Snapshot 5 Unveiled: Exciting Changes in Minecraft 26.1
Today’s snapshot for Minecraft introduces many exciting features and changes, particularly focusing on aquatic baby mobs. This release enhances the game experience for players who enjoy working with these adorable early-life versions of mobs.
New Features in Minecraft Snapshot 5
Minecraft Snapshot 5 showcases several captivating updates, especially revolving around baby aquatic mobs. These enhancements include:
- Introduction of baby versions of Axolotls, Dolphins, Turtles, Squids, and Glow Squids.
- A new item, the Golden Dandelion, which can prevent baby mobs from aging.
- Revamped visuals and updated sounds for baby mobs, including new ambient sounds for baby chickens.
Golden Dandelion Functionality
The Golden Dandelion can be utilized to maintain the youthful state of baby mobs. Players can:
- Feed a baby mob a Golden Dandelion to prevent it from growing.
- Interact again to allow the mob to age if desired.
However, this flower cannot be applied to hostile baby mobs or Villagers and is crafted using a Dandelion and Gold Nuggets.
Improvements to Baby Mob Models
To enhance gameplay, the models and textures for several baby mobs have been updated:
- Dolphins
- Squids – with an increased bounding box for a better fit.
- Glow Squids – also benefitting from an increased bounding box.
- Turtles
- Axolotls – with upgrades to their bounding box as well.
Technical Changes and Updates
Snapshot 5 comes with various technical enhancements aimed at improving user experience:
- The Data Pack version is updated to 98.
- The Resource Pack version is now 79.
- Improvements in recipe syntax and gameplay mechanics.
Bug Fixes and Additional Adjustments
Numerous bugs have been resolved in this update, ensuring smooth gameplay. Some notable fixes include:
- MC-102774 – Issue with respawning the ender dragon using fewer end crystals.
- MC-305350 – Fixed issues related to rendering and transparent elements.
- MC-305888 – Turtle eggs now hatch correctly in the right worlds.
Minecraft Snapshot 5 is now available to players. Interested individuals can download it via the Minecraft Launcher by enabling snapshots under the Installations tab. As always, backing up worlds before installation is strongly recommended to prevent potential corruption.
Explore these new features and enjoy the delightful addition of baby aquatic mobs in your Minecraft experience!
