Java Edition 1.13

1.13 is an upcoming major update with no set release date.

Upcoming changes

 * Expansion of the block ID limit past 256.
 * Numeric block metadata completely phased out in favour of block states.
 * Everything, from, until, through can be used for grant and revoke of the advancement command.

Unconfirmed features

 * Damage value parameter in, and  will be removed.
 * Damage value will be moved to a  tag in the   tag.   becomes.
 * Many blocks, currently separated by block states, will be split into their own ids. (for example  will become  .)
 * Damage value will only be used by tools and armor, resulting in different ids for all other items with their own that use the damage value.
 * Removing the block entity for beds, flower pots, skulls (probably except player heads) and note blocks.
 * The ability to change the skybox and biome colors without needing mods