Minecraft Live 2021 announced the release of the highly anticipated Caves and Cliffs Part II update, which includes new biomes, mobs, blocks, and underground exploration features. This update will be available on November 30, 2021. Other gameplay features were also revealed such as the Bundle item, Item Highlighting, and Deepslate Variants. Updates were also announced for the Minecraft Marketplace, including a new subscription service and a Content Curator Program, as well as for Minecraft Dungeons, with a reduced installation size and a new Ultimate Edition with all DLCs. The event was a success and Minecraft continues to be the best sandbox game of all time.

Minecraft Live 2021: New Features and Updates Revealed

Introduction

Minecraft Live, the annual event where Mojang Studios showcases what’s in store for their sandbox game Minecraft, has just concluded. This year’s Minecraft Live was held online, with a pre-recorded show streamed on the official Minecraft YouTube channel.

Caves and Cliffs Update: Part II

The headline announcement of Minecraft Live 2021 was the release of the highly anticipated Caves and Cliffs Part II update. This update completes the Caves and Cliffs update that was split into two parts due to its size. The update includes new biomes, mobs, blocks, and features that enhance underground exploration and discovery. The update will be available for play on November 30, 2021.

Gameplay Features

Aside from the Caves and Cliffs Part II update, Minecraft Live 2021 also revealed several gameplay features that aim to improve the Minecraft gaming experience. Here are some of the features:

• Bundle – a new item that lets players group multiple items into one inventory slot, making it easier to manage their inventory.
• Item Highlighting – a new visual cue that highlights an item in a player’s inventory if it’s used in the recipe of the crafting table or furnace they’re currently looking at.
• Deepslate Variants – new blocks that add variety to the deepslate biome, including deepslate bricks, tiles, and slabs.

Minecraft Marketplace

Mojang Studios also announced updates to the Minecraft Marketplace, where players can purchase player-created content with Minecraft Coins. The updates include:

• Marketplace+ Subscription – a new subscription service that gives players access to exclusive perks and discounts, including a monthly gift of Minecraft Coins.
• Content Curator Program – a new program that lets experienced community members curate the Marketplace by selecting and promoting high-quality community content.

Minecraft Dungeons

Lastly, Minecraft Live 2021 provided updates on Minecraft Dungeons, the Minecraft-themed action RPG. The updates include:

• Installation Size Reduction – the installation size of Minecraft Dungeons will be reduced by approximately 40%.
• Minecraft Dungeons: Ultimate Edition – a new edition of the game that includes all the downloadable content (DLC) ever released for Minecraft Dungeons.

Conclusion

Minecraft Live 2021 was a success, with Mojang Studios delivering exciting news and updates for Minecraft fans all over the world. With the release of the Caves and Cliffs Part II update and the addition of new features and improvements, Minecraft continues to be the best sandbox game of all time.