Release Date: March 25, 2025
Platform: All Platforms (Java & Bedrock)
Update Type: Game Drop
Cow Variants
- Cold Cow: Light brown Highland cow with furry coat and straight horns (spawns in taigas, windswept biomes)
- Warm Cow: Found in warmer biomes like jungles and savannahs
- Original Cow: Now spawns in temperate areas (plains, forests, swamps)
- Cold Chicken: Black with rooster-style mane (cold biomes)
- Warm Chicken: Cream and orange colored (warm biomes)
- Pig Variants: New cold and warm variants matching their biomes
- All variants can be bred together - babies randomly match one parent
Leaf Litter
- Found in forests, dark forests, and wooded badlands
- Can be crafted by smelting leaf blocks
- Tint matches the leaf color of each biome
- Makes crunching sounds when walked on
- Small decorative flowers (orange, yellow, pale blue)
- Can place up to 4 on the same block
- Found naturally in birch forests and meadows
- Break down into yellow dye
- Can be duplicated with bonemeal
- Glimmers with firefly particles in dark environments
- Adds atmospheric lighting to builds
- Creates magical ambiance in forest areas
- Falling Leaves: Dynamic particle effects in forest biomes
- Desert Sounds: Howling wind and ambient desert audio
- The Bush: New lush plant block for decoration
- Improved Atmosphere: More immersive biome experiences
Builders will love:
- More decorative options with wildflowers and leaf litter
- Atmospheric firefly bushes for mood lighting
- Enhanced biome aesthetics with falling leaves
- More variety in animal farming with new variants
- Enhanced exploration with improved biome atmosphere
- New dye sources from wildflowers
- Use leaf litter to create natural forest floor textures
- Combine different animal variants for diverse farms
- Place firefly bushes near water features for magical effects
- Use wildflowers in gardens and meadow builds
- Mix warm and cold animal variants for unique breeding setups
This is just the first of two game drops planned for 2025! Expect:
- Happy Ghast and aerial transportation
- Copper Golem automation features
- More frequent, smaller updates throughout the year