Minecraft Bedrock update celebrates the arrival of… Pandas!

Jonny Caldwell

Minecraft: Java Edition players might be the first to get their hands on the the version 3 textures refresh, but Bedrock Edition users are getting an even better surprise today, pandas. The new creature, first introduced at Microsoft’s Xbox E3 event, loves bamboo (also new) and is highly protective of its cubs.

And with the introduction of bamboo, also comes scaffolding, a block that allows users to move up and down more safely than ladders and stairs. Cats have also been redesigned, and new experimental crossbow enchantments have been added as well for players to try.

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Cats have been redesigned in Minecraft

The 1.8 update is available on every application store that Mojang officially distributes to, including those linked down below. Microsoft is also now allowing players on the Xbox One to subscribe to Minecraft Realms for the same $3-99-$7.99 per month as other platforms, so that they can more effortlessly keep the service active.

‎Minecraft
‎Minecraft
Developer: Mojang
Price: $6.99+
Minecraft
Minecraft
Developer: Mojang
Price: $6.99
Minecraft for Windows
Minecraft for Windows
Developer: Microsoft Studios
Price: Free
Minecraft
Minecraft
Developer: Microsoft Studios
Price: Free+