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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

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.

World generation

Structures

Termite Mound
  • Made of termite blocks.
  • Spawn near baobab trees.
  • Contain termites.

Terrain features

Trees
  • Added palm, baobab, and mangrove trees.

Blocks

Palm Logs
Palm Leaves
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
Mangrove Logs
Mangrove Leaves
Planks
  • Added palm, baobab, and mangrove planks.
Wood
  • Added palm, baobab, and mangrove wood.
Slabs
  • Added palm, baobab, and mangrove slabs.
Stairs
  • Added palm, baobab, and mangrove stairs.
Fences
  • Added palm, baobab, and mangrove fences.
Fence Gates
  • Added palm, baobab, and mangrove fence gates.
Signs
  • Added palm, baobab, and mangrove signs.
Buttons
  • Added palm, baobab, and mangrove buttons.
Doors
  • Added palm, baobab, and mangrove doors.
Trapdoors
  • 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
Meerkats
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.

Non-mob entities

Tumbleweed
  • Spawn in Badlands.
  • Roll around randomly.
Boats
  • Added palm, baobab, and mangrove boats.
Boat with Chest
  • 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

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.

World generation

Structures

Shipwrecks
  • Now contain palm, baobab, and mangrove logs and planks.

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 trees, termites, and ostriches.
Badlands
  • This biome is from MINECON Live 2019 and they were stated to be added later.
  • Will have tumbleweeds, vultures, and a flowery cactus.
Swamps
  • This biome is from MINECON Live 2019 and they were stated to be added later.
  • Will have mangrove trees, frogs, and Boat with Chests.

Blocks

Furnaces
  • Now accept palm, baobab, and mangrove wood types (planks, slabs, buttons, etc).

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.

0 issues fixed


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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