Minecraft Beta & Preview 1.20.30.21 Patch Notes

Discover what's new in Minecraft Beta & Preview 1.20.30.21 with our breakdown of patch notes. Stay ahead of the curve by exploring the latest features and improvements today.

by Reshwanth A

Updated Aug 12, 2023

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Minecraft Beta & Preview 1.20.30.21 Patch Notes
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Minecraft Beta & Preview 1.20.30.21

Minecraft Bedrock enthusiasts The long-awaited version 1.20.30.21 has just launched, marking a significant leap in the game's evolution. Mojang, the creative powerhouse behind Minecraft, remains steadfast in their dedication to enhancing the gaming experience. This latest beta release underscores their unwavering commitment to innovation and refinement.

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Through continuous efforts, like this update, Mojang strives to perfect the game by introducing new features and addressing glitches. Notably, this version introduces a multitude of audio fixes, enriching the immersive auditory journey for players. Additionally, Mojang's exploration of sensory vibrations, particularly tied to the intriguing Sculk mechanic, adds an engaging layer of interaction.

As the update goes live, players are encouraged to seize the opportunity, to explore a variety of new features and enhancements. From the harmonious symphony of improved audio to the finely-tuned vibrations shaping the Sculk mechanic, the 1.20.30.21 beta and preview version offers an enticing glimpse into the future of Minecraft Bedrock. 

Minecraft Beta & Preview 1.20.30.21 Patch Notes

Information on the Minecraft Preview and Beta:

  • These work-in-progress versions can be unstable and may not be representative of final version quality
  • Minecraft Preview is available on Xbox, Windows 10/11, and iOS devices. More information can be found at aka.ms/PreviewFAQ
  • The beta is available on Android (Google Play). To join or leave the beta, see aka.ms/JoinMCBeta for detailed instructions.

We have some more fixes and tweaks ready for you in this week’s Minecraft Preview and Beta. Please report and upvote any bugs you encounter at bugs.mojang.com. Here’s a list of the latest changes:

Features and Bug Fixes

Audio

  • Pigs now emit sounds when transformed into Zombified Piglins (MCPE-169557) 
  • Using Shears to carve Pumpkins now produces a carving sound like in Java Edition
  • Hoglins now have their own sound when transforming into Zoglins (MCPE-87379) 
  • Sound is now consistently played when an item is dropped into Lava (MCPE-96015)
  • Sound is no longer played sometimes when Netherite items are dropped into Lava (MCPE-95872) 
  • Snow Golems now play a sound when they throw Snowballs (MCPE-119083) 
  • Husks now play sounds when converting to Zombies underwater 

Marketplace

  • Fixed worlds downloaded from Realms not loading packs correctly
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Gameplay

  • The game no longer crashes due to running out of rendering resources while entering a world through the End Portal back to the Overworld (MCPE-139021)
  • The horizon no longer changes color when the player is standing under blocks (MCPE-85888) 
  • Crouch-jumping while aiming forward and holding down the build button will no longer continue to build blocks upwards past where the player is aiming 
  • The discount for curing a Zombie Villager no longer increases when the same Villager is reinfected and cured multiple times

Village Raids

  • Witches now throw healing and regeneration potions at raiders during village raids

Vanilla Parity

  • Players can now toggle flying when crawling or sneaking in Creative Mode 
  • Fence Gate icon model in UI and Item Frames now match the Fence Gate Block (MCPE-44296) 
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User Interface

  • Updated menu HUD icons for touch controls

Structures

  • Pillager Outposts can now generate in Cherry Grove biomes (MCPE-173323)

Sculk Vibrations

  • Collecting Fish, Axolotls, and Tadpoles with Buckets now emits vibrations at the right position 
  • Applying a Nametag now emits vibrations 
  • Evokers summoning Vexes or Fangs now emit vibrations
  • Chickens laying eggs now emit vibrations
  • Turtles and Frogs laying eggs now emit vibrations 
  • Using Bone Meal now emits vibrations
  • Sculk Sensors and Sculk Shriekers no longer activate repeatedly when a projectile is stuck in them (MCPE-172704)
  • Chiseled Bookshelves now emit vibrations when Books are inserted into them using Hoppers (MCPE-168887) 
  • Extinguishing Fire now emits vibrations 
  • Mounting or dismounting a vehicle now emits vibrations 
  • Rabbits eating Carrot crops now emit vibrations 
  • Foxes eating Sweet Berry Bushes now emit vibrations
  • Unequipping armor now emits vibrations at a different frequency than equipping it
  • Placing a Banner now emits vibrations 
  • Placing a Bamboo Sapling now emits vibrations 
  • Placing a Mob Head now emits vibrations
  • Placing a Lily Pad now emits vibrations 
  • Placing Frogspawn now emits vibrations
  • Placing or adding Sea Pickles now emits vibrations 
  • Adding a Turtle Egg to already placed ones now emits vibrations of the same frequency as placing a block 
  • Destroying a Turtle Egg now always emits vibrations of the same frequency as destroying a block, regardless of how many Turtle Eggs are left
  • Turtle Eggs cracking now emit vibrations
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Technical Updates

Graphics

  • Added a new experimental toggle to Video menu for players on Windows which reduces input latency; enabling this setting will increase battery consumption

Editor

The Editor and its corresponding API are in early development, and available for keyboard/mouse on Windows PC Bedrock Preview builds. Tag us on social channels with #BedrockEditor.

Fixes this week:

  • Fixed infinite gizmo drag and bugs around gizmo drag size, setting it as a limit to 100 units. How this works: Total volume of 100x100x100. Ability to create multiple selections within the bounds of the 100x100x100 total volumes.
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Stability and Performance

  • The game no longer crashes when it tries to place an invalid custom feature 

Experimental Technical Features

API

  • Moved ProjectileHitBlockAfterEvent to 1.5.0
  • Moved ProjectileHitEntityAfterEvent to 1.5.0
  • Moved ProjectileHitBlockAfterEventSignal to 1.5.0
  • Moved ProjectileHitEntityAfterEventSignal to 1.5.0
  • Moved BlockHitInformation to 1.5.0
  • Moved EntityHitInformation to 1.5.0

    • Moved spawnParticle(effectName: string, location: Vector3, molangVariables?: MolangVariableMap) to 1.5.0
    • Moved setColorRGB(variableName: string, color: RGB) to 1.5.0
    • Moved setColorRGBA(variableName: string, color: RGBA) to 1.5.0
    • Moved setFloat(variableName: string, number: number) to 1.5.0
    • Moved setSpeedAndDirection(variableName: string, speed: number, direction: Vector3) to 1.5.0
    • Moved setVector3(variableName: string, vector: Vector3) to 1.5.0
  • RGB

    • Moved RGB to 1.5.0
    • Moved RGBA to 1.5.0
    • Moved triggerEvent(eventName: string) to 1.5.0
  • Renamed EntityEquipmentInventoryComponent to EntityEquippableComponent

Events

  • ScriptEventCommandMessageAfterEvent

    • Made initiator, sourceBlock, and sourceEntity optional types
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Graphical

  • Fixed a crash in the Deferred Technical Preview that could occur while generating terrain 

Blocks

  • Updated isSolid, isLiquid, and isAir to be properties instead of methods 

Items

  • Fixed issue with content errors occurring with the Holiday Creator Features toggle turned on when using a json object version of "max_stack_size", "can_destroy_in_creative", "hover_text_color" 
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Scripting

  • Using removeParticipant is now properly synced with clients (MCPE-172920)

Minecraft

Minecraft, a 2011 sandbox game developed by Mojang Studios and conceived by Markus "Notch" Persson, has become a historic phenomenon. Initially introduced in 2009 and fully released in 2011 with Jens "Jeb" Bergensten taking the lead, the game has sold over 238 million copies and boasts nearly 140 million monthly players. Players explore a procedurally generated 3D world, extract materials, craft, and construct structures.

Various game modes offer options for survival, cooperation, and creativity. The game's vast community contributes user-generated content, expanding mechanics and possibilities. Minecraft has earned acclaim, influencing culture and education. Microsoft's acquisition in 2014 and spin-offs like Minecraft Legends underscore its lasting impact.

Minecraft GamePlay

Minecraft, a 3D sandbox game, offers players unprecedented freedom without required goals. It features an achievement system known as "advancements" or "trophies." Gameplay can be experienced in first or third-person perspective, within a world of 3D blocks representing various materials. Core gameplay involves mining and placing these blocks, with redstone enabling complex systems.

The procedurally generated world is infinite horizontally, divided into biomes, and follows a day-night cycle. Five game modes and four difficulty levels offer varying challenges. Players encounter diverse mobs such as animals, villagers, and hostile creatures. Passive mobs provide food and materials, while hostile mobs appear during darkness or in dark places. Unique creatures like creepers and endermen add to the game's complexity.



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Minecraft Beta & Preview 1.20.30.21 Patch Notes - FAQs

1. What is Minecraft?

Minecraft is a popular 3D sandbox game that offers players an open-world environment to explore, gather resources, build structures, and engage in various activities without predefined goals.

2. What are the different game modes in Minecraft?

Minecraft offers several game modes, including Survival (where players gather resources and manage health), Creative (with unlimited resources and flight), Adventure (custom map-based gameplay), and Spectator (observing without interaction).

3. Can you play Minecraft with friends?

Yes, multiplayer gameplay is a significant aspect of Minecraft. Players can join or create servers to collaborate, build together, and explore each other's creations. Different platforms offer various multiplayer options.

4. What are biomes and how do they affect gameplay?

Biomes are distinct geographical areas in Minecraft's world, each with its unique climate, terrain, and ecosystem. They impact the types of resources available, mob spawning, and overall aesthetics, adding diversity to the gameplay experience.

5. How does Minecraft's crafting system work?

Minecraft's crafting system allows players to combine various resources and materials to create tools, weapons, armor, and other items. The game features a crafting grid where specific arrangements of items yield different results, encouraging creativity and experimentation.

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