Minecraft 1.17 is shaping up to be a pivotal update for the game. caves and cliffs, enlargement of the world and new exploration underground, we take stock of all the additions of this major patch!
Minecraft 1.17 – Cellars Update Summary, Release Date
La update 1.17 of Minecraft was revealed shortly after the reveal of Steve in Smash, during the Minecon Live 2020, the 3rd of October. Very quickly, his main subject caught the eye. After the Nether, Mojang developers were going to tackle another highly anticipated overhaul: That of the cellars. In the program, new challenges, new adventure and more !
A 1.17 update in 2 steps
Due to production delays due to the health situation, development of the update took longer than expected. In order to properly join the bedrock and Java versions, the Mojang and Microsoft teams decided to release 1.17 in two stages. A first, on June 8, 2021, and a second, later in the year. Some features will therefore not be present, but will always be provided for later. In this article, you have the summary of 2 patches. Each change is indicated in its title with a 1.17, 1.18 or directly mentioned as such:
- 1.17: First part of the caves and mountains update, June 8
- 1.18: Part two, later in the year
New generation of cellars - 1.18
Of course, who says overhaul, necessarily says a wide retouch on the underground world generation system, which is currently very incomplete. Don't panic, the old cellars will still be available, but a whole new organization is implemented with several heavy changes.
Increased vertical world size – 1.18
First, to accommodate caves larger and more impressive, the size of the world had to be adapted. 64 blocks deep was not enough. So you can now go up to -64 blocks deep (yes, negative coordinates!) and, in preparation for the mountain revamp, up to 320 (formerly 256).
En below layer 0, a new rock appears DeepSlate. It mines a little slower and is available in several variants. You can also use it instead of the classic Stone in crafts.
Note, it is not not yet possible currently converting ancient worlds to the new generation 1.17. We recommend that you wait for the next snapshots and the official procedure given by Mojang.
New cellar types – 1.18
There are snapshots not all types of cellars planned before the official release. However, the game still benefits from "noise", "spaghetti" and "cheese" cellars. If it's not clear, you can see an example below. Also note that any cellar now has a chance to be flooded. The game even takes the opportunity to regularly create waterfalls to embellish everything!
Cracks are also added. They are deeper and thin as rifts, making them both deadly and convenient for descending into the depths.
New generation of ores – 1.18
In order to bind to the new height of the worlds, the ore generation change! At the scale of a chunk, they all become more common… but are they easier to find? We can see on the image provided by Mojang that below layer 0, the diamond will be frequent. The lapis will also be generated everywhere in height, the emerald will finally become a real ore, the coal could become a rare commodity in depth...
However, there is one factor to consider: the exhibition. While many caves will be present, the developers have limited the number of ores showing up. outdoors and being directly visible to the player while exploring. Yes, it will take always undermine and it will not be easier to find diamonds!
Geodes - 1.17
This structure is found in the basements. It consists of Calcite and Amethyst. The latter is a very rare crystal. To recover it, it will be necessary that its stage of evolution is maximal (slight light emitted).
The crystals grow on the druse and are impossible to move, even with Silk Touch pickaxe or plunger.
Speleothem – 1.17
It is Stalactites or Stalagmites according to their attachment. You can enlarge and/or recover them. However, they do not grow naturally (their implementation is not finished). In the future, they can be found in dedicated caves. By breaking them (if hung from above), they are subject to gravity and are dangerous for everyone!
If a water or lava source is above the gripping block, they will produce drops, filling the cauldrons below (yes, even with lava!). Of course, any entity falling on the peaks will suffer fatal damage.
New Generation Blocks 1.17
Le Tuff et le Smooth Basalt are alternative blocks generating layers of the DeepSlate. Thus, they add a small variation in the cellars.
If you are more of a green thumb, adopt the Lichen ! It is a plant clinging to the wall (you cannot climb on it) and which is recovered with shears in the new caves. She can also grow Bone Meal. Finally, the Lichen emits light.
Lush Cavern Blocks
Fullerenes lush caverns are not yet in play. Nevertheless, you can already discover some blocks by being part of it!
There are 2 new interesting plants:
- Berry lianas : They restore some hunger bars and foxes can eat them.
- Mousse : It's a block that spreads to surrounding blocks with Bone Meal and looks a lot like regular grass.
- The Drippleaves : You can ride it… but for a limited time! They will be ideal for doing parkour.
Copper: The New Ore in Minecraft 1.17
Copper does not allow no making tools, but will be perfect for your SteamPunk decoration! It is formed through small veins above the layer 0 and up to 63. It is relatively common. However, the blocks are expensive and you will have to farm! The copper oxidizes over time. It will thus change from orange to bluish green. To avoid this phenomenon, beeswax will preserve your block!
Minecraft 1.17 – New mobs 1.17
In addition to Warden which will arrive later with the snapshots, 3 new monsters:
- Axolotls : New animal to tame with poison. You can collect them via a seal and they attack other aquatic entities (Dolphins, Drowned)
- Glow squid : It will appear in the caves and gives luminous ink, used to illuminate signs and item grams.
- Sheep : You can see her in the mountains (which will also be redone soon!). Be careful, they like to push you if you are near a border!
Minecraft 1.17 – New Items
The bundle can store a stack of a resource, or the equivalent of others. Example: 1 sword corresponds to a stack, 64 blocks of sand also corresponds to a stack. Thus, it will not be possible to put 1 block and a sword, but possible to put different blocks as long as the sum is less than 64. Obviously, a Bundle cannot contain a Bundle. This item will be available with the second part of the update.
La spyglass allows zooming by right-clicking. Yes, it is same function as Optifine. You can even remove the texture with a resource pack (but you might as well use Optifine).
Minecraft 1.17 – New decorative blocks
Gone are the Torches! (or not) The candles arrive in 16 colors and are a new source of light. However, they will have to be lit using a lighter or a fire source. Small specificity, it can be placed under water, but not on!
For Factory lovers, you should enjoy the Tinted glass ! It does not let light through, but still allows you to see through it. It is expensive, with 4 shards of Amethyst, but recovers without enchantment.
It is the future snow of the great mountains. You can get it back via a Seal but be careful, it gives cold! Don't stay too long in a block unless you have a good leather armor. Better, with leather boots, you can walk on it!
Finally, in connection with the Glow Squid, shiny frames have been added. Their concept is simple: Have an item displayed backlit. They do not emit light and are there purely for decoration.
Minecraft – New RedStone Blocks
2 revolutionary objects are appearing! First of all, the Sculk Sensor. At each nearby block change, it then launches a signal depending on the power of this vibration. It's a sort of tool that allows you to do Redstone in WIFI. However, we will have to wait for Minecraft 1.18.
Second object: Lightning rod. With a copper-based craft, it absorbs a lightning bolt over a radius of 32 blocks. Of course, it emits a redstone signal in return. It should make creeper farms much easier. It is available with the first part of the update.
Minecraft Update 1.17/1.18 – Release Date
Mojang plans a release of the update for summer 2021, June 8. The second part is planned for the fall/end of the year.
