Minecraft 1.18.0.20 (Test version)

The developers have launched Minecraft 1.18.0.20, the initial beta version of the second part of the “Caves & Cliffs” update. This release includes gameplay modifications along with a list of fixes. Additionally, the team has introduced several changes aimed at aligning Bedrock with Java.

Fixes in Minecraft PE 1.18.0.20

Let’s take a look at all the updates in Minecraft PE 1.18.0.20 in order:

• There is no longer a need to enable experimental settings for caves and cliffs – everything functions automatically
• Old caves now reach the surface within the game
• A bug that caused water to float on the underground surface has been fixed
• An issue where flowers could replace blocks has been resolved
• Tuff generation has been improved
• Slate no longer generates above the zero coordinate point
• The distribution of amethyst geodes in the world has been adjusted
• In Minecraft for Android, mountain peaks have become sharper
• Bedrock is no longer replaced by mining tunnels

Several enhancements have been made in comparison to the Java Edition:

• The frequency of ore generation has been altered
• The generation of older caves has been slightly modified
• The placement of certain blocks within the game has been updated
• Raiders now disappear after a raid on a village when fleeing
• The color of the raid bar has been changed
• Patrols no longer include enforcers
• Players sleeping in beds are now visible on servers

The main menu features a new background – Halloween is approaching, and the developers have chosen to highlight this in Minecraft Bedrock Edition.

Here are the updates that have been made to the gameplay:

• The issue causing game crashes due to different identifiers on servers has been resolved.
• The placement of vines has been optimized.
• A bug that caused “ghost fire” when destroying blocks under campfires has been fixed.
• A graphic settings recommendation now appears upon entering the game.
• The settings related to render distance have been updated.
• Visibility blocking for older maps has been improved while traveling in minecarts.
• The rendering of certain items has been enhanced.
• Mob navigation through trapdoors has been corrected.
• The animation of the axolotl has been improved.
• Berry bushes now deal damage to all mobs.
• A bug that caused mobs to attempt to pass through campfires and berry bushes has been fixed.