Java Edition 1.16 Pre-release 1

1.16 Pre-release 1 (known as 1.16-pre1 in the launcher) is the first pre-release for Java Edition 1.16, released on June 4, 2020.

Command format

 * Makes angered neutral mobs attack any nearby player, not just the player that angered them. Works best if you disable forgiveDeadPlayers.
 * Disabled by default
 * Makes angered neutral mobs stop being angry when the targeted player dies nearby.
 * Enabled by default
 * Makes angered neutral mobs stop being angry when the targeted player dies nearby.
 * Enabled by default

General

 * Graphics
 * Added new “Fabulous” graphics option - uses per-pixel blending layers for some transparent elements

Mobs

 * Cows
 * Can now be milked in creative mode
 * Mooshrooms
 * Can now be milked in creative mode
 * Stew can now be obtained from mooshrooms in creative mode
 * Villagers
 * When struck by lightning, the witch it is converted to will no longer despawn
 * Zombified piglins
 * Will no longer attack innocent bystanders
 * Will now stop being angry if the targeted player dies nearby

Items

 * Water buckets
 * Can now be obtained in creative mode when an empty bucket is used on water
 * If you have a bucket of water in your inventory already, no additional water buckets will be added when you use your empty bucket on water.

General

 * Smithing recipes can now be added or changed through data packs
 * Game will now detect critical datapack issues, like missing required tags and prevent world from being loaded