Minecraft: Java Edition releases a new Snapshot with some changes to combat
Changing the way we fight.
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What you need to know
Mojang has taken to Twitter once again to announce the release of a new Snapshot forMinecraft. The Snapshot is based on the latest version of Minecraft and makes some important changes to Minecraft’s established combat system. The combat system present in Minecraft has changed very little since Minecraft’s introduction, so any changes making the combat more dynamic and fluid are welcome. You canread more about the changes here.
Java players, are you up for a challenge? Our latest Java Snapshot is here, with several changes to our combat system to make your battles even more exhilarating:↣https://t.co/9NSBKWDcGA↢pic.twitter.com/2KBRW6RC5mJava players, are you up for a challenge? Our latest Java Snapshot is here, with several changes to our combat system to make your battles even more exhilarating:↣https://t.co/9NSBKWDcGA↢pic.twitter.com/2KBRW6RC5m— Minecraft (@Minecraft)January 17, 2020January 17, 2020
Right now, this Snapshot is purely experimental, and may not show up in Minecraft any time soon. This is separate from the main game, and won’t be released unless Mojang decides it’s ready for primetime. To learn more about how to install and play Snapshots in Minecraft: Java Edition, you canread our comprehensive guide right here.
Some of the changes made to Minecraft’s combat system include:
This Snapshot is available right now, but if you’re not interested in messing around with experimental slices of Minecraft, you can buy the modern Bedrock Edition on the platform of your choice.
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