Java Edition 21w42a

21w42a is the sixth snapshot for Java Edition 1.18, released on October 20, 2021, which introduces new music and changes to world generation.

Items

 * Music Disc
 * Added a new music disc from Lena Raine titled "Otherside".
 * Can be found on rare occasions in stronghold corridor chests or much more rarely in dungeon chests.

General

 * Music
 * Added new music by Lena Raine and Kumi Tanioka to the Overworld (when playing in survival mode) and to the main menu.
 * Specifically:
 * "Left to Bloom"
 * "One More Day"
 * "Stand Tall"
 * "Wending"
 * "Infinite Amethyst"
 * "Comforting Memories"
 * "An Ordinary Day"

World generation

 * Ore distrubution
 * Badlands gold generates higher up.


 * Springs
 * Lava springs can generate in mountains and snowy terrain.
 * Water springs don't generate higher than Y=192, and are slightly less common.

General

 * Player Spawning
 * Reworked world spawn selection algorithm.
 * Now spawns according to climate parameters.