Minecraft 1.20.3 Pre Release 1 Patch Notes - All New Features

The Minecraft 1.20.3 Pre Release 1 brings technical changes like revamped resource pack handling and storage adjustments, along with bug fixes enhancing gameplay stability.  

by Vignesh L | Updated Nov 21, 2023

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Minecraft

Minecraft is a game where you can do pretty much anything you want. It came out in 2009, created by a person named Markus "Notch" Persson. You explore this world made up of blocks that goes on forever, and you can dig up stuff, make things, and build whatever you can think of. There are different ways to play, like survival where you have to find things to stay alive, and creative where you have endless stuff to build with and can fly around.

You can also team up with others or fight against them, depending on what you feel like. Lots of people love the game and make their own cool stuff for it, like new ways to play or different looks for things. It's pretty huge, with millions of people playing every month and it's on a bunch of different devices too.

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Minecraft 1.20.3 Pre Release 1 Patch Notes

TECHNICAL CHANGES

  • The Data Pack version is now 26
  • The Resource Pack version is now 22
  • Changes to downloaded/world resource pack handling

WORLD RESOURCE PACKS

  • Changes apply to world resource packs (resources.zip), Realms resource packs and resource packs controlled by dedicated servers.

UI

  • Download screen has been replaced with a toast
  • World resource pack application will start together with chunk loading

LOCAL STORAGE

Downloaded packs are now stored in downloads directory (with different file organization than old server-resource-packs)

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  • Files in this directory are no longer automatically cleaned (previously only up 10 packs were kept)
  • Additionally, inside this directory there is also log file log.json that stores information about downloaded files for debug purposes

SERVER CONFIG

Downloaded packs now have unique id (GUID/UUID) that can be used to differentiate them

  • This value for dedicated server pack can be configured with resource-pack-id option in server.properties
  • If the value is missing, it will be generated based on URL
  • If hash of a pack is not set, this pack will be redownloaded before every application

    • Previously, if hash was missing, latest downloaded version of pack was applied

PACKETS

Some additional options are added for 3rd-party servers software:

  • Client can now accept multiple server resource packs
  • New packet was added to un-apply server resource packs
  • Resource packs are no longer cleaned when entering configuration phase

DATA PACK VERSION 26

  • Renamed minecraft:grass block and item to minecraft:short_grass

RESOURCE PACK VERSION 22

  • Renamed minecraft:grass block and item to minecraft:short_grass

FIXED BUGS IN 1.20.3 PRE-RELEASE 1

  • MC-142160 - pausedTickDelta updated when the game is unpaused rather than paused
  • MC-164316 - Resource pack update by a hash doesn't work
  • MC-251126 - Server resource pack is not redownloaded when a hash mismatch is detected with the previously downloaded version
  • MC-265927 - Edit box length restrictions can result in unpaired surrogate characters
  • MC-265929 - Ctrl+Backspacing a word with non-BMP characters in an edit box deletes additional characters
  • MC-266456 - Breezes in minecarts or boats are passive
  • MC-266468 - Breeze cannot attack in deep water
  • MC-266472 - Charged creeper / wither armor is rendered incorrectly
  • MC-266507 - Number of block drops from TNT explosions is capped to 16
  • MC-266563 - End Crystals and TNT Minecarts that explode without a source entity deal no damage at all
  • MC-266571 - Breezes won't attack while under the effects of levitation status
  • MC-266656 - The interpolation of particle, entity and block entity transforms is disrupted when pausing the game in singleplayer
  • MC-266723 - Monsters Hunted advancement requires killing a Breeze even when they're disabled
  • MC-266724 - scoreboard players reset no longer works
  • MC-266729 - Unformatted objects in scoreboard error messages

Minecraft Gameplay

In Minecraft, you get to explore a big world filled with blocks. You can do tons of stuff like digging, building, and making things from scratch. The world goes on forever, and you can find all kinds of materials to use. There are different ways to play—like survival, where you have to find food and protect yourself from monsters, or creative, where you can build anything without worrying about running out of materials. You can also team up with friends or play on your own, fighting off monsters or just having fun building cool stuff together. It's all about being creative and doing whatever you want in this blocky world.

The game gives you the freedom to create anything you can imagine. You start with nothing and gather materials by mining, chopping trees, or even farming. With these materials, you can craft tools, build shelters, or make elaborate structures. Whether you want to construct a towering castle, delve into dark caves in search of treasures, or create a bustling city, it's up to you.

There are different creatures—some friendly and some not-so-friendly—that you'll encounter on your adventures. You can decide how you want to interact with them, whether it's by fighting them off or befriending them. Minecraft is all about using your imagination and creativity to build and explore in a world that's yours to shape.

Minecraft Overview

Release Year

2009

Developed by

Mojang Studios

Creator

Markus "Notch" Persson

Programming Language

Java

Initial Release

May 2009 (public release), November 2011 (full release)

Successor

Jens "Jeb" Bergensten took over development after full release

Sales

Over 300 million copies sold

Active Players

Nearly 140 million monthly players as of 2023

Game Modes

Survival Mode (resource gathering and health management) Creative Mode (unlimited resources and flight)

Gameplay

Explore a blocky, procedurally generated world Gather raw materials Craft tools, build structures, machines Fight mobs, team up or compete with other players

Community Content

User-generated mods, servers, skins, texture packs, custom maps Adding new game mechanics and possibilities

Platforms

Available on various platforms

Minecraft Trailer

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Minecraft 1.20.3 Pre Release 1 Patch Notes - FAQs

1. Who created Minecraft and when was it released?  

 Minecraft was created by Markus "Notch" Persson and was first released in 2009.
 

2. What are the two primary game modes in Minecraft?  

 The game offers two primary modes: Survival Mode, where you gather resources and manage health, and Creative Mode, which grants unlimited resources and flight.
 

3. How many copies of Minecraft have been sold, and how many active players does it have as of 2023?  

Over 300 million copies of Minecraft have been sold, and it boasts nearly 140 million active monthly players as of 2023.
 

4. What can players do in Minecraf

 In Minecraft, players can explore a blocky, procedurally generated world, gather raw materials, craft tools, build structures and machines, fight mobs, and team up or compete with other players.
 

5. Who took over the development of Minecraft after its full release?  

Jens "Jeb" Bergensten took over development after the full release of Minecraft in November 2011.