The first snapshot of the features that were announced at Minecraft Live 2022 was released today. However, the next version will be Minecraft 1.19.3 as Mojang changes its approach to version numbering. Now the content will be released in small portions and more often, and the version change will take place approximately once a year to take stock and correct possible errors. New features can be activated separately, they will be delivered in the form of built-in data packs. A similar approach is currently used in the Bedrock version (Experimental Features).
The 22w42a snapshot received some interesting changes:
- redesigned creative mode inventory, now blocks and items are sorted more logically and clearly;
- improved search in creative mode inventory;
- in the settings, it became possible to change the panorama scrolling speed;
- slightly changed the generation of underground fortresses;
- removed chat preview function;
Also, when creating a world, the player can activate the following experimental features from version 1.20:
Camels:
- can be found in desert villages;
- high growth helps them overcome fences;
- can walk slowly or run very fast;
- two players can sit on one camel at once, while the second player can use a weapon;
- zombies will not be able to attack players on a camel;
- sometimes camels sit down, after which it is very difficult to convince them to set off again;
- Camels need to be fed cactus to breed.
Bamboo planks:
- crafted from four pieces of bamboo;
- you can craft the same items and blocks as from wood (but instead of a boat there will be a raft);
- you can also create a bamboo mosaic.
Hanging signs:
- crafted from 6 boards and two chains (the output is 6 tablets);
- hung in the same way as lanterns, can be hung to each other.
Carved bookshelf:
- the recipe uses 6 planks and 3 wood plates;
- you can put ordinary or enchanted books, as well as a book with a feather;
- when used, gives a redstone signal, can be used in various circuits and mechanisms.
The following features have also been implemented:
- unique sounds for each type of wood: normal, wood from Nether, and bamboo;
- re-added pouches that appeared in old snapshots;
- many bugs were fixed.
