Minecraft's 1.17 update has been released, and the next update, 1.18, is confirmed. The second part of the Caves & Cliffs update will be called 1.18, not 1.17 Part 2. The update will bring new features, including a new generation of mega caves.
Developers have also shared their thoughts on future updates, including the possibility of adding capybaras and snails to the game. The inspiration for the amethyst sounds came from the video game "Beat the Reaper" and were created using a wind instrument.
The developers have also revealed that they prioritize player feedback and may divide features between different versions of the game to get more feedback from the community. The sounds of the goats and their screams were made by Samuel Åberg, the director and creator of many Minecraft sounds, using his voice.
Future updates will focus on improving technology, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring that all players can play the game despite their abilities. The developers will also revisit older features and improve them, such as fishing.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The second part of the caves and mountains in Minecraft will be called 1.18.
2. The official response from Mojang confirms that 1.18 will have many new features and changes.
3. The snapshots for 1.18 will arrive soon, likely in less than a month.
4. Axolotls in Minecraft are larger than in real life to facilitate interaction on small screens.
5. Real-life axolotls are small, typically measuring up to 23 centimeters in length.
6. The cave lights in Minecraft were inspired by artist Jon Bauer.
7. The largest rodents in the world are capybaras, which can measure up to 100 centimeters.
8. Capybaras are peaceful animals that do not attack and are found in South America.
9. Developers would like to add capybaras and snails to Minecraft.
10. The amethyst sounds in Minecraft were inspired by the video game "Beat the Reaper Runner".
11. The amethyst sounds were created using a wind instrument.
12. There are different achievements in 1.17, including using the telescope and entering dragon lairs.
13. An achievement called "Charlotte Arm" was not added, which involved having more than three axolotls following the player with fish.
14. Samuel Aberg, the director and creator of many Minecraft sounds, records animal sounds using microphones and his own voice.
15. Mojang prioritizes technology and diversity in future updates, including better loading, fewer bugs, and more inclusive gameplay.
16. The next updates will focus on improving existing systems and modes, rather than adding large new features.