Highlights
- Minecraft removes a 14-year-old line of text from its debug menu in the latest snapshot update.
- Bundles are making a return to Minecraft, allowing players to stack different items in one slot.
- Minecraft fans await the reveal of update 1.22's theme, expecting more major changes to the game.
On August 15, Minecraft released a new snapshot update for the Java version of the game, seemingly removing a line of text from the game's debug menu that has been broken for 14 years. Prior to the release of snapshot 24w33a, Minecraft had an unused B value in the game's debug menu which constantly displayed the number zero, often leaving players scratching their heads wondering what it was for.
Snapshot 24w33a doesn't just remove broken lines of text from the debug menu, it also brings bundles back to Minecraft, a feature that was first tested in 2020 but never went on to receive a full release. For players wanting to try out the new bundles, they'll need to be on the latest snapshot release and enable them via the in-game settings. Once enabled, players will be able to stack different blocks or items together in the same inventory slot, working in a similar fashion to some popular backpack mods.
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While plenty of Minecraft players are busy building new rollercoasters thanks to the latest snapshot, others are noticing that the game's debug menu is better off after Mojang Studios finally removes the unused B value. Over on Reddit, user Ok_Thing7750 noted that ever since 2010, the debug menu, which can be accessed in-game by pressing F3, displayed a B counter with the number zero next to it. However, thanks to the latest snapshot, this odd line of text is no more.
Minecraft Says Goodbye to Unused Debug Menu Line
It's unclear what the purpose of Minecraft's B value was supposed to be, but Reddit user nablyblab speculated that it was added with the intention of showing the number of entities that have been loaded but are not visible on the screen. The Minecraft wiki page makes a similar claim, stating that the B value was possibly for the number of entities removed due to hidden chunks, but was made redundant and intended to be removed.
Minecraft's latest update is currently in the testing phase, but will eventually roll out to players on all supported platforms with a handful of useful new features and improvements to Minecarts, Redstone, and more. While there's still plenty to be excited about surrounding the next Minecraft update, fans are still waiting for Mojang Studios to reveal the theme of update 1.22, which is once again expected to bring some major changes to the popular sandbox game.
The Tricky Trials update was Minecraft's last major patch, adding a plethora of new content that was mainly focused on combat adventures. Update 1.21 not only added plenty of new items for players to build with, but it also included a new hostile mob that is exclusive to the game's new trial chambers. While fans continue to speculate on the theme of update 1.22, it could still be some time until its reveal, given that the last major update was only released in June.
Minecraft
In Minecraft, your adventure starts with your imagination.Build anything you can imagine with unlimited resources in Creative mode, or go on grand expeditions in Survival, journeying across mysterious lands and into the depths of your own infinite worlds.
- Platform(s)
- 3DS , Android , iOS , Nintendo Switch , Nintendo Wii U , PC , PlayStation 3 , PlayStation 4 , PS Vita , Xbox One , Xbox 360
- Released
- November 18, 2011
- Developer(s)
- Mojang
- Publisher(s)
- Mojang
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op , Online Multiplayer
- ESRB
- E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Fantasy Violence
- How Long To Beat
- N/A
- X|S Enhanced
- No
- File Size Xbox Series
- 1.42 GB (August 2024)
- Split Screen Orientation
- Vertical or Horizontal
- Number of Players
- 1-4
- Video Games
- Minecraft
- Mojang
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FAQs
Leaving Mojang
Persson has stated that, due to the intense media attention and public pressure, he became exhausted with running Minecraft and the company.
Is there an end goal to Minecraft? ›
Being a sandbox game, there is no true end to Minecraft. However, it is generally accepted you 'complete' the game upon killing the ender dragon. This tutorial shows the steps necessary to locate and enter the End dimension, and then defeat the ender dragon, as well as killing the wither.
What did Notch do to get kicked off Minecraft? ›
What did Notch do wrong that prompted Minecraft to remove references to him in the splash screen? It was due to notch's comments he has been writting on his social media account that they removed his references since microsoft wanted to distance themselves from his views.
Has anyone ever reached the end of Minecraft? ›
Now one dedicated streamer has tested its world generation to the very limit. As reported by GamesRadar+, the Twitch streamer Mystical Midget has spent around a year and a half traveling to the very end of a Minecraft world, for a cumulative travel time of over 2500 hours.
Does Mojang still own Minecraft? ›
In 2014, Mojang and the Minecraft intellectual property were purchased by Microsoft for US$2.5 billion. Minecraft has become the best-selling video game of all-time, with over 300 million copies sold and nearly 140 million monthly active players as of 2023.
Why did Mojang shut down Minecraft Earth? ›
Minecraft Earth was permanently shut down due to COVID-19. This is not as frustrating and made sense because it was for the safety of others and it was most likely not producing enough money at the time.
What is the age limit for Minecraft? ›
Age rating
The game has a recommended PEGI rating of 7 and an ESRB rating of Everyone 10+. However, Minecraft has players of all ages, and if you play with your child, you might find yourself enthralled by Minecraft's blocky charm.
Can you skip the end of Minecraft? ›
The End poem and credits can be successively sped up by holding Space , then additionally Ctrl , then the other Ctrl [Java Edition only]. They can be skipped entirely by pressing Esc in Java Edition or "skip" in Bedrock Edition.
Does the end go on forever in Minecraft? ›
Once the player enters the End, the only way back is to die or defeat the ender dragon.
Was Minecraft made by one person? ›
In 2009, Minecraft was created by Markus Persson, also known as Notch and was originally called Cave Game.
The deal made Markus Persson — best known by his in-Minecraft name Notch — a billionaire, with a personal net worth of about $1.3 billion, according to Forbes. And he doesn't seem to like it one bit.
Who is the CEO of Mojang? ›
Jonas Mårtensson is the chief executive officer of Mojang Studios.
What will happen to Minecraft in 2024? ›
Trial chambers, new mobs, automated crafting, and more.
"Players will find two new mobs, the Breeze and the Bogged alongside loot-filled vaults that can be unlocked with trial keys (and reward every player, not just the one who opens them). Minecraft's Tricky Trials Update Arrives June 13, 2024.
How long would it take to fly to the end of a Minecraft world? ›
Automatic flying machine
The fastest flying machine record travelled at a speed of 4.4 blocks per second. With this speed, it would take around 79 days to reach the world border.
How long would it take to walk to the edge of a Minecraft world? ›
Traveling from 0,0 to the edge of the world by foot takes around 140 days. It is possible to generate trees and vegetation beyond 30,000,000 by loading a version of Minecraft after Java Edition 1.9, then load a few chunks beyond the world border.
Why did Microsoft buy Mojang? ›
The primary reason for this was the grand scale of the game's success, and the limelight it forced him into. Following the tweet, Microsoft, among many others, came to Persson with an offer to acquire Mojang. The offer was discussed by Persson and his hired financial advisors from the investment firm JPMorgan Chase.
Why did Mojang migrate to Microsoft? ›
The benefits of migration Mojang accounts to Microsoft accounts include support for two-factor authentication, unification of Minecraft games under one account (i.e. a user's purchase of Minecraft and Minecraft Dungeons will be unified under the same account), improved parental controls, and chat/invitation blocking.
How much is Mojang worth now? ›
Eventually, a few years later, Microsoft acquired Mojang Studios for $2.5 billion. The company is now still under the ownership of Microsoft. The game continues to add new content for all its players to this day.
Does Mojang still make money from Minecraft? ›
Minecraft is a paid game, so a lot of revenue is generated from sales. The year 2021 provided the most recent official sales data, suggesting that 238 million copies of the game had been sold, up from 200 million in May 2020. This generated a revenue of $380 million in 2021.
