Major Upcoming Minecraft Update Set to Enhance Building Features

Mojang is set to unveil an exciting new game drop for Minecraft this winter, following the recent launch of the Bundles of Bravery. Many features for this upcoming update have already been previewed in snapshots and beta versions, indicating that the next release promises to be substantial for players who enjoy constructing elaborate builds.

The Anticipation for Builders: What’s Coming This Winter

Introducing the Pale Garden Biome

New pale oak trees will grow in the new Pale Garden (Image via Mojang Studios) — New pale oak trees will flourish in the eerie Pale Garden biome (Image via Mojang Studios)

One of the standout features of the upcoming winter drop is the introduction of a new Overworld biome called the Pale Garden. This unique environment offers a haunting aesthetic, characterized by its black and white trees and blocks. Upon entering the Pale Garden, players will notice that the sky transitions to a ghostly white hue, enhancing the biome’s mystical ambiance.

Within the Pale Garden, players will find the addition of pale oak trees. These trees present an exciting new wood type, featuring logs that are dark gray on the outside and bright white on the inside. Builders will be thrilled by the versatility this brings, as the pale oak can be crafted into various items, such as fences, doors, trapdoors, stairs, slabs, and planks. This marks the first introduction of truly white wood blocks in the game, offering a fresh alternative to existing materials like concrete or quartz for achieving lighter tones in builds.

New Resin Blocks: A Builder’s Delight

Resin blocks are another building block (Image via Mojang Studios) — Resin blocks offer bright color options for creative building (Image via Mojang Studios)

Another innovative addition coming with the winter drop is the new material known as resin. This resource will spawn in the Pale Garden biome when players interact with the new Creaking mob. The Creaking mob has a heart block nestled within the pale oak trees; when it is struck, this heart block releases resin around the pale oak logs.

Players can collect resin clumps from these pale oak trees using any tool or even their bare hands. Once obtained, resin can be smelted into bricks, which can then be crafted into various resin brick blocks, including stairs, slabs, and chiseled designs. The vibrant orange hue of resin blocks will provide a striking contrast in building projects, appealing to creative players looking to enhance their structures with unique materials.

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