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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[1], which fixes bugs, and brings more parity of Java Edition.

Changes

Command format

/summon

Experimental

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

Changes

Technical

Commands
  • Fixed a rotation issue when a Command Block executes /execute facing and /execute rotated. (MCPE-162256)
  • Implemented the /execute in command.
  • Implemented the /execute anchored command.
  • Teleporting to an entity in another dimension is now allowed with the /execute and /teleport commands.
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 BlockGeometryComponent out of experimental in JSON formats 1.19.40 and higher.
  • Release BlockMaterialInstancesComponent out of experimental in JSON formats 1.19.40 and higher.
  • Renamed minecraft:block_light_filter component to minecraft:light_dampening.

Fixes

Vanilla Parity
  • Getting killed by a mob with a renamed weapon now produces a death message with the item name. (MCPE-162055)
  • Wither skeletons can now spawn inside of wither roses. (MCPE-110127)
  • Decreased the amount of hunger used while swimming to match Java Edition. (MCPE-154452)
  • Librarian villagers can now offer enchanted books with 'Curse of Vanishing' and 'Curse of Binding'. (MCPE-84906)
Spectator Mode (Experimental)
  • Shulker bullets no longer follow spectators. (MCPE-162069)
  • 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. (MCPE-156550)
  • 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. (MCPE-162063)
  • 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. (MCPE-154919)
Blocks
  • The book of an enchanting table now properly faces a nearby player. (MCPE-29924)
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.
Stability and Performance
  • Fixed a potential crash source in explosions.
  • Fixed a crash that could occur when leaving a split screen session.

References

  1. "Minecraft Beta & Preview - 1.19.40.23" – Minecraft Feedback, September 29, 2022.
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