‘The Secrets of Minecraft’ Episode 2 explores behind-the-scenes of Minecraft updates
Dolphins were almost deadly
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What you need to know
Minecraft, being the positively gargantuan game that it is, sits on a treasure horde of secrets, little-known facts, and behind-the-scenes details that most Minecraft players would never know. “The Secrets of Minecraft” is a new YouTube series from Mojang Studios that aims to shed light on some of these secrets, and airs a new episode every single month.Episode 1 of “The Secrets of Minecraft"went over some features that have been cut or changed in the past, and now Episode 2 is here to talk about Minecraft’s updates.
Minecraft has had countless content updates through its long life, which have evolved the game with new features and changes. However, the final products are often not what they originally were, with Mojang Studios making changes, cuts, and even delaying the updates. Dolphins, from The Update Aquatic, for example, were nearly deadly hostile mobs instead of mischievous thieves.The Nether Updatewas actually planned forbeforeThe Update Aquatic, but was delayed behind the scenes.
You can learn about all of this and more in “The Secrets of Minecraft” Episode 2, including about the ongoingCaves and Cliffs Update. While you’re at it, be sure to check out our list ofbest Minecraft toys and giftsfor the best gear for any Minecraft fan.
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Zachary Boddy (They / Them) is a Staff Writer for Windows Central, primarily focused on covering the latest news in tech and gaming, the best Xbox and PC games, and the most interesting Windows and Xbox hardware. They have been gaming and writing for most of their life starting with the original Xbox, and started out as a freelancer for Windows Central and its sister sites in 2019. Now a full-fledged Staff Writer, Zachary has expanded from only writing about all things Minecraft to covering practically everything on which Windows Central is an expert, especially when it comes to Microsoft. You can find Zachary on Twitter@BoddyZachary.
