The latest Minecraft Bedrock Edition update, version 1.21.51, is now available. This release focuses on resolving several issues identified in version 1.21.50 and introduces a revamped Play Screen for an improved gaming experience.
Bug Fixes and Features
General Improvements
- Resolved multiple crashes that occurred during gameplay.
- Fixed an issue where some shaped crafting recipes were not parsed correctly.
- Addressed a problem with legacy data-driven blocks not applying the correct render layer from the material instances component.
World Generation
- Creaking Hearts now spawn more frequently in naturally generated Pale Oak biomes. (Bug Reference: MCPE-187337)
Updated Play Screen
The Play Screen has undergone a major overhaul, making it more user-friendly and feature-rich. Here’s what’s new:
- Worlds Tab: Quickly access your saved local and LAN worlds.
- Realms Tab: Effortlessly jump into Realms you own or are part of.
- Servers Tab: Connect to featured multiplayer servers from partners or your custom servers.
- Create from Template: Explore, create, and rate templates from Minecraft creators.
- Friends Section: Easily connect with your Minecraft friends via the new location in the top-right corner of the screen.
We value your feedback! Share your thoughts on the updated Play Screen by visiting the Minecraft Feedback Site.
Incremental Rollout
Please note that these updates are being gradually rolled out, so they may not be immediately available in all regions.
Known Issue
- When playing Hardcore worlds on a Realm, the world tag currently displays “Survival” instead of “Hardcore.” The team is actively working on resolving this issue.
Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, happy crafting!
