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1.18, the first release of an unknown update, is a major update to Java Edition with no set release date. It revamps biomes and fixes bugs. It also revamps combat.

Planned additions

General

Gameplay

Main article: Combat Tests

Note:In this section, this assumes that Combat would be updated in 1.18, it is likely that it may be added in an update such as 1.19.

Attributes
  • generic.attack_reach.
Enchantments
Shields
  • New shield indicator.
  • Sneaking, by default, automatically activates the shield.

Blocks and Items

Palm Logs
Palm Leaves
Baobab Logs
  • Can be crafted into Wood, Planks, and all the other things that overworld wood can craft.
  • Are 2x2.
  • Home to the termites.
Baobab Leaves

Mobs

Termites and Ostriches
  • Spawn in Savannas.
  • Termites spawn in Baobab trees.
Meerkats

Note: The Moobloom and Iceologer lost and may not ever return to the game again.

Planned changes

General

Gameplay

Main article: Combat Tests
Combat?
  • Revamped.
  • As these tests are currently at the end of Phase 1 and there will be Phase 2 as well, it may be added in 1.18/1.19.

Biomes

Deserts?
  • This biome is from MINECON Earth 2018 and they were stated to be added later.
  • Will have palm trees, meerkats, and oasis.
Savannas?
  • This biome is from MINECON Earth 2018 and they were stated to be added later.
  • Will have baobabs, a new type of tree, termites, and ostriches.

World Generation

Deserts
  • Contain Oasis and Palm Trees.
Savannas

Announcement

1.18 will be announced after mid-2020. It may be announced like Buzzy Bees, just coming in a snapshot. It also may be announced at an event, similar to Minecraft Live 2020.

Fixes

Note:This fix version is 1.18+ meaning they may be fixed in 1.18, 1.18.x, 1.19, 1.19.x, or even later though highly unlikely.

Referances

  1. This will not be the name, however, it is the best one so far because of upcoming Combat Changes and most likely biome changes.
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