Release Date for Minecraft 1.20 Update
The Minecraft 1.20 update is set to release in 2023, with a tentative release date in January confirmed during the Minecraft Live 2022 event in October. It would have been 2022, but the developers pushed back the release to continue adding new features and improvements.
Winner of Minecraft Mob Vote 2022
During the Minecraft Mob Vote 2022, players could vote on which new mob they wanted to see added to the game. With over 50% of the votes (Over 3.5 million people participated in this year’s poll), the Sniffer mob emerged as the winner.
The Minecraft 1.20 update will update the Mod with a baby version for breeding purposes. The Sniffer can sniff out seeds for new and unique plants in the overworld, expected to create new types of farms in the game.
Possible Names for Minecraft 1.20 Update
The developers still need to reveal the official name for the Minecraft 1.20 update. However, several potential names have been suggested based on the announced features and changes for the update. These names include the Desert Update, the End Update, the Farming Update, the Savanna Update, the Combat Update, and the Archaeology Update.
Confirmed Features for Minecraft 1.20 Update
The Minecraft 1.20 update has confirmed several new features. These include the addition of new biomes, blocks, and mobs, as well as improving gameplay mechanics and performance. Some of the specific features:
- The addition of a new desert biome will feature dunes, cacti, and new mobs.
- Adding a new savanna biome will feature acacia trees, savanna grass, and new mobs.
- Adding a new archaeology system will allow players to uncover ancient artifacts and structures buried beneath the world’s surface.
- Adding new blocks and items, such as quartz pillars and brick walls.
- Adding a new mob called the Pufferfish can inflate itself as a defense mechanism.
Speculations and Leaks for Minecraft 1.20 Update
Confirmed features for the Minecraft 1.20 update include the following. There have also been various speculations and leaks about what else the update may consist of based on rumors and information shared by players and insiders. Still, the developers do not yet confirm these. Some of the speculated features for the update include:
- A new weather system would introduce rain, thunderstorms, and other weather phenomena to the game.
- Adding a new village biome would feature new building styles and structures.
- The addition of a new mob called the Piglin, which would be a hostile mob that can be found in the nether.
- Adding new enchantments and potions would offer new gameplay mechanics and abilities.
- The addition of new structures and ruins, which would be randomly generated and contain loot and other rewards.
There are also a few other features that have been rumored or speculated for the Minecraft 1.20 update. These include:
- The addition of new fishing mechanics, including the ability to catch different types of fish and use bait.
- The addition of new crops and farming features, such as new crops and the ability to water and fertilize plants.
- The addition of new mob variants, such as different colors or types of existing mobs.
- The addition of new blocks and items, such as colored glass and new types of doors and fences.
- The addition of new gameplay mechanics, such as the ability to tame and ride mobs or the ability to craft custom items and tools.
