Summary of "News in Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 2 - 100% Cuteness - and Craftable Nametags!"
Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 2 Overview
Storyline / Context
This snapshot update focuses on enhancing the visual appeal of baby mobs by introducing new models and animations, alongside gameplay improvements and bug fixes.
Gameplay Highlights
Updated Baby Mob Models
- New models for baby cows (calves), Mooshroom calves, lambs (baby sheep), ocelot kittens, chicks, and rabbits (kits).
- Rabbits received new animations for both adults and babies.
- Baby mobs such as piglets, kittens, and wolf pups have new models and sounds.
- Adjusted bounding boxes for chicks to fit the new models.
Bug Fixes for Mobs
- Nautili spawned from breeding are now persistent.
- Fixed visual gap on zombie nautili heads.
- Zombie horses no longer panic or burn in daylight.
Villager Trade Fixes
- Corrected potion types on master-level fletcher trades.
- Fixed suspicious stew durations from farmers.
- Clerics now sell ender pearls instead of glowstone.
- Armorers buy diamonds at correct trade levels.
- Missing mason trades restored.
Craftable Nametags
Nametags can now be crafted using a shaped recipe: any metal nugget over a piece of paper.
Spear Improvements
- Charge animation speed fixed to match rotation time for slower spears.
- Lunge enchantment now requires at least 7 food points instead of 6.
User Interface
The entity_render_stats debug option’s E value now functions correctly.
Performance Enhancements
- Default RAM allocation increased to 4 GB (if no custom JVM arguments are set).
- Switched to ZGC garbage collector for smoother gameplay with fewer spikes.
Technical Updates
- Data pack version 96 and resource pack version 77 include various technical fixes.
- Detailed technical changes are covered on a separate channel.
Tips / Strategies
- Utilize craftable nametags to easily name mobs without needing to find them in the world.
- Keep an eye on food points when using the spear’s Lunge enchantment to ensure it activates properly.
Featured Gamer / Source
- Slicedlime (presenter and source of the showcase)
Category
Gaming
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