1.16.2 update for Minecraft’s ‘the Nether Update’ rolling out now for Java and Bedrock Editions
The Nether Update, reimagined.
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What you need to know
The Nether Updatehas been a fantastic update forMinecraft, but it hasn’t been perfect. Now, after weeks of solid testing and iterative changes, the1.16.2 update is releasing to the public. This update is a smaller patch for the Nether Update, but actually features a solid list of changes for Minecraft, including bug fixes, UI enhancements, and even a brand-new mob with the piglin brute.
The piglin brute is a larger, more aggressive variant of thepiglin mobyou might already be familiar with, and reside inside of the ominous bastion remnant strongholds. They’re not as reasonable as their smaller cousins, and can’t be pacified with promises of gold. Instead, they’ll attack all intruders with their powerful weapons, so watch out for the piglin brute.
Beyond that, expect a long list of quality-of-life improvements that should make the Nether Update even better than it already was, and should hopefully make Minecraft stable enough for the next big update, which could bethe Mountain Update. Only time will tell, and we should learn the truth one way or the other in the next few weeks.
If you’re interested, you can find the changelog for the 1.16.2 updatefor the Java Editionandfor the Bedrock Editonto learn exactly what has been changed. Once you’re done with that, make sure to install this update as soon as possible for the best Minecraft experience.
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