Minecraft 1.20 Update: Release Date, News, Leaks – GINX Esports TV

Rabia Sayal

Published: Jan 20th, 2023, 15:14

Here is everything you need to know about Minecraft 1.20 update including its release date, features, and more.

Minecraft 1.20 update is the next major content patch coming to the game, which was revealed during Minecraft Live 2022. Its beta is already out for a while now, and players can test some of the upcoming features in it and provide feedback to devs. While Mojang has not revealed the name of the next patch, it is confirmed that it will be based on self-expression, creativity, and intrinsic motivation theme.

Here is everything you need to know about Minecraft 1.20 update, including its release date, the content it will bring, and more.

Minecraft 1.20 Update Release Date

Minecraft 1.20 Update Release Date
Minecraft 1.20 Update Release Date. (Picture: Mojang)

As of now, there is no exact release date announced for Minecraft 1.20 update, and all we know is that it will release at some point in 2023. However, as per the speculations, we can get it during the summer this year.

Minecraft 1.20 Update Features

Mojang has revealed some of the content coming to the next update, and it includes the following:

New Default Skins: A bunch of new default skins will be added to the next patch, and you can have a look at them below.

New Default Skins in Minecraft 1.20 update.
New Default Skins in Minecraft 1.20 update. (Picture: Mojang)

Hanging Signs: As the name suggests, you can now hang your signs to give them a new look. There will be three types of hanging signs in the Minecraft 1.20 update.

Hanging Signs in Minecraft 1.20 update.
Hanging Signs in Minecraft 1.20 update. (Picture: Mojang)

Bamboo Wood: You can now use Bamboo to build doors, stairs, planks, and more. In addition to this, you can also use it to craft Rafts for you to go on a sea adventure.

Build your home with Bamboo Wood in Minecraft 1.20 update.
Build your home with Bamboo Wood in Minecraft 1.20 update. (Picture: Mojang)
Bamboo Raft in Minecraft 1.20 update.
Bamboo Raft in Minecraft 1.20 update. (Picture: Mojang)

Camels: Camels will be added to the next Minecraft update as passive mobs, and they can be found in desert villages. 

Camels in Minecraft 1.20 update.
Camels in Minecraft 1.20 update. (Picture: Mojang)

Chiseled Bookshelf: Players will now be able to place their favorite books in the new fully functional Chiseled Bookshelf. These bookshelves also support Redstone interactions.

Chiseled Bookshelf in Minecraft 1.20 update
Chiseled Bookshelf in Minecraft 1.20 update. (Picture: Mojang)

There are still a lot of new upcoming features that are yet to be revealed by Mojang, but one thing is confirmed that Minecraft 1.20 is going to be a very exciting update. You can have a look at its complete announcement video below.