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Minecraft Java Edition - Snapshot 25w21a

Summer is finally here in Stockholm on this fine Snapshot Tuesday - but it seems some of our developers missed those beautiful, gray, rainy skies far too much and absolutely insisted on giving the clouds in Minecraft new look. What a de-light!

New Features
  • Updated the pattern of clouds in the sky
  • Horses, Donkeys, and Mules can now be fed carrots to heal, grow, and improve their temper

Music and Sound

  • Added a new sound for when a Lead snaps ...

Minecraft Snapshot 25w20a

This week we’re releasing the final features from this year’s second drop. Today’s snapshot brings craftable saddles as well as some stunning tracks, courtesy of Amos Roddy. We have also added an option to show which song is currently playing in the in-game pause menu.

New Features
  • Added a new Music Disc with the track "Tears" by Amos Roddy
  • Made Saddles craftable and shearable
  • Updated the main screen panorama

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Minecraft Java Edition - Snapshot 25w19a

Take aim for this snapshot! It's a bit smaller this week, and you might want to train a bit more to learn the new projectile mechanics! And while you are here, why not enjoy some misty peaks at a distance!

Changes
  • Projectiles target tolerance margin now changes over time
  • Fog was tweaked for improved atmospheric perspective
  • It now becomes foggier when it rains
  • The test framework will no longer try to restart running tests after a server restart

Projectile Targeting ...

Minecraft Java Edition - Snapshot 25w18a

Leads have become a hot commodity in the recent snapshots and this week they are getting an updated recipe, making it much easier to craft leads for all your leashing needs. The dried ghast is also getting a new recipe, based on soul sand and ghast tears. We have updated Unifont to 16.0.03 and this time we included glyphs from Unifont's Private Use Areas. That means creators will now be able to use scripts in the Under-ConScript Unicode Registry like Tengwar or Sitelen Pona.

Changes

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Minecraft Snapshot 25w17a

After a long weekend we are back with another snapshot! This week we are moving the locator bar out of experiments, try it out and continue to give us your feedback over at feedback.minecraft.net. We have also made some improvements to the Realms UI including region selection for your world. Happy Mining!

New Features
  • Added an option to reduce the cloud range ...

Minecraft Snapshot 25w16a

In this week’s snapshot leads are getting new mechanics making it possible to leash mobs together or leash them to entities like boats! Now you can travel the desert with your own camel caravan or airlift your treasures in a boat with chest attached to your happy ghast. Moving villagers have never been easier! As you are soaring through the skies you will see that the clouds render infinitely.

Changes
  • Changed leash mechanics ...