Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot 21w17a previews noodle caves for the ‘Caves and Cliffs Update’
Behold the glorious noodle caves!
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What you need to know
It’sMinecraftday for Minecraft insiders again, asMinecraft: Java Edition Snapshot 21w17arolls out to any players who are interested inMinecraft: Java Edition snapshots. The latest snapshot includes more tweaks for existing features like ore textures, copper, and more. However, players can also try out a new experimental feature in noodle caves, which come through theexperimental datapacks introduced in Snapshot 21w15a.
Experimental datapacks were introduced alongside theCaves and Cliffs Updatefor Minecraft is now beingsplit into two parts and delayed. We recently exploredwhy Mojang Studios still sometimes feels like an underfunded indie studio, which we published right before the delay announcement.
Players who are still interested in testing delayed features can install new datapacks to get a sneak peek, which now includes noodle caves. These new cave generations are smaller and more claustrophobic and chaotic than the already tiny spaghetti caves. They connect existing cave systems together and add even more variety to Minecraft’s underground.
It looks like it’s going to be a while before see the entireCaves and Cliffs Update release, with the second part now planned to launch in Winter 2021. In the meantime, you can peruse our list of best Minecraft merch, toys, and gifts for some great gift and collectible ideas.
The full changelog for Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot 21w17a includes:
Changes
Caves & Cliffs Update preview
Large ore veins
Bug fixes
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