Minecraft update adds armadillos: What else is new in patch notes?
24.04.2024 - 15:43
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Both Minecraft Java and Bedrock Editions have received a new update that introduces armadillos, new wolf variations and more.
We’ll also take a look at what else is new in the patch notes, as there are quite a lot of changes made to the game.
Be sure to check out the new wolf variants in detail, as you can find out where to find them if you want a veritable dog pack in your base.
You won’t need to worry about leaving home if you’ve divided out the villager jobs to keep things ticking over until you get back.
As armadillos are found in certain biomes, some Minecraft seeds may be better suited than others as they may provide more opportunities for finding your new scaly pals.
There’s plenty to sink our teeth into so we’ll dilly-dally no more!
New to Minecraft Bedrock are armadillos, a mob found in the savanna and badlands biomes, as well as eight new wolf variations and wolf armour!
There are also new experimental features such as maces to clobber mobs with.
You can check out the new additions down below courtesy of the official patch notes.
New Wolf variants have been added. The variant is determined by the biome they spawn in.
When summoned in other ways (eg using the Spawn Egg or using the summon command), the variant selection follows the natural spawning biome rules with the following extensions:
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Similarly to the Bedrock Edition, Java is also getting armadillos, new wolves and the mace.
There are a number of improvements made to the technical aspects of the game, such as a refreshed UI and the introduction of Japanese fonts.
Check out the most important parts of the Java patch notes!
New Wolf variants have been added. The variant is determined by the biome they spawn in. Wolves spawn in packs, with a default pack size of 4.
When summoned in other ways (eg using the Spawn Egg or using the summon command), the variant selection follows the natural spawning biome rules with the following extensions:
The UI has been updated to sport a fresher look and to be more consistent when it comes to the layout of different UI elements, all while retaining the essence and feel of the old screens.
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