On the tail of Minecraft Legends going live, a new Minecraft 1.20 snapshot appears! Mojang is seemingly working overtime this year. So, today we explore Minecraft 1.20 Snapshot 23W16A alongside how you to can try out Trails & Tales in-game.
New Features
Snapshot 23W16A introduces new mechanics, revamped structures, and vibration fixes for contraptions far away. Check out our highlights of this content-filled snapshot below!
Sculk Blocks
In addition to the sculk changes in previous snapshots, vibrations now stay queued until all adjacent chunks have been loaded. This seemingly small change ensures proper function even when far away.
Sniffers
Sniffers also received a highly welcome change! Like chickens, pigs, and other passive mobs, sniffers now follow players when they are holding their favorite food. In this case, it is torchflower seeds!
Trail Ruins
Finally, the biggest winner of 23W16A was trail ruins! They have been completely reworked, multiple variations have been added, and the sand within them has been replaced by gravel and dirt. Due to the number of changes put in place, it is recommended to see them firsthand in-game!
How to Install Minecraft 1.20 Snapshot 23W16A
Installing snapshot 23W16A on Java Edition begins right inside the Minecraft client. First, open the Minecraft Launcher and enable snapshots in the ‘Installations’ tab. Second, click “New Installation,” select “Latest Snapshot” in the drop-down menu, and then click create. The new snapshot installation will now be a selectable option before clicking play!
However, significant content updates such as snapshot 23W16A require a few extra steps. Once loaded into the game, click “Create New World,” select “Datapacks,” and enable “bundle” and “update_1_20” before clicking “Create New World” again. With the new world created, select it, and click play!
Please note snapshots and pre-releases can corrupt worlds! Ensure backups have been taken.
Minecraft 1.20 Snapshot 23W16A – Sniffers, Trail Ruins, & More!
Each patch brings us closer to the day Minecraft 1.20 goes live, but thankfully snapshots are here to fill our time! What was your favorite part of Minecraft snapshot 23W16A?
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