Minecraft Earth R27 update released, adds redstone contraptions and pistons

A big step forward for Minecraft Earth.

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What you need to know

One of the smaller announcements duringMinecraft Livewas forMinecraft Earth, which is getting a new update today withR27. This latest update brings Season 11: Redstone to the game, which as the name implies finally brings vital redstone mechanics to Minecraft’s AR companion in the form of pistons and sticky pistons. This will be a big deal for any Minecraft fans that was looking to take their AR builds to the next level.

The full changelog for Minecraft Earth R27 includes:

New stuff

New mobs & variants

Bug fixes

The update should be rolling out as you read, and Season 11 will be starting momentarily, bringing all of the wonderful new redstone features to Minecraft Earth. While the game may not have delivered on its initial promises of greatness, it’s good to see that the game continues to improve with added features.

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