Summary
Minecraft’s next big update is making some big moves with its features, adding game-changers like maces, autocrafters, trial chambers, and much more. However, one of the most recent additions hyped up forMinecraftis incredibly simple, but something Mojang should absolutely double down on.
Updates 1.21 and 1.20.5 are bothbringing big features toMinecraft. 1.20.5 will be updating wolves in a major way, with new biome-based variants and wolf armor—an exceptionally strong defensive option for dogs. 1.21 itself centers on its trial chamber structure, with new mobs, new items, and new blocks based around these sprawling gauntlets. These combat courses are so rich in content that they rival structures like woodland mansions and ocean monuments—something made evident by the fact the cartographer sells a map to them, roping them into progression.
Minecraft Needs To Go All In On New Paintings
Though it was thought that ominous trials would be the last content update teased for 1.21, Mojang has unveilednew paintings coming inMinecraft’s next update—designed by artist Sarah Boeving. These paintings (Baroque, Humble, Meditative, Prairie Ride, and Unpacked) are currently only available to preview on Bedrock, but they’ll be making their way to a Java snapshot soon. These paintings are some cosmetics that will fit right in withMinecraft’s existing art roster, but they’re also huge news for the game; they’re the first new paintings since the Wither painting was added back in 2012. With over 10 years between new paintings (not counting some unused ones accessible through commands), it’s high time for Mojang to crank up the production of these decorations.
Minecraft’s Paintings Are A Staple Of The Game
The paintings ofMinecraftare more iconic than many may give them credit for. Skull on Fire, Fighters, Wither, Skull and Roses, Seaside, and RGB are among the most well-known, but the pixel art they all display has gone down as iconography for the game. Players use them for decoration, as imitation TVs, and turn the larger among them into secret entrances; 2x2 and larger paintings can cover up open doors, allowing players to walk through the painting. Players have gone as far as to hunt down the map seed seen in the background of Skull on Fire, a mark of the painting’s status.
Giventhis love forMinecraft’s paintings, it only makes sense for Mojang to add more paintings—especially considering the trend of giving each update its own music disc. A similar thing could be done with paintings. However, it would make sense for Mojang to relent from throwing artpieces into every update. With the standards forMinecraft’s paintings being what they are, oversaturation should be avoided.
Mojang Should Open Up Paintings To The Community More
On the subject of how players love paintings, Mojang should consider opening up avenues for players to customize and create paintings. Something like this alreadyexists inMinecraftthanks to map drawing, a use of mechanics spawned by player creativity. With this demand in mind, it would make sense for a more accessible system to be made available. Allowing players to hang up paintings with unique pixel art would be a fun feature with viral potential.
Another way Mojang could facilitate creativity with paintings is through a community vote. ThoughMinecraft’s mob votes have been fraught with strife, the low stakes of a vote on a new painting should avoid this. Rather, such a vote would be a fun way for fans to be involved. It could even go further and allow fan-submitted designs, embracing the community spirit ofMinecraft—with elements like servers, mods, social media presence, and information resources maintained by players acting alone.
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Minecraft is a game made up of blocks, creatures, and community. you may survive the night or build a work of art – the choice is all yours. But if the thought of exploring a vast new world all on your own feels overwhelming, then fear not!Minecraft has no set goal and can be played however you’d like! This is why it’s sometimes called a “sandbox game” – there are lots of things for you to do, and lots of ways that you can play. If you like being creative, then you can use the blocks to build things from your imagination. If you’re feeling brave, you can explore the world and face daring challenges. Blocks can be broken, crafted, placed to reshape the landscape, or used to build fantastical creations.Creatures can be battled or befriended, depending on how you play. The world of Minecraft allows for epic adventures, quiet meditations, and everything in between. You can even share your creations with other players, or play in community worlds!
