Chase the Skies

Chase the Skies
Release date	June 17, 2025
Major version	Java Edition 1.21.6 Bedrock Edition 1.21.90
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Chase the Skies (also referred to as Drop 2 2025‌) is a game drop that features Locator Bar, Dried Ghasts, Ghastlings, Happy Ghasts, Vibrant Visuals‌‌, and improved functionality usage of Leads. It is released on June 17, 2025.

Prior to its name reveal, it was referred to as "Summer Drop 2025".

Additions

Gameplay

• Locator Bar
  • A new feature for the HUD that overrides in place of the XP bar.
  • Only works in multiplayer mode.
• Vibrant Visuals
  • A new graphics mode that adds water shaders, specular highlights, emissive textures, and directional lighting and shadows.
  • Affects the graphical appearance, and has no effect on gameplay.
  • Only supports on high-end devices.
    • Mojang also promised to optimize Vibrant Visuals so it could run on low-end devices.

Blocks

• Dried Ghast
  • Can be found at soul sand valleys in the Nether.
  • Can be crafted using a soul sand and 8 ghast tears.
  • Turns into a ghastling when soaked in water over time.
  • Has 4 stages:
    • Dried (default)
    • Partially hydrated (stage 1)
    • Mostly hydrated (stage 2)
    • Hydrated (stage 3)

Mobs

• Ghastling
  • Spawns after a dried ghast gets hydrated.
    • Can also be spawned by using this command: /summon happy_ghast ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ minecraft:spawn_baby.
  • Turns into a happy ghast over time.
    • Feeding it with Snowballs can speed up the process.
• Happy Ghast
  • Spawns after a ghastling grows up (either over time or feeding with Snowballs).
    • Can also be spawned using its spawn egg.
  • Passive version of Ghast.
  • Can be ridable up to 4 players using a Harness.
    • Can also stand on top of them (with or without harnesses), like normal blocks.

Items

• Happy Ghast Spawn Egg
  • Can be used to spawn happy ghasts directly.
    • There is also a chance of spawning a ghastling directly when spawned using a spawn egg.
• Harness
  • Can be crafted using 3 leathers, 2 glass blocks, and a matching wool color.
  • Can be used to ride on happy ghasts.
  • Comes with 16 colored variants.
• Music Disc Tears
  • A new music disc consists of a song "Tears" composed by Amos Roddy.
  • Like any music discs, it can also be played on Jukebox.
  • Can be obtained by killing a Ghast (by deflecting a Fireball).

Changes

Items

• Leads
  • Added more functionality usage:
    • Can now cause leashed mobs to unleash when using a firework rocket boost while flying with elytra.
    • Can now be leashed to a pre-existing Leash Knot by interacting with it.
      • Can now also retrieve entities tied to a Leash Knot by interacting with it.
    • Can now use shears to remove leash knots.
    • Can now be leashed to any other leashable entity.
      • To leash an entity to another entity, the player must:
        • Have the entity already leashed to themselves.
        • Sneak and interact with the target entity while holding the lead.
      • Can now be "stolen" by leashing them again, transferring ownership to the player.
      • Re-leashing an entity would result in immediate leash snapping due to distance.
      • To prevent erratic behavior when leashed to each other, llamas that are leashed no longer attempt to form caravans.
      • Cannot be leashed to itself.
      • Can only be leashed one way - to another entity; they cannot have other mobs leashed to them.
    • Can now be leashed to ridable mobs and entities (except minecarts).
    • Can now be used on leashed entities to unleash them using shears.
    • Cannot cut other players' leashes.
    • Dispensers can now use shears to unleash leashed entities.
  • Can now be crafted with 5 strings in the same pattern when crafting with 4 strings and a slimeball before this update.
• Saddles
  • Can now be crafted with 3 leathers and an iron ingot.
  • Can now be removed on mobs equipped with it using shears.
• Shears
  • Can now be used to unequip items from mobs.
    • Can only be removed when there are no players mounting on it.

Gallery

The Chase the Skies travel guide:

• 
  Chase the SkiesYour next ultimate
  holiday destination!Visit from your console, desk, or mobile phone!
• 
  60+ Biomes!...And they're more vibrant than ever!
  Enjoy sunsets in the cherry groves, or nightfall in the pale garden! (pack a sword)
  Traveling with friends? The Player Locator bar makes them easier to find!
• 
  AccomodationsBuild your own five-star retreat, or make camp in different structures! (please be warned: not all the locals will be friendly)
  Village: Perfect for families — there are beds everywhere!
  Ocean Monument: Lovely views! (oxygen not included)Local snacks(rated from Yum! to Hmm...)
• 
  Top ActivitiesExplore a vast overworld: From a new perspective with your happy ghast
  Build anything: Cozy vacation cabins! Floating cities! Traps!
  Experience the nightlife: It's hostile!
  Brew, Enchant & Farm: Master magic, potions, or even sustainable farming!
  or just...
  Relax: Fish for treasure, befriend a herd of horses, or just sit back and watch the sun set
• 
  What to PackShears: For efficient saddle removal
  Snowballs: To turn a ghastling into a happy ghast
  Shield: Trust us...
  A bucket of water: Perfect for hydrating your ghast!
  String: Unleash your imagination with new leashing functionalityNew Local WildlifeMeet the happy ghast: It's much happier than its Nether-dwelling cousin. And a lot less deadly!
  & the ghastling: Feed it snowballs, and it'll follow you forever! (happy when hydrated)
• 
  Rare SouvenirsMust haves for any traveler
  Dried ghasts: Found in the Nether!
  Music disc: Also found in the Nether!
  Saddles: Now in chests!Bonus AttractionThe Nether: Love the happy ghast? Wait until you meet its fire-y cousin!Chase the SkiesAvailable to play now!