The next two Minecraft updates were unveiled during the spookiest Minecraft Live yet

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What you need to know

  • Mojang Studios has kicked off its new Minecraft Live format, which gives a sneak peek at the near future of Minecraft.
  • One of the biggest reveals during the show has been the next two major Minecraft content updates (or “Game Drops”), both possessing creepier themes for the spooky season
  • The first is dubbed “Bundles of Bravery,” and it brings new features like Hardcore Mode for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition and bundles.
  • The second coming in the next few months doesn’t have a name yet, but brings even spookier features like a new hostile mob and biome.

As an avid Minecrafter with over a decade of experience under my belt, let me tell you, this latest Game Drop from Mojang Studios is sending shivers down my pixelated spine! The Pale Garden biome and its sinister inhabitant, The Creaking, are just the kind of chilling additions that keep us block-builders on our virtual toes.

A fresh chapter begins for Minecraft, as Mojang Studios has unveiled their vision for the game’s future development. This includes regular, smaller updates and a permanent end to the controversial Minecraft Live Mob Vote. Additionally, they plan to hold more focused bi-annual Minecraft Live events, with the first one starting today – Minecraft Live 2024!

For this year’s Minecraft Live, as per tradition, we’re excited to announce the upcoming major content updates, or Game Drops, for Minecraft. Mojang Studios has unveiled the initial details for “Bundles of Bravery,” a smaller update scheduled to arrive before Halloween, offering additional challenges and features to enhance your gaming experience.

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Absolutely, there’s more to come! Mojang is planning another Game Drop, with a spooky horror theme, which we’ll learn about soon. I find it thrilling to witness such connected and relevant updates in live-service games like Minecraft, and this seems like an exciting extension of the Minecraft 15th Anniversary festivities. Stay tuned for all the details from Minecraft Live 2024!

Spooky Minecraft updates for the spooky season

Coming up soon for Minecraft players is an exciting new addition called “Bundles of Bravery.” This game drop, perfect for the Halloween season, introduces fresh features and gameplay elements that Mojang Studios have been collaboratively developing with the gaming community.

The much-anticipated “Bundles of Courage” update will be rolling out across all Minecraft platforms in no time! Here are the details Mojang has officially revealed about the imminent content drop.

  • Hardcore Mode in Bedrock Edition. A staple of Minecraft: Java Edition, Hardcore Mode challenges players to survive Minecraft at its most difficult with a single life. If you die, your game is over and you have to start over completely from the beginning. Now, Hardcore Mode finally debuts in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on modern platforms following years of community requests, providing a new level of challenge for the most skilled Minecraft players.
  • Bundles. Bundles were originally supposed to be a part of the Minecraft “Caves & Cliffs” Update, but were delayed repeatedly as Mojang sought to improve the feature. Now, Bundles are finally coming in the “Bundles of Bravery” Game Drop.
    • Bundles are crafted with leather and web, and can be dyed with any color for customization
    • Bundles are accessed via the inventory, and allow players to carry significantly more by stashing items inside them, like portable chests
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The upcoming Game Drop further explores a chilling motif, though it doesn’t currently have a designated title. However, there are some details we can share about it. It’s slated to introduce a fresh aggressive creature and biome in Minecraft, and it’s anticipated to roll out within the next few months. Here’s what Mojang has officially disclosed regarding this Game Drop.

  • The Pale Garden. The latest new biome coming to the Minecraft Overworld, The Pale Garden is creepily calm. It’s desaturated and almost entirely silent during the day. At night, new creepy ambient sounds debut and players may encounter the native hostile mob.
    • The Pale Garden is comprised of Pale Oak trees, Pale Hanging Moss, and Pale Moss Carpet, with high density offering low visibility to players
    • The Pale Oak trees can be harvested for the Pale Oak wood set, which is near-white
    • This biome is also home to The Creaking
  • The Creaking. This new hostile mob only exists in The Pale Garden at night, and perfectly blends into the Pale Oak trees.
    • The Creaking attacks players on sight, but only moves when players look away from it
    • The Creaking cannot be killed by attacking it directly; instead, players must track down The Creaking Heart connected to it
    • The Creaking Heart block is hidden within a nearby Pale Oak tree, and when it’s destroyed the connected Creaking dies with it
    • Players can mine The Creaking Heart with a Silk Touch pickaxe to pick it up and place it elsewhere, unleashing a creepy Creaking at will
  • Pale Oak wood set. In addition to a new biome and horrifying new mob, this Game Drop will feature the Pale Oak wood set for players to build with.
    • Like other wood sets, this is a cosmetic addition that features a new white aesthetic for blocks, stairs, doors, slabs, fences, boats, and more
    • Players can also place Pale Hanging Moss and Pale Moss Carpet to complete the desaturated, creepy vibe

Game Drop refers to new updates coming soon to Minecraft. Mojang Studios has confirmed that ‘The Pale Garden’ and ‘The Creaking’ will be added to Minecraft: Java Edition (Snapshots), Minecraft: Bedrock Edition (Betas), and Minecraft Preview in the near future. These features are still being tested for a few months before they are officially released later this year, after which they will be available for everyone to play.

Minecraft Live 2024 is in full swing

On this particular Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time, the inaugural episode of Mojang Studios’ revamped show format, Minecraft Live 2024, was broadcasted. This event, designed to be more compact and focused on near-term developments in the Minecraft universe, serves as a grand celebration for everything Minecraft-related. You can catch it live on YouTube by clicking above.

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Absolutely, you can learn not only how to catch Minecraft Live 2024 but also a host of related information such as locating accessibility options, previewing what’s in store for this event, and even earning special in-game prizes just by tuning in. It’s not just about the new Minecraft release; the show encompasses the community, the game creators, upcoming Minecraft projects like the live-action Minecraft film, and much more.

Besides Minecraft Live, Mojang Studios has also shared some fresh updates about Minecraft. Specifically, they’ve announced the upcoming native release of Minecraft on PlayStation 5, offering PS5 players improved gameplay performance and extended draw distances (regrettably, there won’t be ray tracing in this version).

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2024-09-28 21:15