Planned versions
This page is about planned versions of all editions of Minecraft. These updates either have major sources to their existence or have received development versions.
Note that only editions with known planned updates are listed here - if no known planned updates exist the edition is left out.
Contents
Java Edition
1.13
1.13 is an upcoming major update planned to be released in Q2 2018.[1] This version will be the implementation of the Update Aquatic, which will focus on water and ocean-related content, bug fixes, technical features, and optimisation.[2]
Texture Update
The Texture Update is an upcoming major change to textures in Minecraft. It will change most textures in Minecraft except for iconic textures such as the Creeper.[3] Old textures will be a separate download when the new default pack officially releases. The new unfinished texture is now available as a resource pack through this link.[4]
1.14
1.14 is an upcoming major update with no set release date. The theme has not been revealed yet but it will bring many new stairs and slabs.[5]
Bedrock Edition
1.2.20
1.2.20 is an upcoming update with no set release date. It will add most of the Update Aquatic features that are going to be added in Java Edition's 1.13.
Nintendo Switch release
The Nintendo Switch release of the Bedrock Edition was delayed past the release of the Better Together Update to 2018.[6] This will coincide with the discontinuation of the Nintendo Switch Edition of the Legacy Console Edition.
1.4
1.4 is an upcoming update for Bedrock Edition. The update will add the experimental Plutonium Mode.[7]. It will also add features from Update Aquatic that are previously under "Experimental Features"
4K Update
The 4K Update is an upcoming update for Bedrock Edition set to be released in 2018.[8] It will add a 4K HDR graphics option. The Super Duper Graphics Pack will be added to the marketplace at the same time.[9]
Texture Update
The Texture Update is an upcoming major change to textures in Minecraft. It will change most textures in both Java and Bedrock except for iconic textures such as the Creeper. Old textures will be a separate download when the new default pack officially releases.
References
- ↑ "Java Edition Technically Updated" – Minecraft.net, 24 January 2018
- ↑ “It'll probably be in 1.13 at this point, I'm afraid :( It'll be a more bugfixy and technical update, so it will get more love then.” – @Dinnerbone, April 24, 2017
- ↑ “WHAT IS JAPPA DOING TO MY MINECRAFT? Changing the textures! Except for a few, like the Creeper. Across all versions? YEP, both on Java and Bedrock. You cannot escape my sweet, sweet textures. When? Soon! In the Beta Resource Pack, where all my beloved pixels live.” – @JasperBoerstra, November 10, 2017
- ↑ "Try the new Minecraft Java Textures" – Minecraft.net, 14 December 2017
- ↑ “I can't tell you the theme but unrelated to that it'll have lots and lots of new slabs/stairs/etc. We don't have nearly enough.” – @Dinnerbone, April 17, 2018
- ↑ "Everything Announced at MINECON Earth!" – Minecraft.net, November 18, 2017
- ↑ “I've been working on making Plutonium Mode not experimental, 1.3 should have it on everywhere. And be a bit faster!” – @_tomcc, September 17, 2017
- ↑ “The Super Duper Graphics pack will be launching next year. Keep your eyes on Minecraft.net for future updates!” – @Minecraft, November 18, 2017
- ↑ "All the News From E3!" – Minecraft.net, June 11, 2017
