Minecraft 1.16 Beta Version

The beta version of the Nether update for Minecraft 1.16 is now available for Xbox One, Windows 10, and Android. You can download the update here.

Biomes

Nether

The fog in the Nether will appear smoother.

Warped Forest

This biome is now accessible in the Nether of Minecraft.
Warped Nylium now covers the entire surface of caves along with various other unusual plant species.
The primary flora of this biome consists of massive, distorted fungi and glowshrooms that illuminate the surroundings.
The twisted forest is enveloped in a deep blue mist.
The air is saturated with warped spores.
While the distorted forest is an unusual location, it does not pose any significant threat.

Crimson Forest

This biome is now available in the Lower World of Minecraft Bedrock.
The crimson nylium now blankets the entire cave surface alongside various other unique plant species.
The dominant vegetation in this biome features enormous crimson mushrooms and glowshrooms that light up the area.
Weeping vines hang down from the cave ceilings and from the caps of massive crimson mushrooms.
The Crimson Forest is home to mobs such as Hoglins, Piglins, and Zombified Piglins.
The air is filled with crimson spores.

Soul Sand Valley

This biome is now available in the Minecraft Nether.
The primary materials found in Soul Sand Valley are soul sand and soul soil.
Basalt stalagmites can be found both above and below.
Ash swirls through the air.
The valley is bathed in a light blue glow.
This biome is populated by numerous skeletons that can pose a significant threat to players.

Blocks

Two new materials have emerged that resemble wood but are fire-resistant. These are crimson and warped stems.
Basalt blocks form part of basalt stalagmites and can be placed in any orientation.
New blocks include warped nileum and crimson nileum, found in their respective biomes.
New plants consist of Nether sprouts and both warped and crimson roots.
There are two new types of mushrooms: crimson and warped. To cultivate them yourself, you will need bone meal.
Another block introduced is the warped wart.
Weeping vines now hang from the base of blocks, and players can climb on them as well.
A new block called Shroomlight has been added, which naturally illuminates its surroundings like glowstone.
Soul soil has been introduced, causing flames of any fire to take on a blue hue.
A torch of the soul is created from the soil of the soul, which can then be transformed into a lantern of the soul.
By using the soil of the soul as a base, you can summon the Wither.
To spread Netherrack, simply combine bone meal and Nether quartz.
Twisted roots, crimson roots, and mushrooms can be placed in pots.

Target Block (Experimental Version)

As you approach the center, the signal from the redstone will intensify.
To craft a target block, you need to create a hay block and four pieces of redstone.
Since this is a test version, the target block has been included in experimental gameplay, but it may not function on certain platforms.

Mobs

Piglins

Piglins are hostile mobs that inhabit the Nether.
They often wander through the Crimson Forest, but there are chances to encounter them in the desert as well.
For Piglins, players are a target they will attack as soon as they spot them.
If you wear the appropriate attire, Piglins will treat you with more respect.
Piglins have an aversion to strangers. If they catch you mining or opening a chest, they are likely to assume you’re a thief and will immediately attack.
Piglins have a strong affinity for gold, which you can take advantage of.
Gold serves as currency for Piglins. If you wish to purchase something from them, toss a gold ingot at them or right-click while holding one.
If Piglins become very hungry, they may start hunting Hoglins. The winners of these encounters vary each time.
Piglins typically attack in groups. If a battle breaks out nearby, all Piglins in the vicinity will join in.
Dead Piglins quickly turn into zombified versions.
Piglins emerge from soul fire and zombified Piglins.
Drowned skeletons still have a strong dislike for Piglins, and they immediately engage in combat upon encountering each other.
Smaller Piglin variants do not pose a significant threat to players.

Hoglins

Hoglins are large, hostile mobs that inhabit the crimson forests of the Nether.
They are aggressive towards players and can easily kill or knock them off cliffs. Exercise extreme caution.
When defeated, they may drop pork, but this is quite rare.
Hoglins can be bred using crimson fungi, but you should be prepared for potential consequences.
As mentioned earlier, Hoglins are frequently attacked by Piglins. Sometimes one side prevails, and at other times the opposite occurs.
Despite their battles, it’s difficult to label Hoglins and Piglins as true enemies; rather, their conflict serves to maintain balance.
The smaller individuals may seem like vicious and cruel creatures, yet in reality, they resemble angry puppies without teeth.
If you’re looking for a way to defend yourself against Hoglins, nothing will serve you better than warped fungi.

Zombified Piglins

Zombified Piglins have been renamed from Zombie Piglins. They now possess ears, specifically one ear.

Netherite

This is a new, highly durable material found in the Nether. With it, you can enhance your diamond gear.

Effects of Netherite

Items crafted from netherite will not sink in lava, so you won’t have to worry about losing all your gear after a dip in molten rock.
Netherite items are more suitable and valuable for enchanting (more valuable than diamonds but less than gold).
Netherite tools boast greater durability and lifespan compared to diamond ones.
Netherite weapons deal more damage per hit than their diamond counterparts.
Netherite armor provides a knockback resistance effect, meaning arrows will barely push you back upon impact.
Netherite blocks can serve as a base for beacons, while netherite ingots can be used as fuel. An unexpected use, but it might come in handy for some.
Netherite blocks feature amazing textures!

Crafting Netherite

Deep underground in the Nether, you can find remnants of netherite.
To create a netherite ingot, combine 4 netherite scraps with 4 gold ingots.
You can smelt this into netherite scrap using either a regular or blast furnace.

Bug Fixes

The Ender Dragon no longer deals massive damage to players within seconds.
Mobs and players can no longer drown in lava, making breathing potions unnecessary.
Each type of animal will only spawn on its designated blocks.
When placing pumpkins, support from below is no longer required.
When placing gates, support from below is also no longer necessary.
When enchanted skulls are held by a character or stored in their inventory, they will emit a glow.
Flowers can now be removed from pots while keeping the pots intact.
Items that have not yet been picked up by players will transform into a rotating 3D model of that item, similar to how drop blocks behave.
A layer of podzol will appear beneath spruce trees if they are planted by the player.
If an iron grate is held by a character, it will display similarly to its appearance in the Java version.
The position of books on lecterns will match that of the Java version.
The top layer of snow can now be placed on composters and cauldrons.
In the Overworld difficulty setting for the Nether, the spawn rate of Ghasts will be reduced.
The player can leap out of the water while swimming, regardless of the viewing angle.
The grindstone has been fixed to properly un-enchant enchanted items. The issue has been resolved.
Particles generated by the bad omen effect are now dark green.
Colored glass now displays its colors on maps.
In the forest mansion, the floor tiles in the arena room and the anvil were incorrect. This has been corrected.
Players can now receive conduit effects when it rains, similar to the Java version.
Flowing water will no longer break cocoa beans on automatic farms.
If a drowned did not have a trident during its life, it will not drop one upon death.
Blocks will now lose their muddy state when a piston is activated.
It is now possible to utilize broken bows when creating dispensers.
The mob spawning rules have been adjusted for the Java version. Spawning has become faster and more precise. As a result, mobs will appear more frequently and accurately underground during mining and cave exploration. Areas that generate specific mobs will be processed with greater care.
All mobs that were saved using name tags, tamed, or bred can no longer spawn naturally.
Nearly all mobs that spawn naturally will automatically begin to do so when the player is at least 54 blocks away.
Fish will start to spawn automatically when the player is at least 40 blocks away.
If mobs are located within a range of 32 to 54 blocks from the nearest player, they will be unable to inflict damage for a duration of 30 seconds. Additionally, there is a 1 in 800 chance that they will begin to spawn.
The aforementioned rules do not apply to:

The Wither Boss
The Ender Dragon
The Evoker
The Illager Beast
Bees
The Iron Golem
The Snow Golem
The Elder Guardian
Villagers
The Wandering Trader

Sounds

New sounds have been introduced for bone blocks, netherrack, soul sand, nether wart, nether brick, and quartz ore.
When flying at high speeds on elytra, sound distortion will no longer occur.

Controls

Hovering over items in the crafting interface will display the item’s name. Additionally, the controls in Minecraft Pocket Edition have been improved for a more intuitive experience similar to using a keyboard and mouse.
You can now attack while swimming underwater by pressing the crouch button.
The control display has been updated when getting out of bed while submerged.

Villages

Increasing reputation with villagers is now more reliable.
Trading with farmers raises the player’s reputation more accurately.
Curing zombie villagers boosts the player’s reputation.
Over time, reputation becomes more neutral.
Golems now spawn faster and more precisely.
At least 75% of rural inhabitants are engaged in work during the day.
There are a minimum of 20 sleeping spots, and each villager has their own bed.
For every 10 villagers, only one golem will spawn.
Zombies that players have cured, along with residents from nearby villages, will offer goods at discounted prices.
The trident enchantments can now be obtained through trading with villagers.
Farmer villagers now sell a moderate amount of carrots.
Zombie villagers cannot break iron doors.
Cured zombie villagers previously retained only the health they had before infection; it could not be increased. This issue has been resolved.
During raids, villagers no longer flee near their homes.