The Minecraft Nether update is expected to bring significant changes to the game. The creator of this video discusses some features they would like to see added to the Nether, including:
1. Broken obsidian portals that can be used to escape if a player gets lost in the Nether.
2. A new type of village inhabited by piglins, which would allow players to trade with them and interact in new ways.
3. A "lava sponge" block that can be used to clear large amounts of lava, making it easier to navigate the Nether.
4. A lava temple that would be a challenging place to explore, with a "lava sponge" block as a reward for completing it.
5. Geysers, a new block that would act as a jump pad, allowing players to be propelled upwards without taking damage from lava.
These features would add new challenges and opportunities for exploration and interaction in the Nether, making it a more unique and engaging part of the game.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The Nether in Minecraft has been around for about 10 years with minimal changes for 8 years.
2. Mojang announced at Minecon Live 2019 that the next big update would bring sweeping changes to the Nether.
3. The update is expected to include new biomes and piglins (formerly known as pigmen).
4. The Nether is a barren landscape with limited activities such as gathering materials and killing mobs.
5. The author suggests adding broken obsidian portals within the Nether to help players find their way out.
6. The author proposes a new type of village for piglins in the Nether, where players can trade with them.
7. The author suggests adding a lava sponge block that can soak up lava, making it easier to manage.
8. The author proposes a lava temple with a challenging maze-like structure to obtain the lava sponge.
9. The author suggests adding geysers as a unique block that can act as a jump pad, but with a trade-off of taking damage.
10. The upcoming Nether update is expected to transform the Nether with new features and biomes.