Minecraft: Bedrock Edition Beta 1.16.220.51 includes minor bug fixes for ‘Caves and Cliffs Update’ features
Another day, another Minecraft beta.
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What you need to know
Minecraftis following up theofficial release of 1.16.210with a brand-newMinecraft: Bedrock Edition beta.Minecraft: Bedrock Edition Beta 1.16.220.51includes a handful of bug fixes for testers to, well, put to the test. While there are general fixes and improvements here, the most notable fixes are aimed at powder snow, a new feature in the upcomingCaves and Cliffs Update.
The Caves and Cliffs Update is the next major update for Minecraft, and will add atonof new features to (you guessed it) caves and mountains! TheCaves and Cliffs Update is slated for release in Summer 2021, although an exact release date hasn’t been provided. Mojang Studios is slowly testing new features in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition betas using the Experimental Features toggle.
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The full changelog for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition Beta 1.16.220.51 includes:
Bug fixes
Performance & stability
Accessibility
Technical fixes & changes
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