Minecraft Beta - 1.13.0.4 (Xbox One/Windows 10/Android)

Technical Update

Full Changelog

Gameplay Update

PLEASE READ before participating in the Minecraft Beta:

• Joining the beta will replace your game with a work in progress version of Minecraft
• You will not have access to Realms and will not be able to join non-beta players while you're previewing the beta
• Any worlds played while in the beta cannot be opened in previous versions of the game so please make copies of worlds to prevent losing them
• Beta builds can be unstable and are not representative of final version quality
• The beta is available only on Xbox One, Windows 10, and Android (Google Play). To join or leave the beta, see aka.ms/JoinMCBeta for detailed instructions

Fixes:

• Crashes/Performance

  • Fixed several crashes that could occur during gameplay 
  • Fixed a crash that happens when quick moving a structure void block (MCPE-47903)
  • Fixed a crash that could occur when blocking projectiles with a shield (MCPE-48070)
  • Fixed a crash that could sometimes occur when approaching world spawn (MCPE-46686)
  • Fixed a crash that could occur on Xbox when changing internet connection
  • Improved performance and stability when playing on split-screen on Xbox  

• General

  • Fixed minecart rider rotation not being updated correctly on some packs 
  • Fixed third person camera view shaking issue (MCPE-48987)
  • Adjusted player sneak animation position (MCPE-47883)
  • Players can join the world correctly after accepting an invite 
  • Nether portals now connect properly after being cloned 
  • Fixed the animation of nausea (including using nether portals) (MCPE-47960)
  • Added mirror back to left arm in humanoid geometry (MCPE-47944)
  • Split-screen players can only join if they have an adequate controller available
  • The correct Marketplace Inventory items are now shown when switching users 
  • Fixed broken rotations in player animation for attacking 
  • Players now face the specified direction when added to teleport commands 
  • Fix issue of Damaged Elytra texture never getting used (MCPE-47758)
  • /clear now works correctly with damageable items
  • Global Resource Packs in Settings will now update to the new chosen language
  • Throwing animation now plays when charging trident with riptide
  • Corrected player sprint/swim state when exiting water
  • Fixed an issue with making purchases on Oculus Rift
  • Fixed a controller issue when docking the Nintendo Switch
  • Left and right brackets on world/friend/server tabs now function correctly with full keyboard controls toggled on
  • The text to speech narrator now works correctly with punctuation in text boxes

• Fixed an issue with in-game patch notes not always showing up correctly

• Fixed an issue with some damageable items (such as armour, tools) not being suggested in recipe book

• Armour stands and players can again wear helmets with secondary layers

• Items no longer appear as mobs when held by armour stands (MCPE-48629)

• Arrows now render correctly when held by armour stands

• Removed the “Create Realm” button from beta versions of the game

• Gameplay

  • Fixed an issue that was sometimes causing mobs to despawn randomly (MCPE-47922)
  • Players no longer fall through opening shulker boxes and pistons (MCPE-47882)
  • Items that have been smelted can now be crafted and stacked correctly (MCPE-47907, MCPE-48421, MCPE-47684)
  • Buttons are now craftable from recipe book again (MCPE-48584) 

• Mobs

  • Adult villagers can now get into beds with low ceilings
  • Creepers no longer lose aggro when line of sight is broken briefly
  • Removed the Fox “moveToVillage” behaviour to match Java
  • Mobs can now enter minecarts and boats again (MCPE-48596)
  • Dolphins now jump properly again
  • Zombies no longer become stuck on doors
  • The parrot dancing animation is now at the correct speed (MCPE-48356)
  • Parrots can now fly correctly again (MCPE-47954) 
  • Dolphins now follow players in boats again

• Graphical

  • Fixed cloud shading (MCPE-47814)
  • Fixed an issue with water not rendering correctly on some servers (MCPE-46813)
  • Fixed the flame height issue when player in on fire (MCPE-48175)
  • Multiple blocks no longer change colour to black when moved by pistons
  • Using ‘/fill’ and ‘/clone’ commands with glass structures now render correctly 

• User Interface

  • Fixed directional arrow controls when using full keyboard gameplay setting (MCPE-47853)
  • Removed accessibility tab from create world screen 

• Add-Ons and Script Engine

  • Ducks can once again be hit by the player in the MINECON 2018 Pack (not that you would, of course!)
  • Fixed the positioning of particles that were only showing correctly when centered on screen
  • Adding back-compatibility for old player animation flags
  • Experimental UI is registered as trusted pack (MCPE-47818)
  • Fixed horse rein positioning and rotation in certain packs

• Fixed an issue with nested behaviour pack definitions not running correctly

• Fixed an issue with minimum compatible versions of certain packs not working correctly 

• Timer component now works on vanilla projectiles

• ‘minecraft:spell_effects’ no longer trigger a second timer 

• Fixed an issue with the ‘must_see_forget_duration’ component not working 

• Fixed an entity collision issue that was affecting some marketplace maps

• Invisible end rods (variant 6) used in various marketplace maps are now invisible again

Technical Update