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.

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Minecraft update out now (version 1.19.70), patch notes

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Mojang Studios has just come out with a new version 1.19.70 update for Minecraft.

The patch “brings several quality of life improvements to the game, changes to horse breeding, plus early versions of Archaeology and the Sniffer as new experimental features from the upcoming 1.20 update.” The team addressed multiple crashes that could occur during gameplay, improved player emotes, and more.

The full patch notes for the Minecraft version 1.19.70 update are as follows:

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Minecraft reveals Mega Man X DLC

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Another collaboration has just landed in Minecraft, as players can get their hands on brand new DLC based on Mega Man X.

The world of Mega Man X has been recreated, complete with the official soundtrack and 14 classic skins from the series. Players can use the Blue Bomber’s arsenal of nine weapons to fight an army of Mavericks as they make their way through iconic levels and defeat epic bosses.

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Minecraft update out now (version 1.19.60), patch notes

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Minecraft has been given its latest update, with players having access to version 1.19.60.

This patch is mainly about quality of life improvements as well as some new experimental features. Also noteworthy, over 70 community-reported bugs have been fixed.

The patch notes for the Minecraft version 1.19.60 update are as follows:

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Minecraft reveals Avatar Legends DLC, details and trailer

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Mojang Studios today unveiled details about new Avatar Legends DLC for Minecraft.

The game is teaming up with the Nickelodeon franchise in all sorts of way. Players can meet up with Katara, Zuko, and others while completing quests, explore all four nations from the hit shows, and channel the skins of your favorite Avatar characters. The goal is to master all four elements and learn new skills from Team Avatar and Team Korra. Players can also get their hands on a free Blue Spirit Mask in the Character Creator.

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Minecraft update out now (version 1.19.50), patch notes

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A massive 1.19.50 update has just gone live for Minecraft.

The update is comprised of new features, content, and fixes. Some of the highlights include a spectator mode, new default skins, camels, and stability improvements.

The full patch notes for the Minecraft version 1.19.50 update are as follows:

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Minecraft update version 1.20 update coming in 2023, first details

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Today, Mojang shared the first details about the next major update for Minecraft, version 1.20. It will launch sometime in 2023. Mojang will be using the time until release to shape the update throughout the development process and gain input from the community.

Although a name for the update hasn’t been shared, we do know what the theme is. It’s intended to enable self-expression through representation.

Here’s what we know about the Minecraft version 1.20 update thus far:

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Minecraft 2022 mob vote results announced, sniffer to be added

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Minecraft Live 2022 is taking place today, and as part of that, the winner was announced for this year’s mob vote.

Fans could choose between the tuff golem, rascal, or sniffer. Ultimately, it was sniffer that won out, and it will be fully developed and added to the game in the future. Sniffer received over half of the total votes.

Here’s the official overview of the creature:

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Minecraft Batman DLC announced

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New Batman DLC is on the way to Minecraft, it’s been announced. The content is coming very soon as it’s launching on October 18, 2022.

The DLC will let players use Batman’s gadgets to explore Gotham. They’ll take on villains like Harley Quinn, Penguin, and more as they unravel Joker’s nefarious plot. After Minecraft Live 2022 finishes today, players can pick up the free Batman Cap Character Creator item in the dressing room.