Minecraft: Bedrock Edition 1.16.100.56 beta now available, has creator-focused changes
A good long changelog.
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What you need to know
If you’re surprised that a new beta has hit theMinecraftscene, don’t be. A new beta arrives more-or-less every week, with varying levels of changes included. The beta releasing for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition today is update1.16.100.56, and there’s a decent list of changes included here. Bug fixes, general improvements, and further changes to the new Achievements screen Mojang Studios have been testing are all here, but there’s also a ton of changes catered for creators as well. If you’re a fan of creating your own worlds, packs, and more. you’ll want to check these changes out.
If you’re interested, you can also skip the wait for public release and find out how totest Minecraft beta buildsyourself, so you can get ahold of these changes and improvements early.
The changelog for 1.16.100.56 includes:
Bug fixes
Performance and stability
Achievements screen
General
Gameplay
Technical changes
Record item component
Component variables
Item names
Add-on’s and script engine
DataDrivenBlockEvents
DataDrivenBlockModels
Schema
ExecuteCommand
Items
RunCommand
Available everywhere you play.
Minecraft is an inarguable and complete success. It has sold copies in the hundreds of millions, has a huge following of dedicated players, and lets you unlock your every creative desire. It’s also available on every platform imaginable, including Xbox One, Windows 10, Playstation 4, and Nintendo Switch. Play with anyone, and play anywhere.
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