The latest Minecraft Beta & Preview version 1.21.60.21 is here, bringing exciting new features, updates, and fixes. Mojang continues to refine the game, ensuring a smoother and more enjoyable experience for players. Here's everything you need to know about this update.
Key Highlights of 1.21.60.21
Minecraft Beta & Preview 1.21.60.21 focuses on improving gameplay, enhancing accessibility, and addressing critical bugs. This version is part of the ongoing development process, so players can try out new features before they are released to the public.
New Features and Improvements
- Accessibility Updates: Narration has been added to the Realms plan picker screen. This allows players to navigate below the "buy" button to access additional information about each plan.
- Gameplay Mechanics: The game now pauses in single-player worlds when you open the pause menu. This feature can be toggled on or off in the Settings > General menu.
- World Spawn Adjustments: The algorithm for determining spawn points has been enhanced to prioritize better biome locations, even if they are farther from the world's origin point.
- Collision Detection: Improved interactions between moving blocks and mobs to ensure smoother gameplay.
- Sculk Sensors: Sculk Sensors now detect Resin Clumps placed by the Creaking Heart, providing new opportunities for redstone creations.
- Plant Blocks: Various plant blocks have been updated to render their faces consistently with the Java Edition.
- Block Behavior: Adjustments have been made to ensure better performance and stability when interacting with blocks.
- Creaking Mobs: Creakings now crumble if their Creaking Heart is forcibly deactivated through commands. They are now persistent like other hostile mobs.
- Animal Breeding: Breeding sheep with compatible wool colors now produces offspring with a blend of the parents' colors. Similarly, wolves and cats inherit mixed collar colors when bred.
- Gameplay Fixes: Resolved issues where mobs would behave unexpectedly near moving blocks.
- Graphical Fixes: Improved the rendering of blocks and items to align with Java Edition standards.
- General Stability: Addressed various crashes and performance issues reported by beta testers.
To try out the latest beta features:
- For Windows & Xbox Players: Opt into the beta via the Xbox Insider Hub app.
- For Android Users: Join the beta program through the Google Play Store.
- This version is part of Minecraft's beta program, meaning it is a work-in-progress and may contain bugs.
- Worlds played in beta cannot be reverted to previous versions. Always back up your worlds before trying new features.
- Your feedback is invaluable! Report any issues you encounter at bugs.mojang.com.
Minecraft Beta & Preview 1.21.60.21 introduces exciting changes and fixes to improve your gameplay experience. From better accessibility to enhanced mechanics, Mojang continues to deliver updates that cater to players' needs. Dive into the beta today and explore the new features!
For detailed patch notes, visit the official announcement at Minecraft Beta & Preview 1.21.60.21 Release Notes.
Happy crafting, builders and adventurers!