Minecraft 1.22
Minecraft 1.22 — the next major planned update for the game. The update will add more animal variations and improve vegetation in all biomes.
Previously, the game received one major update per year and smaller versions aimed at fixing issues. Now, the update is split into two smaller ones, called "drops".
Navigation
- Player Locator
- Atmospheric Changes
- Spawn Eggs
- Game Pause
- Camera Perspective
- Items
- Blocks
- Mobs
- When Will Minecraft 1.22 Be Released?
Player Locator
A new interface element that shows the direction to other players.
- Enabled through Experiments.
- Replaces the experience bar, but the player's level is still displayed.
- Displays player indicators within a 120° field of view.
- If there is a significant height difference, arrows pointing up or down are shown.
- Crouching, invisibility potions, pumpkin, or mob head — hide the player from the locator.
- In Spectator Mode, players are only visible to other spectators.
- When the feature exits experiments, it will be possible to enable/disable it manually.
- Now correctly displays players regardless of simulation distance.
- Spectator points are visible to other spectators.
Atmospheric Changes
- Biomes now have more vegetation.
- All foliage has falling particles.
- Sand, red sand, and any color of terracotta have a chance to produce ambient sounds.
- They must be surrounded by the same blocks on at least three sides within 8 blocks.
- Donkeys now spawn in the Savanna.
- The color of sheep depends on the biome where they spawn. The chance to find a sheep of a specific color varies by biome type:
- Temperate Biomes:
- Common: White sheep
- Uncommon: Black sheep, Brown sheep, Gray sheep, Light Gray sheep
- Rare: Pink sheep
- Cold Biomes:
- Common: Black sheep
- Uncommon: Brown sheep, Gray sheep, Light Gray sheep, White sheep
- Rare: Pink sheep
- Warm Biomes:
- Common: Brown sheep
- Uncommon: Black sheep, Gray sheep, Light Gray sheep, White sheep
- Rare: Pink sheep
- Temperate Biomes:
Spawn Eggs
Spawn eggs have received a completely new design that highlights the characteristics and nature of each creature.
- Each egg is now unique and visually reflects the appearance and individuality of the mob it summons.
- The shape of the egg depends on the size of the creature: smaller mobs have more compact eggs, while larger ones are bigger.
- Thanks to these changes, the eggs have become more recognizable and easier to use!
Game Pause
- A full game pause feature has been added.
- A corresponding message is displayed on the screen.
- In single-player worlds, opening the pause menu suspends the entire game process.
Camera Perspective
- The mobile version now has the ability to switch the camera perspective.
- It can be enabled and disabled in the settings.
Harness
A new item that allows you to ride the Happy Ghast. Details:
- Crafting: 3 leather, 2 glass, 1 wool block (color depends on the wool).
- Can be dyed.
- Can only be equipped on the Happy Ghast.
- Allows up to 4 players to ride it.
- Can be removed with shears if no one is riding the mob.
Dried Ghast
A new block. Details:
- Found in Fossil Remains in the Nether.
- Crafted from 1 Bone Block and 8 Ghast Tears.
- When submerged in water, it goes through 3 stages over ~20 minutes and eventually spawns a Ghastling.
- Emits sounds and particles depending on its stage.
- When mined or when water is removed, it reverts to its dry state.
- The state timer resets when extracted from water.
Firefly Bush
Found in swamps and near rivers.
- At night, glowing firefly particles appear around the bush within a radius of up to 5 blocks.
- Can be used in a composter with a 30% chance to add a layer.
- When using bone meal nearby (if there is space), another Firefly Bush may appear.
- Emits a faint light level of 2.
- Breaks instantly without the need for tools.
- Found in groups of 2 to 5 bushes.
Leaf Litter
A decorative block found in forests, dark forests, and wooded badlands.
- Up to four layers of leaves can be placed in one block.
- Can be placed in four orientations.
- Created by smelting any leaf block.
- Can be used as fuel.
- Has unique interaction sounds.
- Can be washed away by water.
- The shade of leaves depends on the biome.
Wildflowers
Decorative flowers of small size found in Meadows and Birch Groves.
- Up to 4 flowers can be placed on one block.
- Used to create Yellow Dye.
Cactus Flower
A new type of flower that can sometimes grow on cacti in deserts and wastelands.
- Can be placed on a cactus or any other block with support.
- Has a chance to grow on a cactus.
- Can be used in a composter.
- One flower can be used to create 1 Pink Dye.
Dry Grass
Found in deserts and all types of wastelands.
- Can be short or tall.
- Can be placed on sand, terracotta, and dirt blocks, similar to dead bushes.
- Can be used in a composter.
- Sheep can eat tall dry grass to regrow wool.
- Can be used as fuel.
Bush
Found in many biomes, including plains and forests.
- Colored based on the grass color of the biome it is in.
- Can be used in a composter.
Ghastling
The baby version of the Happy Ghast.
- Spawns from a Dried Ghast block if it remains in water for about 20 minutes.
- Chases players or passive mobs within a radius of 16 blocks.
- If no one is nearby, it wanders within 32 blocks of its spawn point.
- Attracted and accelerated by snowballs.
- After 20 minutes (faster with feeding), it transforms into a Happy Ghast.
- Can be summoned with the command:
/summon happy_ghast ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ minecraft:spawn_baby.
Happy Ghast
This is the friendly version of the Ghast. Details:
- A flying mount that can hold up to 4 players.
- Spawns from a Ghastling.
- Can be equipped with a Harness to ride it.
- The pilot controls the flight while sitting in the front.
- The glasses on its face lower when a player sits, indicating it is being controlled.
- Behaves calmly when damaged and does not reproduce.
- Regenerates faster in rain, snow, or at cloud height.
- If players dismount in mid-air, it slowly descends to the ground.
- Without a Harness and players — flies within a radius of 64 blocks, with a Harness — within 32 blocks.
When Will Minecraft 1.22 Be Released?
Will the "Summer Drop" be the transition to 1.22? There is no official information yet, but without this, the version numbering will become more chaotic.
If everything goes according to plan, the "Summer Drop" will become the final part that ties all changes into a single version — 1.22. The release is scheduled for late 2025.
