The regular beta is out—download the test version of Minecraft 1.20.40.21 for free now!
This week brings a small improvement to treasure maps, as well as several important fixes. To align the gameplay with the Java Edition, Mojang has added vanilla parity in this version. The download link for Minecraft Bedrock Edition 1.20.40.21 is below—get started today!
Improvements in Minecraft PE 1.20.40.21
Now, treasure maps will show structures if they have been explored in Minecraft. Here are the changes included for the blocky world:
- Updated water sounds when diving
- Changed boss HP bar color
- No more camel dashes in water
- Improved iron golem spawning
Mod Development Fixes and Updates
For mod development in Minecraft, Mojang has improved documentation templates and made the following fixes:
- Fixed the control interface on touchscreen devices
- Added a sprint button for gamepad (specific to camel riding)
- Fixed bucket filling issues
- Resolved village placement issues in the Nether and End for MCPE
- Blocking with a shield will now prevent status effects from arrows
Download the beta version of Minecraft Bedrock 1.20.40.21 for Android—Trails & Tales Update—absolutely free!