Minecraft: Bedrock Edition 1.16.200 update releases for all platforms, changelog available
The latest update is a big one.
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What you need to know
Minecraftmay not have news about the upcomingCaves and Cliffs Updateslated for release sometime inSummer 2021, but it’s still a big day for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, with the release ofupdate 1.16.200. The latest update for Minecraft’s universal platform that spans Xbox, Playstation, PC, and mobile devices is a big one, featuring a ton of bug fixes, parity improvements, minor changes, and more. For those who play Minecraft on Windows 10, however, this update is especially impressive.
Minecraft with RTX ray tracingofficially releases today,which we reported on earlier, which means Minecraft on Windows 10 now has the modern RenderDragon engine that’s been present on Xbox and Playstation since last year. OpenXR support also means Minecraft on Windows 10 can now be easily played in VR with Windows MR and Oculus VR devices with unified support that will incorporate future devices.
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The full changelog for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition update 1.16.200 includes:
RenderDragon
Minecraft with ray tracing
Minecraft with OpenXR
New features
Volume settings
Vanilla parity
Known issues
Fixes
Performance & stability
General
Gameplay
Mobs
Items
Blocks
Graphical
Accessibility
User interface
Commands, creators, add-ons, & more
There are also some changes to commands, map creation, add-ons, and some other technical changes that weren’t included here. You can find them in the full changelog on Mojang’s website.
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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