New snapshot for Minecraft: Java Edition makes ‘the Nether Update’ even bigger
The Nether Update just keeps getting bigger.
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Everytime it looks like we’ve seen everything Mojang intends to include inthe Nether Update, the surprise us with more features, more toys, and more polish. The latest snapshot, creatively dubbed “20w16a” (just rolls of the tongue,) is a decently sized update that has some new things for us to play with while we wait for the full-fledged update to come outlater this year. The new snapshot forMinecraftincludes:
The Nether Update is truly impressive in its scale, and Mojang is knocking it out of the park when it comes to polish so far. Subtle transitions, new animations, updated particle effects, and original music all come together to make every location in the Nether feel unique and powerful. Like always, this snapshot also includes optimizations and bug fixes as well. If you’re interested in the full changelog, you can check out the posthere.
Is the Nether Update more exciting with every snapshot or what? Let us know what you think about the progress of the Nether Update in the comments below!
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