We’re thrilled to bring you the latest scoop on the much-anticipated Minecraft 1.20 update, also known as the Trails and Tales update. This update is set to revolutionize your Minecraft experience, packed with a plethora of new features, mobs, and biomes. Mark your calendars for June 7, 2023, as this is the day when the Trails and Tales update will be officially released. Get ready to embark on a fresh journey in the Minecraft universe, filled with exciting adventures and discoveries.
Official Name of the Update
The Trails and Tales update is a fitting name for Minecraft 1.20. This update is not just about adding new elements to the game, but it’s also about weaving a narrative and creating a more immersive experience for players. The name reflects the new features that will allow players to leave their trails and create their tales within the game. It’s about making your mark in the Minecraft world and experiencing the stories that unfold along the way.
Confirmed New Features
Archaeology Features
Unleash your inner archaeologist with the new archaeology features in Minecraft 1.20. This update introduces suspicious sand and gravel blocks that, when dusted, reveal pottery shards. These shards can be combined to create ancient decorated pots, adding a touch of history to your Minecraft world. The archaeology system also introduces a new tool, the brush, for dusting. This feature will add a whole new layer of exploration and discovery to your Minecraft adventures.
Armor Trims and Customization
The Trails and Tales update is set to bring a dash of style to your armor. With the new armor trims and customization feature, you can now personalize your armor with 11 pattern designs in 10 unique colors. This feature introduces a new item, the ‘armor trim,’ which can be found in various structures in the Minecraft world. Combine the trim with your armor and color at the Smithing table to create your unique armor style. Remember, though, the purpose of armor trimming is purely aesthetic and does not affect the armor’s functionality.
Bamboo Wood and Rafts
Get ready to embrace the tropical vibe with the new bamboo wood and rafts. The Trails and Tales update introduces a new family of bamboo wood, complete with its own planks, blocks, and more. What’s more, you can use bamboo wood to craft decorative bamboo mosaic blocks and rafts. These rafts, with their open appearance, are a refreshing alternative to the traditional boats in Minecraft.
Banner Shields
The Trails and Tales update also brings the much-requested feature of applying banners to shields. After crafting a colorful banner using a loom, you can combine it with a shield on the Crafting Table to create a banner shield. This feature, along with the armor trims, adds more character to your in-game persona, allowing you to express your style and creativity.
Hang & Edit Signs
Say goodbye to the hassle of finding the perfect place for your sign. With the new hanging signs feature, you can hang your signs on any block, even on the side or the bottom. Plus, you can now edit the text on your signs, saving you the trouble of having to destroy and recreate them. This feature not only enhances the functionality of signs but also opens up new possibilities for decoration and communication in the game.
Chiseled Bookshelf
The Trails and Tales update brings a new twist to the humble bookshelf. With the new chiseled bookshelf, you can now store regular and enchanted books. Each slot of the bookshelf emits a Redstone signal of different strengths, adding a new dimension to your Redstone contraptions.
Creative Inventory Reshuffling
The Trails and Tales update introduces a systematic reshuffling of the creative inventory, making it cleaner and more organized than ever before. The new inventory is divided into several tabs, including Building Blocks, Colored Blocks, Natural Blocks, Functional Blocks, Redstone Blocks, Tools & Utilities, Combat, Food & Drinks, Ingredients, Spawn Eggs, and Operator Utilities. This reshuffling will make it easier for you to find the items you need, enhancing your creative process.
New and Better Mob Heads
Get ready for a more immersive experience with the new and improved mob heads. In the Trails and Tales update, mob heads can be connected with Note blocks to create ambient mob sounds. This feature adds a new layer of realism to the game, making your Minecraft world feel more alive. Plus, the update also expands the mob head library by introducing Piglin heads, adding more variety to the game.
Calibrated Sculk Sensors
The Trails and Tales update introduces a new Redstone component, the Calibrated Sculk Sensor. This sensor allows you to filter vibrations based on their frequency level, adding a new level of complexity to your Redstone contraptions. This feature will open up new possibilities for Redstone engineers, challenging you to come up with innovative designs and mechanisms.
Netherite is Harder to Use
The Trails and Tales update brings a new challenge for Netherite users. With the introduction of the Upgrade Smithing Template, you will now need this item to make Netherite armor or a Netherite sword on the Smithing Table. This change will make Netherite items more valuable and harder to obtain, adding a new level of difficulty to the game.
Fill Biome Command
The Trails and Tales update introduces a new command, the “/fillbiome” command. This command allows you to manually change the biome of any given region in your Minecraft world. This feature will give you more control over your world, allowing you to customize it to your liking.
New Mobs Added
The Trails and Tales update introduces two new mobs to the Minecraft world: the camel and the sniffer. Camels, which can be ridden by two players at once, will spawn in desert biomes, while sniffers, which can sniff out seeds for new and unique plants, were the winners of the Minecraft Mob Vote 2022. These new mobs will add more diversity to the game and open up new possibilities for exploration and farming.
New Biomes
The Trails and Tales update brings a fresh splash of color to the Minecraft world with the introduction of the cherry blossom biome. This new biome features cherry blossom trees with pink leaves and flowers, adding a touch of beauty to your Minecraft world. Plus, this biome introduces the new cherry wood set, which includes light pink blocks and items.
Minecraft 1.20 Snapshots Released
In preparation for the Trails and Tales update, several snapshots have been released for testing new features. These snapshots give you a sneak peek into what’s coming in the update, allowing you to get a feel for the new features and provide feedback to the developers. Stay tuned for more snapshots as the release date approaches.
Parity Changes in Minecraft 1.20 Update
The Trails and Tales update also brings some parity changes between the Java and Bedrock editions of Minecraft. These changes include the addition of banners in maps, combat changes, and the introduction of spectator and hardcore modes. These changes will make the game more consistent across the two editions, enhancing the overall Minecraft experience.
Speculated Features of Minecraft 1.20
In addition to the confirmed features, there are also speculations about additional features that might be included in the Trails and Tales update. These potential features include new villages, the addition of the Illusioner & Giant Zombie mobs, functionality for the Fletching Table, and possibly a new dimension. While these features are not confirmed, they would certainly add more depth and variety to the game.
Conclusion
The Trails and Tales update promises to be a game-changer for Minecraft, introducing a host of new features, mobs, and biomes. Whether you’re an archaeologist at heart, a style-conscious warrior, or a Redstone engineer, there’s something in this update for you. So gear up and get ready to leave your trail and create your tale in the Minecraft world. Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the release date, and prepare yourself for an exciting journey in the world of Minecraft 1.20!
Remember, the world of Minecraft is vast and ever-evolving, and the Trails and Tales update is just the next step in this ongoing journey. So, what are you most excited about in the Minecraft 1.20 update? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and let’s continue this adventure together!
