Minecraft Snapshot Update Introduces Exciting New Mob Variants and Features

Minecraft Snapshot Update Introduces Exciting New Mob Variants and Features

Update Overview

  • A recent Minecraft Snapshot introduces Cow variants, the Firefly Bush, and ambient sounds for the Desert biome.
  • Snowy biomes feature Cold Cows, while Warm Cows inhabit arid climates.
  • The Firefly Bush can illuminate surroundings in Swamps, and standard bushes appear across various biomes.

The latest Minecraft Snapshot has brought exciting updates, including new Cow variants, enhanced Desert ambient sounds, and the addition of the Firefly Bush. Although many players may not typically engage with Snapshot builds, this particular release seems particularly inviting for newcomers.

Since its launch, Minecraft has seen significant transformations, incorporating numerous blocks, mobs, and resources through ongoing updates. New biomes such as the Cherry Grove and Deep Dark have emerged, while existing terrains like the Ocean, Mountains, and Savannah have been enriched. Following a contentious mob vote that led to the Armadillo’s introduction, Mojang chose to discontinue the interactive voting process. As the game continues to expand with major updates, this latest Snapshot mirrors that growth, presenting intriguing new elements alongside beloved features.

Cow Variants and Their Environments

Recently announced details specify that the updated Java Snapshot and upcoming Bedrock Preview will include two distinct Cow variants: Cold Cows and Warm Cows. Cold Cows are adapted to thrive in frigid biomes, flaunting fluffy fur ideal for harsh conditions, while Warm Cows present a familiar brown hue suitable for hotter areas. These new variants are distinguished by their unique horns, setting them apart from the traditional Cow players are accustomed to.

Introducing the Firefly Bush

A standout feature of the new Snapshot is the Firefly Bush, found primarily in Swamps and adjacent to rivers. At night, these bushes glow with firefly particles, creating a captivating visual effect. While the announcement mentions their luminescent properties, it’s still uncertain whether they will serve as a practical light source. Originally considered as a mob, the Firefly faced opposition regarding its survival, particularly in the presence of Frogs; with this new bush, such ecological concerns may be alleviated. Additionally, standard bushes have also been integrated into the Snapshot, populating various greener landscapes.

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With the previous major update centered around the Pale Garden, this snapshot’s exploration of the Overworld feels timely. Mojang welcomes feedback from players, indicating that suggestions could lead to tweaks before official incorporation into the main game.

Snapshot 25w05a Patch Notes

New Features

  • Introduction of cold and warm Cow variants.
  • New Firefly Bush block added.
  • Introduction of standard Bush block.
  • Ambient sounds enhanced in Desert and Badlands biomes.

Cow Variants Overview

  • Variants depend on the biome where they spawn.
  • Temperate Variant: The familiar Cow, spawning where Cold and Warm Cows do not.
  • Cold Variant: Found in biomes such as:
    • Old Growth Pine Taiga
    • Old Growth Spruce Taiga
    • Taiga
    • Snowy Taiga
    • Windswept Hills
    • Windswept Gravelly Hills
    • Windswept Forest
  • Warm Variant: Spawns in locations including:
    • Savanna
    • Savanna Plateau
    • Windswept Savanna
    • Jungle
    • Sparse Jungle
    • Bamboo Jungle
    • Eroded Badlands
    • Wooded Badlands
    • Badlands
  • Bred offspring will be a random selection from their parents’ variants, not determined by the current biome.

Details on Firefly Bush

  • Located in Swamps or near waterways.
  • Glowing particles illuminate the bush during nighttime.
  • Applying Bone Meal can produce additional Firefly Bushes.
  • Emits a light level of 2.

New Standard Bush Block

  • This decorative block appears in patches across several biomes:
    • Plains
    • Windswept Hills
    • Windswept Gravelly Hills
    • Windswept Forest
    • River
    • Frozen River
    • Forest
    • Birch Forest
    • Old Growth Birch Forest
  • Can be utilized in a Composter.
  • Bone Meal application can proliferate neighboring bushes.

Ambient Sounds for Desert and Badlands

  • Blocks of Sand, Red Sand, and Terracotta may play ambient sounds under specific conditions, enhancing environmental immersion.
  • Dead Bush blocks can trigger sounds when placed atop Terracotta or Sand blocks in any biome.

Additional Changes

  • The temperate Cow’s appearance has been refined, featuring an extruded snout.
  • Beacons will now render their beams beyond 16 chunks, up to the client’s render distance, and can reach 2048 blocks high.

Technical Updates

  • Data Pack version updated to 65.
  • Resource Pack version updated to 50.

Data Pack Version 65: Commands and Tags

Commands

  • Text component arguments within /bossbar, /scoreboard, and /team commands are now resolved in the context of the entity held in @s.

Block Tags

  • New tag: #plays_ambient_desert_block_sounds for blocks playing ambient sounds specific to Desert biomes.

Damage Type Tags

  • The tag #bypasses_blocking has been renamed back to #bypasses_shield.

Cow Variants Data

  • Cow variants can now be defined using data entries in data/<namespace>/cow_variant/<id>.json.
  • This feature remains experimental.
  • Key fields include:
    • model – options include normal, cold, warm.
    • asset_id – namespaced ID for the variant asset, directs to assets/<namespace>/textures/<path>.png.
    • spawn_conditions – fields pertaining to uniform variant selection.

Resource Pack Version 50 Updates

  • Pig textures have been revamped.
  • New textures have been introduced for Cow variants.
  • Includes textures for the new Firefly Bush and decorative Bush blocks.

Bug Fixes in 25w05a

  • A comprehensive list of bug fixes addresses various gameplay issues and enhances the Minecraft experience.

For a complete breakdown of the updates and visuals, check the full article here.

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