Bedrock Edition beta 1.19.40.23

Beta 1.19.40.23 (Android) or Preview 1.19.40.23 (Windows, iOS, iPadOS, Xbox) is the fourth beta/Preview version for Bedrock Edition 1.19.40, released on September 29, 2022, which fixes bugs, and brings more parity of Java Edition.

Command format

 * Temporarily disabled the rotation for the command while a bug is worked on.
 * Temporarily disabled the rotation for the command while a bug is worked on.

Experimental
These additions and changes are accessible by enabling the "Upcoming Creator Features" and "Beta APIs" experimental toggle.

Technical

 * Commands
 * Fixed a rotation issue when a Command Block executes and.
 * Implemented the command.
 * Implemented the command.
 * API
 * Major breaking change to experimental JavaScript APIs:
 * All script modules have been renamed to follow a new convention.
 * mojang-gametest -> @minecraft/server-gametest
 * mojang-minecraft -> @minecraft/server
 * mojang-minecraft-ui -> @minecraft/server-ui
 * mojang-minecraft-server-admin -> @minecraft/server-admin
 * mojang-net -> @minecraft/server-net
 * For example, rather than using:
 * import * as mc from "mojang-minecraft";
 * Use:
 * import * as mc from "@minecraft/server";
 * Use of script eval and Function must be explicitly in json
 * To do this, set script_evalian capabilities
 * "capabilities":[ "script_eval"]
 * Root path for imports has changed; scripts/prefix are no longer allowed.
 * For imports, use import "./source.js" or import "source.js".
 * Deprecated use of import "scripts/source.js".
 * Actor Properties
 * Fixed "bool_property" filters that didn't specify a "value".
 * General
 * Release  out of experimental in JSON formats 1.19.40 and higher.
 * Release  out of experimental in JSON formats 1.19.40 and higher.
 * Renamed  component to.

Fixes

 * Vanilla Parity
 * Getting killed by a mob with a renamed weapon now produces a death message with the item name.
 * Wither skeletons can now spawn inside of wither roses.
 * Decreased the amount of hunger used while swimming to match Java Edition.
 * Librarian villagers can now offer enchanted books with 'Curse of Vanishing' and 'Curse of Binding'.


 * Spectator Mode (Experimental)
 * Shulker bullets no longer follow spectators.
 * Spectators are now invisible to normal players.
 * If a player is in Spectator Mode and other non-spectating players are present on the server, the spectating player will not affect mob despawning anymore.
 * If there are only spectating players on the server, mob despawning is now put on hold.


 * User Interface
 * Fixed a bug where death messages were sometimes too long to fit on screen.
 * The inventory button for touch devices is now reset to its default appearance after closing the inventory.
 * Fixed the crafting screen search string not saving correctly.
 * Fixed an issue with the durability bar missing on inventory screens on Xbox.
 * Fixed a bug where the sign in button on Create New World did not work on some platforms.


 * Mobile Touch Controls
 * Fixed a bug where items could not be removed from the hotbar by moving them onto other items in Creative Inventory on mobile devices.
 * Fixed an issue where the stack splitting progress bar was not aligned on touch mode.
 * Adjusted layout of the touch toolbar and status effect icons based on user feedback.
 * Temporarily disabled the preview of our new Touch Stack Splitting UX while we work through feedback.


 * Mobs
 * When a mob is a passenger in a boat, neither the boat nor the mob are allowed to change dimension.


 * Blocks
 * The book of an enchanting table now properly faces a nearby player.


 * NPC (EDU)
 * NPCs can now have no name, hiding the nametag above their head.


 * Marketplace
 * Fixed an issue with Marketplace bundle prices not showing as free after purchasing.


 * Performance and Stability
 * Fixed a potential crash source in explosions.
 * Fixed a crash that could occur when leaving a split screen session.