Minecraft 1.21.80.25 Beta

Minecraft 1.21.80.25 Beta – we present a new test build for Android devices. This beta includes new blocks - the Happy Ghast and Mob Riding Harness, along with improved visuals.
To activate all the features listed below, enable the "Experimental Settings" toggle named "Drop 2 2025".

Ghastling

A new mob with the following features:

• A young version of the Ghast with a cheerful appearance;
• Emerges from a Withered Ghast if it stays in water for approximately 20 minutes;
• Can be lured and fed Snowballs;
• After appearing, follows the player or a neutral mob within a 16-block radius;
• Remains inactive within a 32-block radius if there are no such targets nearby;
• Matures into a Happy Ghast in 20 minutes (this process can be sped up by feeding it Snowballs);
• Can be spawned using the command /summon happy_ghast ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ minecraft:spawn_baby.

Withered Ghast

A new type of block with the following features:

• Naturally generates in the Nether near fossilized bone clusters;
• Can be crafted with 1 Bone Block and 8 Ghast Tears;
• Breaks down into its original "withered" form when destroyed;
• When exposed to water, goes through three stages over 20 minutes, eventually spawning a Ghastling;
• Emits sounds and visual effects that change based on its stage;
• Gradually dries up if the water is removed.

Happy Ghast

A more positive version of the sad Ghast, featuring the following attributes:

• Can fly and carry up to four players simultaneously;
• Emerges from a Ghastling in 20 minutes or sooner when fed Snowballs;
• Equipped with a Harness to transport players;
• Can be attracted using Snowballs or the Harness;
• Additional players are seated clockwise in sequence;
• If dismounted mid-air, the Ghast automatically descends to land;
• Does not sit in Boats and stays within a specific radius from its starting point (64 blocks, or 32 blocks when equipped with a Harness);
• Its facial expression changes during landing to signal the start or end of a flight;
• Cannot reproduce but can heal itself, particularly in harsh weather conditions or while floating among clouds;
• The first player to mount it takes control of flight;
• The camera shifts to third-person view during flight for convenience;
• Is immune to damage.

Known Issue

The mob's health is set to 40 points instead of 20 in this version.

Harness

A new item designed to ride the Happy Ghast. Features include:

• The color depends on the type of Wool Block used, but a crafted Harness can also be dyed;
• Crafted with 3 units of Leather, 2 Glass Blocks, and 1 Wool Block;
• Can be removed with Shears if no players are mounted on the mob.

Visual Effects

This new feature introduces the following graphic improvements:

• Enhanced lighting, detailed shadows, volumetric fog, clouds with varied tones, and improved water effects;
• Requires a device with an Adreno 640, Mali-G68, or higher GPU (on Android), A12 or M1 or higher (on iOS), or DX12 support (for PC);
• To activate, enable "Vibrant Visuals" in the Experimental Settings while creating or editing a world.

Known Problems

• Visual distortions may occur on Android devices;
• Light occasionally leaks into closed areas, and shadows might appear and disappear;
• Glowing elements may not illuminate as intended;
• Textures may turn pink after exiting a world or performing specific actions;
• Certain conditions may cause rendering issues with metallic surfaces;
• Deep water areas may appear overly dark.

Other Changes

• Plants now sway as they do in the Java version;
• Added a "locatorBar" setting to enable/disable the Player Locator;
• Data in the Structure Block UI is retained during edits;
• A "Profanity Filter" toggle was added to PlayStation;
• Ghast textures were updated.

Bug Fixes

• Shields now take damage from explosions;
• Players can no longer run across water faster than they can swim;
• Villagers no longer get stuck while harvesting crops;
• Credits music now plays properly;
• The "dolimitedcrafting" rule prevents the creation of unknown recipes;
• Custom skins no longer shrink character models.