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Minecraft Wild Update: It’s a Swamp Thing
New biomes and critters and blocks, oh my!
By Rob Rich Rob Rich News Reporter College for Creative Studies Rob is a freelance tech reporter with experience writing for a variety of outlets, including IGN, Unwinnable, 148Apps, Gamezebo, Pocket Gamer, Fanbolt, Zam, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on June 7, 2022 12:59PM EDT Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Gaming Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Minecraft's latest update has gone live, adding new biomes, more creatures, and several new blocks to the open-ended adventure. In its ongoing endeavors to keep expanding its theoretically infinite worlds, Minecraft has just released a new update, called The Wild, which adds even more to the mix. And all of the many, many platforms that support it are being included in the release, so it's new blocks, biomes, and mobs (creatures) for everybody! Microsoft Mangrove swamps and something called the deep dark are the two new biomes being introduced, each with their own accompanying block types. Things like mangrove wood, mud, "sculk," and so on. And, of course, new biomes mean new creatures to encounter, such as tadpoles and frogs, along with the fairy-like allay. Then there's the warden, which appears to be a new (and imposing) monster type you can find in the deep dark. Since Minecraft generates its massive worlds randomly, you might have to do a fair bit of walking before you encounter a mangrove swamp, the deep dark, or any of the new fauna. Or you could immediately find yourself face-to-face with a frog or an allay, because it is random. Regardless, the quickest way to find all the new stuff is to jump back in and start playing. The Wild update is available now for both Bedrock and Java editions of Minecraft across all platforms—Android, iOS, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Windows, and Xbox. If you already own the game, it's a free download and will be included if you're buying the game for the first time. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire The 17 Best Minecraft Seeds in 2022 How to Make Terracotta in Minecraft How to Make a Campfire in Minecraft What Do Axolotls Eat In Minecraft? How to Find Amethyst in Minecraft How to Install Mods on Minecraft The 15 Best Minecraft Mods How to Get Honey From a Beehive in Minecraft How to Make a Lead in Minecraft How to Make Fireworks in Minecraft How to Make a Map in Minecraft Minecraft Biomes Explained: Jungle Biome How to Make a Bed in Minecraft How to Find a Village in Minecraft How to Allocate More RAM to Minecraft How to Tame a Fox in Minecraft Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies