Minecraft: Java Edition tests Warden, Deep Dark, and more in first The Wild Update snapshot
Explore the Deep Dark and beware of the Warden, who’s always listening.
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What you need to know
The Wild Update is slated to be the next major Minecraft release, arriving later in 2022 with new biomes, mobs, features, and quality-of-life improvements in tow. Mojang Studios has been tirelessly working behind the scenes to deliver the update to players, and has even tested some features with Minecraft: Bedrock Edition players, but the legacy Java Edition has yet to experience any The Wild Update content.
On Thursday, Mojang Studios finally shattered the silence with the firstThe Wild Updatesnapshot. Granted, this is an experimental snapshot that requires additional commitment to access and is practically guaranteed to feature more bugs, but it also includes a bevy of brand-new features from the upcoming release.
With this snapshot, interested players will be able to explore the Deep Dark biome and hidden Ancient Cities, avoid dangerous Wardens, test the various sculk blocks, and more. There’s a lot packed into this release, with Mojang Studios aiming to collect feedback as they continue to develop and tweak The Wild Update. As an experimental snapshot, players will need to go through extra steps to get in, and be aware that new worlds will need to be created, and those worlds are exclusive to this snapshot.
Be sure to check out the changelog below for all the details on what’s included in this experimental snapshot, as there’s a lot to cover. This snapshot arrives shortly after the latestMinecraft: Bedrock Edition beta, and after the more accessible and mundaneMinecraft: Java Edition snapshotreleased on Wednesday.
Minecraft: Java Edition is one of thebest PC gamesof all time, and The Wild Update aims to improve it even further with a plethora of fresh content for players to explore. If you’re not afraid to get your hands dirty, the Deep Dark Experimental Snapshot 1 is a great way to test what’s coming next to one of the world’s most successful games.
The full changelog forMinecraft: Java Edition Deep Dark Experimental Snapshot 1includes:
Features
Ancient City
Darkness
Deep Dark
Sculk
Swift Sneak
Warden
How to install
Installing the Deep Dark Experimental Snapshot 1 isn’t as simple as other Minecraft: Java Edition snapshots. Here’s what you need to know about installing and playing this experimental release:
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