Hey, Minecraft fans! The Chase the Skies update (version 1.21.90 for Bedrock) just dropped, and it’s packed with cool stuff that’ll make your adventures epic. Think flying with friends, awesome new visuals, and fun ways to explore the Overworld. Let’s break down the best parts in a simple way!
Fly with the Happy Ghast
The star of this update is the Happy Ghast, a super cute flying buddy that can carry up to four players! Here’s how it works:
- Start with a Ghastling: Find or craft a Dried Ghast Block in the Nether (use 1 Soul Sand and 8 Ghast Tears). Place it in water, wait about 20 minutes, and a baby Ghastling pops out. Feed it Snowballs to help it grow faster!
- Ride Together: When the Ghastling grows into a Happy Ghast, craft a Harness (3 Leather, 2 Glass Blocks, 1 Wool Block) to ride it. The first player to hop on controls the Ghast, and others can join for a sky-high party. It even wears goggles when you take the wheel!
- Cool Features: The Happy Ghast heals faster in rain, snow, or when flying at cloud level. If you jump off midair, it’ll glide down safely. Plus, it sticks close to home when not being ridden.
Build and Explore Like Never Before
This update makes exploring and building even more fun:
- Player Locator Bar: A new tool on your screen shows where other players are in your world. It’s like a map for finding friends! You can hide from it by crouching, wearing a Mob Head, or using an Invisibility Potion.
- Leash Up Everything: Now you can tie leashes to other mobs, not just fences. Want a caravan of camels? Leash them together! You can even leash mobs to a Happy Ghast for some wild air-travel combos.
- Craftable Saddles: No more hunting for saddles! Craft them with 3 Leather and 1 Iron Ingot. You can also use Shears to remove saddles or harnesses from mobs easily.
Stunning New Look with Vibrant Visuals
Minecraft just got a major glow-up with Vibrant Visuals, the biggest visual update yet:
- Gorgeous Graphics: Sunrises are brighter, water sparkles, and forests feel alive with new shadows and reflections. It’s still Minecraft’s blocky style, but way prettier!
- Works for Everyone: Vibrant Visuals is the default on most devices, but you can tweak it in the settings if your device needs a performance boost. It doesn’t change gameplay, so you can play with friends on Realms no matter what.
- Updated Textures: Blocks, items, and mobs like Bees and Ghasts look sharper. Glass blocks shine, and plants like Cave Vines pop with new details.
New Music and Sounds
Get ready to vibe with five new music tracks by Amos Roddy, playing in biomes like Cherry Groves and Lush Caves. Plus, there’s a new “Tears” Music Disc you can get by deflecting a Ghast’s fireball back at it. New sounds for leashing mobs and breaking blocks make everything feel more alive.
Little Fixes and Fun Extras
- Easier Elytra Flying: Using a Firework Rocket while gliding with an Elytra now breaks leashes, so you won’t drag mobs along by accident.
- New Painting: A sweet “good boy” painting by Sarah Boeving is now in the game—perfect for decorating your base.
- Bug Fixes: Things like sprinting into water, mob spawning, and command bugs are fixed, making the game smoother.
Why You Should Play Now
Minecraft 1.21.90 is all about freedom and fun. Fly with friends on a Happy Ghast, build epic sky bases, and enjoy a world that looks better than ever. Whether you’re exploring the Nether for Dried Ghast Blocks or leashing a caravan of camels, this update makes every moment exciting.
So, grab your friends, update to 1.21.90, and start chasing the skies! What’s your favorite new feature? Let me know in the comments below!
