1.14 is an upcoming major update with no set release date. The theme has not been revealed yet, but it will introduce many new stairs and slabs.[1] It will update either taiga, savanna or desert biomes. The first biome to be updated will be decided on during MINECON Earth 2018.[2][3] 1.14 will not overhaul combat.[4][5]
Planned additions
Blocks
- More stairs will be added.[1]
- More slabs will be added.[1]
World generation
- Either taiga, savanna or desert biomes will be updated.
- The first biome to be updated will be decided on during MINECON Earth 2018.[2][3][note 1]
Possible additions
The following features will only get added if the chosen biome gets the most votes at MINECON Earth 2018. If not, they'll be released in a future version.[6][note 1]
Desert biome
Entities
- Meerkats
- Will be a passive mob.
World generation
- Palm trees
Taiga biome
Entities
- Foxes
- Might be passive, not decided yet[7]
World generation
- Berry bushes
Blocks
- Campfire
Savanna biome
Blocks
- Infested termite blocks.
Mobs
- Termites
- Ostriches
World generation
- Baobab trees
Planned fixes
- 2 issues fixed
- From released versions before Java Edition 1.14
- MC-1578 – Cannot move backwards in Books/Signs while writing / Cannot copy anything from the book.
- MC-4686 – Client movement when teleported.
Notes
References
- ↑ a b c "I can't tell you the theme but unrelated to that it'll have lots and lots of new slabs/stairs/etc. We don't have nearly enough." – @Dinnerbone (Nathan Adams) on X, April 17, 2018
- ↑ a b "Let's change the world! During the MINECON Earth livestream on September 29, vote LIVE and help us pick the next biome we update with new features and mobs! @jeb_ and @_LadyAgnes – tell us more!" – @Minecraft (Minecraft) on X, September 17, 2018
- ↑ a b https://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/9gl167/biome_chooser_announcement_trailer/e650hxt?context=1
- ↑ "The combat system overhaul will not be part of Minecraft 1.14. Mojang wants to take time and really get a lot of feedback." – @docm77 on X, May 31, 2018
- ↑ "One thing is 100%. 1.7 combat is gone, will stay gone. Let it go. Overhaul doesn't mean bring back the old stuff." – @docm77 on X, June 1, 2018
- ↑ "Desert, Taiga and Savanna – we've got big plans for all of these Minecraft biomes, but which should we update first? Watch the MINECON Earth livestream on September 29, and cast your vote here on Twitter! http://bit.ly/biomevoting #MineconEarth" – @Minecraft (Minecraft) on X, September 27, 2018
- ↑ https://youtu.be/UGbYcN2Zs4I&t=1m15s