Steve and Alex are getting new friends in Minecraft’s next big update

Minecraft will release a new update in 2023, currently known as the “1.20 update”. This update is still being shaped and Mojang says the community will be involved in the naming process and more. Here’s a sneak peek of what was shown during this segment of Minecraft Live 2022:

New avatars to play

Steve and Alex will be joined by a whole new cast of characters, here’s a look:

New Item: Hanging Sign

New wooden set: bamboo

Along with the new set of Bamboo wood blocks, players will also be able to use this wood to craft bamboo rafts.

New block: Carved bookshelf

New mob: Camel

“Roadtrip! This tall rideable mob has room for you and a friend. Camels are found in desert villages, but it’s up to you to find a friend!”

The 1.20 beta/snapshot/preview update will be available to Minecraft users in just a few days, and the full update will launch in 2023.

What are your early impressions of Minecraft’s next big update? Leave a comment below.