Posted: April 6, 2022

Information on the Minecraft Preview and Beta:

Preview Version: 1.19.0.21 | Beta Version: 1.19.0.20
While the version numbers between Preview and Beta are different, there is no difference in game content
These work-in-progress versions can be unstable and may not be representative of final version quality
Minecraft Preview is available on Xbox, Windows 10/11, and iOS devices. More information can be found at ms/PreviewFAQ
The beta is available on Xbox, Windows 10/11, and Android (Google Play). To join or leave the beta, see ms/JoinMCBetafor detailed instructions

What? Where? When? Why? I might be slightly dizzy, but I’m doing my best to muddy the waters in preparation for the grand introduction of the most bemired biome to date. You might have guessed it – in this week’s Bedrock beta, we’re heading to the murky marvel that is the mangrove swamp biome.

In addition to this new biome, you’ll find features like the mud block and mangrove tree as well as its wood types included in this beta. As always, it would mean the world to us (well, parts of it anyway) to hear your thoughts through feedback. As we’re now approaching the final state of some features, you won't have to enable them in the experimental toggle in order to test them out this time!

Here's a list of what is new in this week's Beta! As always please search and report any bugs you may find at bugs.mojang.com.

Features and Bug Fixes

Wild Update Features

Wild Update features no longer require the experimental toggle to be enabled
Added new Wild Update splash screen texts
Added new Wild Update loading screen tips

Mangrove Swamp Biome

Added Mangrove Swamp biome
Added Mangrove Tree feature
Added Mangrove Propagule base functionality
Added Mangrove Roots and Muddy Mangrove Roots
Added all the new Mangrove Wood Types
Mud
Added Mud related block recipes
Implemented Mud walking/sinking
Mud Block
Added base Mud block functionality
Added Mud block sounds
Added Mud block renewability
Mud Brick Blocks
Added Mud Brick block
Added Mud Brick sounds
Added Mud Brick Slab/Stair/Wall blocks
Packed Mud
Added Packed Mud block
Allay
Allay can now be leashed if it is already holding an item (MCPE-153068)
Allay can now be named by a Name Tag if it is already holding an item (MCPE-153079)
Allays now have initial sounds
Allay now move slower when not attempting to follow its owner, and will only start following its owner from a further distance than before