Java Edition 23w14a

23w14a is the third snapshot for Java Edition 1.20, released on April 5, 2023, which changes the logo and panorama and fixes bugs.

General

 * Tags
 * Added block tag.
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 * Added block tag.
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 * Contains blocks that do not invalidate enchanting bonuses when placed between a enchanting table and bookshelves.
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 * Contains changeable blocks that growing trees can replace.
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 * Contains blocks that break faster with a sword.

Blocks

 * Block of Amethyst
 * Sculk shriekers and wardens are now triggered by vibrations emitted by a resonating amethyst block.
 * Added to the "Redstone Blocks" tab in the Creative inventory.


 * Calibrated Sculk Sensor
 * Now glows when it triggers, just like a regular sculk sensor.
 * Now detects vibrations up to 16 blocks radius instead of 8 blocks.
 * Now has a 1 second active cooldown instead of 2 seconds.
 * Now accepts signals into the calibration input side more consistently with other Redstone components.
 * For example, signals can now be received through a block.
 * Default redstone output has been modified to be more reliable for distance calculations.
 * Now strongly powers the block they are placed on.
 * Can now be activated by sniffers digging.


 * Decorated Pot
 * Now can be waterlogged "normally".


 * Enchanting Table
 * A replaceable block between them and bookshelves no longer invalidates bonuses.


 * Pitcher Plant and Pitcher Crop
 * Can now be destroyed by ravagers.
 * Their hitbox now changes according to their age.
 * Moved near other large plants in the Creative inventory.
 * Can now be crafted into two cyan dye instead of one.


 * Sculk Sensor
 * Default redstone output has been modified to be more reliable for distance calculations.
 * Now strongly powers the block they are placed on.
 * Can now be activated by sniffers digging.


 * Sculk Shrieker
 * Scream sounds will no longer be heard if block is waterlogged.
 * Added to the "Redstone Blocks" tab in the Creative inventory.


 * Signs
 * Signs with click commands can now be interacted with, even if the sign is not waxed.
 * Signs with non-text chat components can no longer be edited, even if the sign is not waxed.
 * Can no longer be edited by players in Adventure mode.
 * Now save text even if the edit screen is closed by the player being moved far away.


 * Suspicious Gravel
 * Now has an assigned tool (shovel).
 * Can now have bamboo planted on it.


 * Suspicious Sand
 * Now has an assigned tool (shovel).
 * Can now have cacti and sugar cane planted on it.
 * Can no longer be replaced by sculk when a sculk catalyst triggers.


 * Torchflower
 * Moved near other small flowers in the Creative inventory.

Items

 * Brush
 * The brushing sound is now controlled by the "Blocks" sound slider instead of the "Players" sound slider.


 * Torchflower Seeds
 * Can now be picked up by farmer villagers.

Mobs

 * Sniffer
 * Can now be tempted using torchflower seeds.
 * If it has a given name, it will now appear in the correct place.
 * Previously the name tag appeared in the model.
 * Can now dig mud.
 * Now emits a sound when laying a sniffer egg.
 * Snifflets' scenting sounds now use a pitched volume.

World Generation

 * Desert Pyramid
 * Suspicious sand is now visible on the top layer of the newly added room.

General

 * Loot tables
 * Added new loot table function called.
 * New function allows functions to call sub-functions (similar to  condition).
 * Fields: - location of function to call


 * Resource pack
 * The version is now.
 * Updated the sprite layout of minecraft.png
 * Removed the overriding minecraft.png from the Programmer Art resource pack.
 * Updated the sprite layout of invite_icon.png.


 * Tags
 * Added suspicious gravel to the block tags.
 * Added suspicious gravel and suspicious sand to the block tag.
 * Removed the block tag from the  block tag, replacing it with, and.
 * Removed in favor of.


 * Title screen
 * The Panorama was changed to showcase a cherry grove.
 * The Minecraft logo was changed.
 * Made Java Edition text bigger.
 * Made Minecraft text smaller.
 * The Minceraft easter egg now has its own logo texture.
 * The format of the Invite icon was slightly changed.
 * The Minecraft Realms logo was changed.


 * Other
 * Removed the &  arguments as their functionality has been replaced by Quick Play.
 * Added support for four new command line arguments that allow the game to be launched directly into a world.
 * takes a specified path for logging (relative to the run directory)
 * If a path is provided the following will be logged upon joining a world:
 * : is either, , or
 * : represents the world you want to join
 * For singleplayer, the folder name of the world
 * For multiplayer, the IP address of the server
 * For realms, the Realms ID
 * : represents the server port and is only logged for multiplayer
 * : The name of the world
 * : The gamemode of the world
 * : The time you joined the world
 * Example:
 * will resolve into
 * , and  all take their respective
 * If one of these arguments is provided, the game will try to launch directly into the given world
 * Examples:

Video
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Trivia

 * The latest logo change in the game was in the 20w12a snapshot (3 years 18 days in between).
 * 1.20 update earned the title of the fastest changing panorama with this snapshot from its first snapshot (14 days).