Fixed simulation stopping in multiplayer sessions when other players move away from one player’s render distance.

Fixed various crashes and storage-related issues with Android multi-user functionality and Amazon Kids/Freetime.

Added a warning prompt explaining potential loss of data when setting File Storage Location to External on Android devices.

Players no longer have problems moving after respawning or getting out of a Bed.

Fixed lighting bugs when removing light sources after returning to the Overworld from other dimensions.

Decreased the amount of Diamond Ore that generates to match Java Edition.

Fixed a crash that could occur when chatting and playing on Realms.

Fixed a crash that could occur when copying a world backup in certain languages on PlayStation.

This version is compatible with all Bedrock platforms running on 1.18.0. Before that a Minecraft snapshot added the new Recovery Compass, an item which points players towards the spot where they died and dropped their items.1.18.1 is a minor update to Bedrock Edition released for PlayStation consoles on December 2, 2021, and for most platforms except the Nintendo Switch on December 6, 2021, which fixes bugs. For example, a snapshot of Minecraft: Java Edition recently gave the unstoppable Warden a ranged sonic attack, making the powerhouse even more unstoppable. This lets the community test out new features and provide feedback, which often results in a more effective end result.

While massive expansions like the Caves & Cliffs Update are still released, making massive changes to world generation and adding new content, the community is often given small snapshots leading up to any big change. Minecraft has intimately involved players in the development process since its days as an early access title. These Minecraft updates can make small changes like giving the Warden enemy a new laser attack, but they can also add entirely new ways to play the game. Mojang's wildly popular survival sandbox launched back in 2009, and it continues to receive regular updates from the dutiful developer. A new Minecraftupdate adds a number of new features to Bedrock Edition, including the long-requested Spectator Mode.

Minecraft bedrock 1.18 release date