Minecraft: Java Edition ‘Nether Update’ Pre-Release 3 is out now, with new bug fixes
Just a few weeks left.
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What you need to know
Now that we’re officially in the Pre-Release stage of development forthe Nether Update, changelogs are getting long and boring. It’s all about little fixes and polish here and there to make the Nether Update a better, more enjoyable experience for everyone. Pre-Release 3 is now out, and it continues this trend. Most of the changes are tiny, but here are the most notable ones:
One of the more interesting things about this release is that Mojang Studios has confirmed in the blog post announcing it that we are only a few weeks out from the public release. This coincides with our original speculation, so it seems Mojang Studios is right on schedule, despite the ongoing world events with the COVID-19 pandemic. It also seems the team is getting more aggressive with squashing bugs, with bodes well for what is hopefully a smooth and painless release for the Nether Update.
If you’re interested, you can read the full changeloghere. Otherwise, sit tight and wait for the fullrelease of the Nether Updatealong with the rest of us.
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