Minecraft 1.21.90.23 Beta

The game developers have released a new test version, Minecraft 1.21.90.23 Beta, for Android devices. This update includes 8 improvements and fixes 29 bugs.

Game Changes

The new version introduces 8 key features, including:

World Functionality

• Features unsupported by certain modes are no longer applied.
• Chat background transparency settings are now available in the accessibility section.
• The player locator works without enabling Experimental Settings.

Player Accessibility

• Features that previously required experimental mode are now always available.

Updated Visual Effects

• Enhanced lighting for Eye Flowers and Glowing Berries.
• The End Crystal now emits light.
• Glass blocks now reflect more light.
• Updated the metallic details on Cauldrons and Ancient Debris.
• Redesigned textures for the Happy Ghast and Harness.

Bedrock and Java Parity

• The frequency of parrot mimicry of nearby mobs has been significantly reduced.

Bug Fixes

The update resolves 29 major issues, including:

• Fixed the explosion radius of potions.
• Stable resizing and moving of items within Bundles on touch devices.
• Transparency settings for text impact tooltips and leaderboards.
• Leather armor textures no longer overbrighten with Vibrant Visuals enabled.
• Particles and visual elements no longer cause graphic glitches.
• The harness displays correctly on the Happy Ghast, even when equipped via Dispenser.
• Open Bundle icons no longer appear empty on touch devices.
• The structure deletion button now works correctly.
• Minecraft no longer freezes when saving large objects in Structure Blocks.
• Certain mobs no longer deal damage after death.
• Parrots now correctly mimic drowned and wither skeleton sounds.
• Projectiles fly in the correct direction with touch controls and cameras.
• Sprint jumps maintain speed during attacks.
• Item duplication in Creative Mode has been fixed.
• Block-hitting while swimming no longer slows the character.
• Slimes and Magma Cubes jump without bugs.
• Worlds with tethered mobs no longer crash on PS5.
• Ghasts can move again while shooting Fireballs.