Minecraft Snapshot 23w51a and 23w51b: Armadillo & Wolf Armor!
Slicedlime, a Tech Lead for Minecraft at Mojang, has released the first snapshots for Minecraft 1.20.5, featuring the highly anticipated Armadillo and Wolf Armor. Let’s dive into the details of these exciting new additions!
The Armadillo & Wolf Armor
The Armadillo is a new passive mob that spawns naturally in the savanna, savanna plateau, and windswept savanna biomes. It can be tempted and bred using spider eyes, and breeding them grants specific advancements. When threatened, Armadillos will roll up into a ball and drop armadillo scutes, which can be crafted into wolf armor. The wolf armor provides the same level of protection as diamond horse armor and can be equipped on pet dogs.
The Breeze
The experimental Breeze mob, part of the 1.21 experiment, has received several updates, including fixes to its AI behavior and visual enhancements. The eyes of a Breeze now have the correct transparency, and the mob now deals better with being attacked.
Experimental Blocks & Items
Updates to copper blocks, trial chambers, and the crafter user interface have been implemented, along with fixes for gameplay elements such as armor durability and map functionality. Visual improvements include particle effects for bone meal and transparency adjustments for the nether portal overlay.
Gameplay, Visuals, User Interface, and Sounds
Various gameplay, visual, and user interface improvements have been made, addressing issues with text rendering, chat functionality, and potion effect interfaces. New sounds have been added for the Armadillo, Wolf Armor, and the Breeze, enhancing the overall audio experience in the game.
Performance & Stability
The snapshots also include performance optimizations and stability fixes, ensuring a smoother gameplay experience for players. Additionally, map makers and pack makers can look forward to new attributes for scale, step height, and reach, providing more flexibility in customizing their creations.
For a more in-depth look at the technical news and updates for map makers and pack makers, stay tuned for slicedlime’s upcoming video on the channel.
With these exciting new additions and improvements, Minecraft Snapshot 23w51a and 23w51b are setting the stage for an enhanced gaming experience in Minecraft 1.20.5. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements from the Minecraft team!
