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- Minecraft
- Valheim
Minecraft
The latest Java snapshot of Minecraft comes with several performance improvements, some technical changes, and numerous bug fixes. The most important part was improving gameplay stability and fixing many issues discovered in earlier versions.However, many changes relating to the Mace weapon remain unspoken. So, here are the main changes and fixes of Snapshot :
Crash Fix
Resolved a crash issue that occurred when a Villager died.Chunk Loading
This improves performance in loading chunks and prevents loading surrounding chunks from the disk unnecessarily while reading.Reduced memory and CPU overhead during loading of chunks.
Make single-player world loading screen have better visibility.
Sound Updates
Added four new sounds for the cave ambience.Replaced the on/off sounds for Copper Bulb with one toggle sound.
Frost Walker-frozen blocks now apply "Block Placed" vibrations of strength 13.
Mace Changes
Increased Mace durability from 250 to 500.Reduced base damage of the Mace to 5.
Lowered Mace attack speed from -2.4 to -3.5.
Reduced Density damage per level per block to 0.5.
Modified Mace Smash attack damage to have a fall-off effect
The first 3 blocks fell 4 damage per block.
The next 5 blocks fell 2 damage per block.
Subsequent blocks fell 1 damage per block.
Density and Breach enchantments are now incompatible with each other and with other damage enchantments like Smite and Bane of Arthropods.
Technical Changes
Updated Data Pack version to 43.The custom_data component can now be specified as an SNBT string to preserve type information in JSON.
Introduced new fields for the food item component to allow item replacement upon consumption.
Fixed Bugs
A significant number of bugs have been fixed in this snapshot, improving various aspects of gameplay, includingSuffocation of mobs near solid blocks as they grow up.
Fell through launched falling_block entities not going through portals
Boats move forward into blocks in very shallow water.
Dispensers drop honey bottles, except in cases where there are empty slots.
Mobs pass through fences with carpets on top as they grow up
Frogs suffocate when growing
Ender Pearl teleporting players in spectator mode
The game crashes when trying to create a world with high values of the game rule spawnChunkRadius.
Trial Spawner: Subtitle Display Problems
Several issues with oversized item stacks either resetting or crashing the game
Bugs related to the enchantment affect the way damage is computed, knockback, and other things
With this, all the updates come to improve the experience of playing Minecraft with refined performance, fixing critical bugs, and adding new content and improvements. Players are encouraged to try out the changes and give feedback for further tweaking. Happy mining!
Valheim
Valheim received a new "Ashlands" patch with many features and game improvements on May 14, 2024. This update is quite significant for the game, with the main focus of the changes leading to the new Ashlands biome.The greatest part of the work was made after the huge tests in the Public Test Branch, though further hotfixes are expected. To do this, players are invited to give feedback and report bugs on the support page on the game's website.
A prep guide is provided for the players to run through the new content and changes, especially about world generation and mods.
Weapons and Combat
More than 30 new weapons have been introduced to support the diversity of the combat.There are new types of bombs and ammunition, which means new tactical options.
Armour and Apparel
Three new armour sets bring new protection and aesthetic options.Two new capes have been added for further customisation.
Creatures and Encounters
More than 70 new buildable items are available to add extended possibilities for any construction.Five new improvements to crafting stations for more complex item crafting. More than 30 new craftable materials are added that will really flesh out resource management.
More than 10 new creatures inhabit the Ashlands, offering new challenges and experiences.
Food and Potions
More than 15 new food items and potions have been added, offering new buffs and benefits.Environmental and Gameplay Additions
New locations and music enhance the game’s atmosphere.New events and mechanics provide fresh gameplay experiences.
Materials and Texts
Mead materials have been fixed to ensure proper functionality.Text standardisation has been implemented throughout the game for consistency.
General Improvements
Various other fixes and improvements have been made to enhance overall game stability and performance.Additional Notes
Preparation guide Players should refer to the preparation guide for valuable information before starting their visit to the Ashlands.Platform-Specific Issues This causes a little trouble with the update for Microsoft and Xbox versions of Valheim and thus is a little delayed. On the brighter side, cross-play can still be done between the Xbox Flight and Default Steam games as the versions are compatible.
This patch is going to introduce a lot of new content and features that are going to greatly expand the Valheim world and gameplay options for players. Players can now expect a much more immersive, fuller kind of experience within the Ashlands biome and all of its features.