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Mojang has released a small pre-release patch forMinecraftahead of the game’s 1.21 update. The Tricky Trials update forMinecraftis set to launch in mid-June and promises to bring a slew of exciting new content with it.
Minecrafthas long stood as a shining beacon in the gaming community, being the best-selling video game of all time and maintaining a massive player base 15 years after release. Frequent content updates that have kept the game refreshing and fun for longtime fans of the game is a large part of this success, and Mojang intends to keep this going with Tricky Trials, the upcoming 1.21 update for the game.Minecraftrevealed the name of the 1.21 Updatein April this year, and since then, gamers have been given teasers of what is to come, such as new locations, enemies, and weapons.
Minecraft’s second pre-release patch for update 1.21 is out now. The pre-release consisted of a few minor changes, like making End Crystals immune to fire damage and changing the rarity of certain items. What the second pre-release mostly consists of is bug fixes, all of which were reported by players during the pre-release test. The patching of these bugs aims to make for a smoother launch ofTricky Trialswhen the update drops forMinecrafton June 13.
The Tricky Trials update looks to be a big one forMinecraft, and many fans are already having fun navigating the pre-release and exploring what’s in store. The introduction of Trial Chambers and Vaults offers a new location for veterans to explore and grants a reward to those willing to overcome its challenges. The reward for these chambers, and a major talking point among fans of the game, is the ever-powerful mace, a weapon that completelyturns the combat ofMinecrafton its head. The mace is the first new proper weapon added to the game since the Trident in 2018 and introduces a slew of unique and devastating mechanics that have the capability of completely changing how combat inMinecraftplays out.
It’s not just the player becoming powerful, as two new mobs are also being introduced that will test the mettle of anybody adventuring in the wilderness, and they look to be a satisfying addition toMinecraft’s impressive roster of hostile mobs. The Breeze and the Bogged will both primarily populate the upcoming trial chambers, with Bogged also having a chance to spawn in Swamp biomes. Breezes fire ranged attacks from the air that can easily dislocate the player, while the Bogged have a chance to inflict poison with their arrows, forcing gamers to carefully evaluate how they will approach these chambers if they wish to succeed.
Minecraftis a game that has stood the test of time for so long thanks to its ability to cater to any play style. Whether living a simple life tending a farm, hunting down monsters in underground temples, or usingMinecraftto recreate scenes from your favorite movie, there’s always going to be something in this game for everyone.
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Minecraft is a sandbox video game that puts players in procedurally generated worlds and offers them no guidance whatsoever in where to go or what to do, creating a sense of freedom that was unparalleled in 2011. Minecraft has gone on to become the highest-selling video game of all time.
