Minecraft Preview 1.19.30.20 improves vanilla parity, Spectator Mode, and more
A new Minecraft Preview build tests a ton of fresh changes and fixes.
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What you need to know
Players that love to be at the forefront of Minecraft development have a sizeable release to explore today, as Mojang Studios is now releasing Minecraft Preview 1.19.30.20. This build includes a number of fixes, changes, and improvements across numerous categories, and is rolling out to players on every platform.
TheMinecraft Previewbuild continues to add toMinecraft 1.19 “The Wild Update"with a host of bug fixes and tweaks, including to vanilla parity, the still-in-development Spectator Mode, and beyond. There’s a lot to explore in this release, but it is still, ultimately, a minor build that doesn’t contain any new features or major changes.
Minecraftis in a perpetual state of improvement, big and small, as part of its quest to remain one of themost popular Xbox gamesin the world. Today, Mojang Studios is testing a range of changes with Minecraft’s most dedicated players, but the company also recently released a newMinecraft: Bedrock Edition hotfixto players on every platform.
In case you missed it,Mojang Studios also recently published its official stance on blockchain tech and NFTs in Minecraft, and Windows Central discussed why the studio made the right decision.
The full changelog forMinecraft Preview 1.19.30.20includes:
Features & bug fixes
Blocks
Dedicated server
Gameplay
Items
Marketplace
Mobs
Stability & performance
User interface
Border block
Goat
Villages
Villagers
Vanilla parity
General
Mobs
User interface
Deep Dark
Melon block
Technical updates
Actor properties
Add-ons & script engine
Commands
Marketplace
Experimental features
General
Commands
GameTest Framework
Spectator Mode
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition
One of the greatest ways to play Minecraft is Bedrock Edition, which spans every modern gaming platform imaginable. Mojang Studios is always working on improving the legendary game through the Minecraft Preview program.
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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Minecraft: Java Edition and Minecraft: Bedrock Edition are available through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, making Microsoft’s subscription service the best place to gain access to everything Minecraft.
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