Every so often, Minecraft gets an update. Mojang has been a devoted developer for the game since prior to 2011, which is when the game went live. They’ve hardly ever let it grow stagnant, and they continue to find ways to improve the product for the ever-growing player base. Next up is both Chase the Skies and Vibrant Visuals in one fell swoop.
This is, unfortunately, only available for Bedrock players. The 1.21.6 update is going to be available on all versions of the game, but on Java, it will not include the Vibrant Visuals portion. However, Java players can easily use mods like Enhanced Visuals and others. The update goes live on June 17, which is tomorrow.
Vibrant Visuals Set to Reimagine Minecraft Bedrock Edition
For a long time, Minecraft Bedrock has been the forgotten child of Mojang Studios. Java Edition always got better updates and had more capabilities, but that’s not the case this time. 1.21.6 is going to be better for Bedrock. Vibrant Visuals is going to level the playing field for the game’s aesthetic, making it look exceptional and like a modern game.
This will implement shaders into the game, something console players have been missing out on. Ray tracing and other aesthetic additions to the game have long been restricted to PC gamers, but that’s no longer the case. The game has never been about graphics, but it’s finally going to look as good as it actually is.
What does this actually entail? A lot, aside from the shaders and ray tracing we mentioned. Those are huge additions, but they’re not the only ones. Vibrant Visuals is going to add biome-specific fog, so the game will feel different when you’re in different biomes. The desert will feel starkly different from the tundra, which is a great way to immerse the audience.
Lighting and shadows will be enhanced, making the game feel less dated. Water will also be more realistic, so you can expect things to flow differently and look different when you update tomorrow. There is also a new atmosphere system, and all the changes are said to feel natural but be an evolution for the game on all consoles.
Chase the Skies Changes Everything
Chase the Skies is the main update to Minecraft. The long-awaited Ghast update is finally almost here. The new happy Ghast is the biggest addition here, as it’s going to totally change the game. The Ghast has long been a difficult enemy to contend with in the Nether, but it now has a tragic backstory and a new use.
Dried Ghasts will be found in the Nether, and Minecraft players can harvest them and take them back to the Overworld. With time and water, you’ll have a happy Ghast floating around your base. When it’s old enough (or when you’ve fed it enough snowballs), you can use a saddle to literally fly around the map on it.
Chase the Skies is also adding a brand-new way to find players. Instead of relying on players to describe where they’ve gone or detail their coordinates (if those are turned on), players can locate others by using the new Player Locator bar. If someone’s in trouble or finds a rare structure, it’ll be so much easier to get to them.
Leads will be vital in this update for Ghastlings and other mobs, and they’re now easier than ever to make. No longer do you need slime balls, so you can craft them with just string. You can also use them to attach boats to a Happy Ghast for traveling with items and other players. Saddles are now craftable as well using three leather.
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These new updates are going to change the game once again, and they’re not even their only major update. This isn’t the 1.22 update, but it’s as substantial as some of them have been. Minecraft continues to grow and get better, and that continues tomorrow with the 1.21.6 patch!
