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
Gameplay
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.
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- New shield indicator.
- Sneaking, by default, automatically activates the shield.
World generation
Structures
- Termite Mound
- Made of termite blocks.
- Spawn near baobab trees.
- Contain termites.
Terrain features
- Added palm, baobab, and mangrove trees.
Blocks and Items
- Palm Logs
- Palm Leaves
- Spawn in Palm Trees.
- Baobab Logs
- Can be crafted into wood, planks, and all the other things that overworld wood can craft.
- Generate with 4×4 trunks and have branches, similar to acacia trees.
- Home to termites.
- Baobab Leaves
- Spawn in Baobab Trees.
- Mangrove Logs
- Mangrove Leaves
- Spawn in Mangrove Trees.
- Added palm, baobab, and mangrove planks.
- Added palm, baobab, and mangrove wood.
- Added palm, baobab, and mangrove slabs.
- Added palm, baobab, and mangrove stairs.
- Added palm, baobab, and mangrove fences.
- Added palm, baobab, and mangrove fence gates.
- Added palm, baobab, and mangrove signs.
- Added palm, baobab, and mangrove buttons.
- Added palm, baobab, and mangrove doors.
- Added palm, baobab, and mangrove trapdoors.
- Termite Block
- Block that makes up the termite mound.
Mobs
- Termites
- Spawn in Savannas, specifically in Baobab trees.
- Most likely passive.
- Ostriches
- Spawn in Savannas.
- Meerkats
- Spawn in Deserts.
- Vultures
- Frogs
- Spawn in Swamps.
- Hop around.
- Most likely passive.
Note: The Moobloom and Iceologer lost the vote and may not ever return to the game again.
- Moobloom
- A variant of the Mooshroom/Cow.
- Spawn in Flower Forests.
- Most likely passive.
- Are friends with bees.
- Iceologer
Non-mob entities
- Tumbleweed
- Spawn in Badlands.
- Roll around randomly.
- Added palm, baobab, and mangrove boats.
- Similar to a Minecart with Chest but with a boat.
- Can be ridden and used to transport items across water.
- Contains 27 slots.
- Crafted using a boat and a chest.
Planned changes
Gameplay
- 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.
World generation
- This biome is from MINECON Earth 2018 and they were stated to be added later.
- Will have palm trees, meerkats, and oasis.
- This biome is from MINECON Earth 2018 and they were stated to be added later.
- Will have baobabs trees, termites, and ostriches.
- This biome is from MINECON Live 2019 and they were stated to be added later.
- Will have tumbleweeds, vultures, and a flowery cactus.
- This biome is from MINECON Live 2019 and they were stated to be added later.
- Will have mangrove trees, frogs, and Boat with Chests.
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
- ↑ This will not be the name, however, it is the best one so far because of upcoming Combat Changes and most likely biome changes.