Hello Minecraft adventurers!
A new **Minecraft Beta & Preview (1.21.70.22)** has just been released, bringing fresh features, bug fixes, and some interesting biome updates. Whether you're exploring, farming, or experimenting with commands, there's something exciting in store for you.
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This update introduces **new animal variants, desert vegetation, and biome-based gameplay changes**. Hereโs a quick rundown:
- Warm Chicken โ Spawns in warm biomes (deserts, savannas, badlands). Lays **brown eggs**.
- Cold Chicken โ Found in cold biomes (snowy tundras, taigas). Lays **blue eggs**.
- A beautiful **pink flower** that grows on cacti.
- Can be crafted into **pink dye** or composted into bone meal.
- **Short Dry Grass** and **Tall Dry Grass** now naturally generate in **deserts** and **badlands**.
- Acts as fuel, compost material, and food for **sheep** to regrow wool.
Aside from these cool additions, several **bugs have been squashed** in this update:
- Fixed **command execution issues** when commands started with leading spaces.
- Resolved **unintended sideways movement** in certain gameplay scenarios.
- Multiplayer issue where players could get **stuck in the death animation** after respawning has been addressed.
- `minecraft:fluidContainer` component is now renamed to `minecraft:fluid_container` in API V2.
- Fixed interaction bugs for custom blocks using new block components.
While this update brings many improvements, some issues still remain. Here are a few known problems and how to deal with them:
1. Players moving sideways unintentionally?
- Try **reloading the world** or **restarting Minecraft**.
- Check if any controller settings or keybinds have been changed.
- Exiting and rejoining the world usually fixes this.
- If playing multiplayer, ask the server host to **reload chunks**.
Want to stay up-to-date with the latest Minecraft changes? Check out the official changelog here:
If you're experiencing any issues, be sure to report them via the Minecraft Bug Tracker or discuss them on the Minecraft Forum.
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The **1.21.70.22 Beta & Preview** introduces some **fun biome-specific mechanics**, making exploration even more dynamic! Have you tried out the **new chickens and cactus flowers** yet? What are your thoughts on the **dry grass biome changes**?
Drop your comments below and let's discuss the latest update!
Happy mining, crafting, and exploring!