‘The Nether Update’ for Minecraft gets 1.16.20.53 beta with changes for controllers

Another beta to welcome another day.

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What you need to know

What you need to know

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is getting a new beta build for Xbox One, Windows 10, and Android devices, and it includes some more bug fixes forthe Nether Update. However, there are also some new improvements in today’s beta build that make interacting with recipes in the crafting screen easier when using a controller, which is great to see. Anything that makes the game more accessible, regardless of the player’s input method, is okay by me.

The controller changes include:

Beyond the controller improvements, there are a few general bug fixes and little tweaks that Mojang Studios has made, including making it so thatpiglinsand their brutish cousins can spawn with enchanted weapons.

If you’re interested, you can find the full changeloghere. Otherwise, check out how to join the various betas for Minecraft: Bedrock Editionhereso you can help Mojang Studios make Minecraft even better.

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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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