What's new?
- Minecraft Snapshot 24W09A
- Rust Community Update 259
Minecraft
The new Minecraft Java Snapshot, 24W09A, introduces a bunch of technical changes, updates to the user interface, changes in Wolf Armor, and fixes for some features. The major focus in this snapshot is that of a better user experience, adding a tool that gives way to plenty of new options for customization and fixing a lot of different bugs and issues, including getting one that addresses the feedback of many people.Wolf Armor Iteration:
Improved protection, usability, and customization for Wolf Armor.A new approach to armour for quick assessment without UI elements.
Players can act swiftly to aid their pet wolf in emergencies.
Armour durability is now visible, showing increased breakage as it wears down.
Repair Wolf Armor with Armadillo Scutes while equipped on the wolf.
Dyeing options added for Wolf Armor, akin to Leather Armor.
Owners can repair Wolf Armor directly on the wolf.
UI Refresh:
Overhauled game UI for a fresher look and improved consistency.Ctrl+Picking renamed blocks in Creative Mode yields renamed items.
The menu background texture was replaced with a darkened background.
Panorama is displayed across all screens, with configurable blur strength.
In-game screens are positioned more consistently, enhancing user experience.
Experimental Features:
Bogged drops 2 mushrooms when sheared, with an updated texture and model.Wind Charge adjustments, removing randomness from Breeze- and player-shot radii.
Vault texture updated for better differentiation from Trial Spawners.
Technical Changes:
Data Pack version now 33, Resource Pack version now 28."playsound" command enhancements for player and mixer specification.
Warnings for low disk space in single-player mode.
Significant changes to item stack properties storage for better performance.
Foundation for future extensibility and dynamic content creation.
Fixed Bugs (Selected):
Tipped arrows retain effects when stuck in the ground.Lava fog density inconsistency with Fire Resistance effect.
Lodestone Compass stacking issue after dropping and destroying the Lodestone.
Performance issues with inventories having lots of data.
Attribute modifier non-functionality for items with specific UUID configurations.
Realms player list rendering and scrollbar issues.
Hoppers leaking the last world they sucked items from.
Minecraft Snapshot 24W09A brings with it a big number of critical improvements, largely focusing on a bunch of advancements added to the game, fine-tuning user interface elements, and fixing several bugs. The developer is calling on the player to test the snapshot and give its feedback on the official site, notwithstanding taking the risk of possible serious world corruption if such actions are performed in this update. The update paves the road for future extension and dynamic content creation within Minecraft: Java Edition.
Rust
Excellent team update 259, is a marvellous fabric—from creativity to community engagement to technical prowess—that makes up the Rust gaming universe, all neatly convoluted into the kind of mosaic which is representative of the diverse art scenes of Rust. Showpieces like the Giant Calculator Community Project, global statistics around it, and the Creator Program. "This coming update is a little sample of the large mosaic. From all the dev team to everyone out there playing, supporting and helping each other, thanks and here's to a great. High-quality features, big artists working on the project, and extraordinary projects have turned out to make Rust an incredible community in the world of gaming according to Facepunch.Art Extravaganza:
A variety of artwork was showcased, both old and new, reflecting Rust's artistic diversity.Recognition was given to prominent artists like Monstera and collaborations with Rust da Vinci.
Rust-themed timelapse video spanning a decade, capturing the evolution of the game's visuals.
Highlights of the TimTardashian artwork during Charitable Rust showing the community giving.
Global Stats:
Periodic compilation of community statistics presented in easily digestible graphics.Notable mention of the community's recycling habits, humorously referred to as "recycling a lot of rope."
Teaser for upcoming rounds of global stats, creating anticipation among players.
Giant Calculator Project:
Philieve Rust's remarkable project showcasing the extensive capabilities of Rust's electrical system.A massive, functional calculator was created, with an accompanying explanation of the intricate process.
Highlights the depth of creativity within the Rust community and the possibilities offered by the game's mechanics.
Creator Program:
Introduction to the Rust Creator Program, encouraging collaboration with content creators.An eligibility criterion is further defined with the number of viewers, and subscriber count, that the applicant is operational within the terms of service, and meets the "consistently creating content" requirement three months prior.
Active involvement of an audience, from user-generated content in Facepunch games to an engaged community creating the games themselves.
An open invitation for eligible creators to apply and be part of the dynamic Rust content ecosystem.
Community Update 259 is brimming with some of the wealth of the Rust community—captured in colorful, effervescent art and packaged in detailed, brilliant technical works, such as the very tangible Giant Calculator. This will help to entrench the invitation from Facepjson of ongoing collaborative content creation, and in summary, continue to make the experience feel more and more like the game for the Rust gaming community.