A small Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot has a few changes and bug fixes for ‘the Nether Update’

Getting those fixes in.

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What you need to know

What you need to know

It seems like we’ve been waiting for theNether UpdateforMinecraftfor an eternity, but theday of releasemay be upon us in the next few weeks. Mojang Studios continues to roll out bug fixes to make the update a more polished experience, which is exactly what snapshot 20W22A is meant to do. There are some minor changes here, as well.

All the notable changes in this snapshot include:

As I mentioned before, this snapshot is a rather small one. Still, watching a piglin dance might be a lot of fun, and gives them even more depth to their culture and personality. Any improvements to the game to help make the Nether Update better at launch is much appreciated too.

If you want to read the full changelog, you can find thathere. Otherwise, skip straight toplaying this snapshotand have fun!

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