Java Edition 20w09a

20w09a is the fourth snapshot for Java Edition 1.16, released on February 26, 2020, which adds crying obsidian, target blocks, and renames zombie pigmen among other changes.

Blocks

 * Crying Obsidian
 * Is only decorative for now, but will have uses in the future.
 * Can be obtained by bartering with Piglins.


 * Target Block
 * Redstone component that can be activated by shooting projectiles into it.
 * The closer to the center the projectile hits, the stronger the redstone signal.
 * Can be crafted using a hay block and 4 redstone dust pieces.

Gameplay

 * Advancements
 * New advancement: Bullseye
 * To complete this advancement, the player has to shoot an arrow into the center of a target block.

Blocks

 * Fungi
 * Renamed to "Fungus".
 * Can now be added to flower pots.


 * Huge Fungi
 * Now only grow if placed on the matching type of nylium.


 * Lava
 * Now pushes entities.


 * Roots
 * Can now be placed into flower pots.


 * Weeping vines
 * Are now climbable.

Items

 * Hoes
 * Can now break nether wart and warped wart blocks quickly.

Mobs

 * Zombie pigman
 * Has been renamed to "Zombified Piglin".
 * Updated model and texture.

Gameplay

 * Bartering
 * Has been restructured to be more appealing to survival players.

General

 * Nether fog
 * Color now transitions smoothly between biomes.