some of the highlights include how players can now sneak under 1.5 block gaps, shovels are no longer needed to craft Boats, more actions now emit vibrations detected by Sculk Sensors, and fixes to over 50 community-reported issues.

The full rundown can be found below.

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Minecraft reveals The Incredibles DLC

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Minecraft is unsurprisingly continuing its lineup of collaborations, and today unveiled new DLC based on The Incredibles. It’s actually out right now on the Minecraft Marketplace.

The Incredibles DLC comes from Oreville Studios and Walt Disney Games. In it, the world is in danger and players need to save the day by suiting up as their favorite Super and taking on evil forces with new abilities. Those who complete the mission will receive the Incredibles Supersuit Character Creator Item at no extra cost. Nine skins based on the iconic characters from the movies are included as well, and Edna is even a part of the mix.

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Minecraft “Trails & Tales” update out now (version 1.20.0), patch notes and trailer

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The big “Trails & Tales” update for Minecraft has just arrived, bringing the game to version 1.20.0.

There’s a lot that’s new here with camels, various archaeology, the Sniffer mob, and much more. More improvements and fixes are also included.

The full patch notes for Minecraft’s “Trails & Tales” update (version 1.20.0) are as follows:

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Minecraft getting “Trails & Tales” update in June

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Mojang has announced that the next big Minecraft update, “Trails & Tales” is slated for next month. Version 1.20 drops on June 7, 2023.

The Trails & Tales update includes a new biome, more mobs and blocks, and different ways to shape your Minecraft story. It’s possible to craft and build with bamboo and cherry. Bamboo wood sets include a raft that can be made with or without a chest. Also new is the camel mount, the sniffer, and more.

Here’s a bunch of additional details:

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Minecraft reveals SpongeBob SquarePants collaboration DLC

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Original (6/30): Minecraft isn’t slowing down on its collaborations, and it’s now been revealed that the game is teaming up with SpongeBob SquarePants from Nickelodeon.

So far it’s been confirmed that Mojang Studios has looked to replicate iconic locations from the show, including Bikini Bottom and the well-known houses of the characters. And speaking of characters, it looks like we can expect to see SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, Sandy, Mr. Krabs, Plankton, and Gary. There’s even a story in which everyone is trying to have the best day ever, and you’re trying to help them. One part of it involves crafting an instrument for Squidward, who wants to perform at the Oyster Stage.