The Minecraft PE 1.18.30 update, released on April 19, 2022, introduces 64-bit seed generation, various performance enhancements, and numerous bug fixes. Key updates include improved mob behavior, world generation fixes, and the debut of the RenderDragon engine.
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.18.30 Update Overview
Update Name: 1.18.30 Hotfix
Platform: Pocket Edition (PE)
Version Number: 1.18.30
Release Date: April 19, 2022
Revision Type: Minor Release
Description: Released on April 19, 2022, Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.18.30 is a minor update that introduces several notable changes. This update includes the ability to generate worlds using 64-bit seeds, improvements to the Create New World functionality, enhanced performance, and numerous bug fixes.
Detailed Changes
Items:
- Updated Minecraft IDs for various blocks, including Concrete Powder, Purpur Slab, Prismarine Slab, and several others.
- Adjusted Minecraft IDs for different slabs such as Sandstone Slab, Stone Brick Slab, and Polished Granite Slab.
- Changed Minecraft IDs for Sea Lantern.
Mobs:
- Updated Villager trades for Armorer, Cleric, Fisherman, Shepherd, Toolsmith, and Weaponsmith to align with Java Edition.
- Adjusted trade functionality for Fishermen Boats and Clerics.
- Improved mob behavior, such as Shulkers prioritizing attachment to block faces and mobs moving correctly on partial blocks.
- Fixed various bugs related to mob spawning, interaction, and behavior, including issues with Villagers, Shulkers, and Witches.
Status Effects:
- No new status effects added.
Enchantments:
- No new enchantments added.
Game Commands:
- No new game commands added.
World Generation:
- Enabled world creation with 64-bit seeds, allowing for values between 9223372036854775807 and -9223372036854775808.
- Improved compatibility of seeds between Bedrock and Java Editions.
- Fixed issues with End Crystals, terrain generation around structures, and underwater lava lakes.
Create New World Experience:
- Enhanced Create New World feature with improved navigation, descriptions, and interface updates.
RenderDragon:
- The RenderDragon rendering engine is now live on Android, iOS, Switch, and Windows 10 UWP x86 builds.
Bedrock Dedicated Server:
- Fixed a crash issue that occurred when stopping a Bedrock Dedicated Server.
Realms:
- Cancelled Realms that have been inactive for over 18 months will be deleted.
- Fixed crashes related to uploading corrupted worlds to Realms.
Experimental Features:
- Added new experimental features such as the Deep Dark biome, Ancient Cities, the Warden, Sculk blocks, and Goat Horn.
- Introduced early functionality for Spectator mode, set to be launched post-1.19 release.
General Changes:
- Addressed various bugs and performance issues, including crashes during gameplay and improvements to block hitboxes and rendering.
- Adjusted mechanics for armor toughness, item placement, and mob interactions to better align with Java Edition.
Check the comprehensive history of Minecraft Pocket Edition versions.
