The New Era of Minecraft Java Edition – Snapshot 23w46a
Hey Minecraft fans! On November 16, 2023, the Minecraft world got a little more exciting with the latest Java Edition snapshot – 23w46a. We’re still a few months away from the big Minecraft 1.21 release, so Mojang’s dropping these snapshots like breadcrumbs leading us to the main event.
The talk of the town is the massive revamp in the in-game scoreboard command. It’s like Mojang is giving us a new toy to play with in our Minecraft sandbox. But wait, there’s more – a bunch of bug fixes that might seem small but are huge for some players.
Table: Key Updates in Snapshot 23w46a
Feature Update
Description
Scoreboard Customization
Unique names for each scoreboard entry.
Display Names Subcommand
Set or remove display names easily.
Scoreboard Objective Modification
Auto-updating of display names with score changes.
Numerical Input Formatting
Scoreboard numbers now look prettier.
Error Message Fix
No more weird error when kicking yourself out.
Narrator Hotkey Correction
Narrator now knows the right MacOS hotkey.
Crafter Block Cooldown
A new one-tick in-game cooldown added.
Copper Grate Brick Fix
These bricks can now get wet.
Camera Stability
No more shaking when viewing damage-capable creatures.
Crafter Block to Bookshelf Conversion
No stacking issues anymore.
Experimental Features and Crafting
No recipes for new blocks if you disable Experimental Features.
Tuff Block Color Scheme
Tuff blocks now blend better with the environment.
Breeze Mob and Monster Hunter
Breeze mobs now count towards your Monster Hunter achievements.
Inventory Organization
Breeze spawn eggs are now in the right spot in Creative Mode.
Copper Bulbs Behavior
Updated to remove the one-tick delay.
Breeze’s Wind Charge Attack
Hitboxes rearranged for better gameplay.
Lever Interaction with Wind Charges
Wind charges from a breeze now correctly interact with levers.
Lava Pool and Trial Spawner Block Fix
No more accidental lava pools or weird features in place of trial spawner blocks.
The Bugs Squashed in This Update
These tweaks may not seem flashy, but for the keen-eyed Minecrafters, they are game-changers. From fixing that annoying camera tremble to ensuring Tuff blocks look just right, Mojang’s attention to detail is something to admire.
How These Changes Affect You
For those of you who’ve been experimenting with craftsman blocks and copper bulbs in previous snapshots, it’s time to recalibrate. The changes, especially in the crafter block and copper bulbs, could mix up your gameplay a bit.
