Minecraft Dungeons releases 1.8.6.0 patch update, fixes bugs on all platforms and disconnect issues on Xbox
There’s plenty to like in the latest Minecraft Dungeons patch.
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What you need to know
TheFlames of the Netherexpansion forMinecraft Dungeonsis incredible in many ways but did introduce a new set of bugs for Mojang Studios to address. The most annoying of these issues was arguably the random disconnects that sessions hosts could experience after about 20 to 30 minutes of playtime on Xbox. Today, Mojang Studios is fixing this and much more with theMinecraft Dungeons 1.8.6.0 patch update.
Rolling out now to allMinecraft Dungeonsplayers, no matterwhere you play Minecraft Dungeonsorwhich version of Minecraft Dungeons you own, the 1.8.6.0 patch update includes lots of fixes for performance, gameplay, UI, and more. This is definitely an update you’ll want to install as soon as possible.
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One thing to bear in mind about the latest Minecraft Dungeons patch update is that version numbers actually differ between platforms:
The full changelog for the Minecraft Dungeons 1.8.6.0 patch update includes:
Bug fixes
Performance & stability
Gameplay
User interface
Known issues
Explore new worlds in Minecraft Dungeons.
It’s been a busy first year for Minecraft Dungeons, and now the ARPG dungeon-crawling Minecraft spin-off is looking ahead towards its future, with four new expansions planned. The first two, Howling Peaks and Flames of the Nether, are available right now, but players can also grab the new Season Pass to gain immediate access to all four expansions as soon as they launch.
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