Update Released
- 10 October 2022

Welcome to the patch notes for the Minecraft: Java Edition game update! In this update, we've added a new feature called the Nether Update. The Nether Update introduces a whole new dimension to Minecraft - the Nether. The Nether is a dark and dangerous place, full of new mobs and terrifying terrain. But don't worry - we've also added a bunch of new features and improvements to make your experience in the Nether even better.
New Features
- The Nether Update introduces a whole new dimension to Minecraft - the Nether. The Nether is a dark and dangerous place, full of new mobs and terrifying terrain.
- Nether Portals have been added. Nether Portals are used to travel between the Overworld and the Nether.
- Nether Mobs have been added. These include Wither Skeletons, Ghasts, Zombie Pigmen, and Blaze.
- Nether Blocks have been added. These include Netherrack, Soul Sand, and Glowstone.
New Gameplay
- The Nether Update introduces a whole new dimension to Minecraft - the Nether. The Nether is a dark and dangerous place, full of new mobs and terrifying terrain.
- Nether Portals have been added. Nether Portals are used to travel between the Overworld and the Nether.
- Nether Mobs have been added. These include Wither Skeletons, Ghasts, Zombie Pigmen, and Blaze.
- Nether Blocks have been added. These include Netherrack, Soul Sand, and Glowstone.
Fixes
- A number of bugs and crashes have been fixed in this update.
- Performance has been improved.
- A number of text and graphical issues have been fixed.