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Minecraft is generating incredible caves in the version 1.18 snapshotThe experimental snapshot has a lot to show
The experimental snapshot has a lot to show
I loaded up the experimental snapshot myself today and if all these major world gen changes are a bit unsettling to you, don’t worry. I didn’t immediately find myself chucked into some floating island nullverse world. It’s still definitely Minecraft, albeit with mountain-ier mountains and cave-ier caves.
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Minecraft Live: Caves & Cliffs - First Look
Waterfalls everywhere.
Do remember, of course, that this version of 1.18 is far from final. In theirannouncement post from yesterday, Mojang caution that this snapshot could still be quite different from the full release of 1.18. “Some features may be significantly changed or even removed if needed to improve performance,” they say.
Here’s Mojang’s list of terrain changes in this experimental snapshot:
There’s obviously a lot going on here. New mountain biomes are relatively self-explanatory, as are the local water and lava levels which Mojang have shown us before. What is the difference between a spaghetti cave and noodle cave though? I don’t know yet, but I’m eager to find out.
To prove how lovely it looks, even in this experimental state, here are some screenshots and videos that other folks have been sharing so far:
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Lots of incredible views in 1.18!pic.twitter.com/aA2x5bw4Lr— Jay Dee (@JayDeeMinecraft)July 14, 2021
Lots of incredible views in 1.18!pic.twitter.com/aA2x5bw4Lr
The new mountains are in Minecraft now and they are incredible! I’m really excited for 1.18’s release.pic.twitter.com/bMpVnLL06X— Bermundsy (@Bermundsy)July 14, 2021
The new mountains are in Minecraft now and they are incredible! I’m really excited for 1.18’s release.pic.twitter.com/bMpVnLL06X
That’s all the most photogenic stuff, of course. Given the experimental nature, you’re bound to wander across some more nonsensical new terrain if you choose to try out the snapshot yourself. Directions on how to do that are also in Mojang’s announcement.
As for the final version, Mojang say that traditional snapshots for 1.18 are likely to begin around September, with the final release still expected near the end of this year. In the meantime, check out everything else we know aboutMinecraft 1.18. If you’re plenty happy exploring the 1.17 update that’s only recently released, Ollie has the goods for you on thebest Minecraft seedsin 1.17 and tips onhow to breed axolotls.
I’ve always really enjoyed Minecraft’s villages and the interesting ways that they sometimes generate. So before I go, here’s one I found while flying about earlier. It’s a desert village that appears to have taken a beach vacation.
I mean, the sand itself isn’t out of place, I suppose.
