Minecraft Update 2.93 (Version 1.21.20) Released For PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox, and Switch

Greg Martin August 14, 2024

Minecraft update 2.93 for PS4, released on August 13, 2024, brings a range of quality-of-life enhancements and important bug fixes to improve overall gameplay stability and performance. This update addresses a variety of issues related to content downloading, world rendering, and gameplay mechanics. Notable fixes include resolving stuck downloads, preventing item corruption during world conversion from legacy editions, and stabilizing the game on Amazon devices. The update also introduces several gameplay adjustments, such as refined spawning mechanics in various biomes, improved mob behavior, and enhanced audio preferences designed to offer a more immersive experience.

Minecraft update 2.93 also includes extensive fixes for blocks, items, and user interface elements. Specific bugs affecting block placement, mob animations, and crafting results have been rectified. Players will notice that Trial Chambers generate less frequently, various sound effects have been fine-tuned, and the Realms invite system has been reworked for better management and security.

Minecraft Update 2.93 (Version 1.21.20) Patch Notes

Performance / Stability:
- Fixed bugs related to content download issues, including “Downloads all stuck at 0%” and broken content updates.
- Fixed item and block corruption when converting worlds from legacy Console Edition.
- Resolved an issue causing crashes on Amazon devices when joining a world.
General:
- Fixed an issue with Marketplace content not importing correctly before creating or starting a world.
- Legacy worlds no longer have rendering issues at the edges.
Gameplay:
- Fixed a bug that altered the environment within chunks far from spawn.
- Adjusted audio settings for walking on Heavy Core Block.
- Reduced frequency of Trial Chambers in the Deep Dark biome.
- Improved mechanics for jumping, loot ejection from Vaults, and damage during world loading or dimension transfer.
- Players no longer receive damage during the world load screen.
- Fixed issues with crawling near beds and shrinking Area Effect Clouds when entered by immune entities.
Mobs:
- Adjustments to Bogged’s attacks, parrot imitation, Witch drops, and various mob animations.
- Improved spawning mechanics for Drowned and behavior of Wolves, Bears, and Pandas.
- Pufferfish now inflicts Nausea I instead of Nausea II when consumed.
- Adjustments to mob sounds, drowning damage for bees, and dismount mechanics for mounts and vehicles.
Blocks:
- Fixed block placement bugs, texture inconsistencies, and issues with particle color matching.
- Adjustments to block sounds, crafting yields, and drop rates for mushrooms.
- Fixed issues with Wind Charge projectiles, including damage and fall damage protection.
- Various fixes for block placement, texture, and sound inconsistencies.
Wind Charge:
- Adjustments to Wind Charge projectile speed, rendering, and knockback mechanics.
- Fixed bugs related to fall damage and projectile interactions.
Items:
- Adjusted item interactions, rendering, and enchantment effects.
- Updated rarity coloring for certain items and fixed issues with item stacking, icons, and crafting results.
Music / Sound:
- Updated sound effects for various blocks, actions, and environments to better match the Java Edition.
- Adjustments to Jukebox / Noteblock slider assignments.
Realms Invite Links:
- Introduced enhanced invite link management, including the ability to create, enable, disable, and delete invite links.
- Extended invite link codes to 15 characters and added security features.
Realms:
- Fixed various issues related to Realms content, crashing, navigation, and the user interface.
- Improved reporting flow and fixed display issues with Realms Stories.
Accessibility:
- Fixed issues with Apple Pencil input, screen narration, and text-to-speech functionality on various devices.
Customizable Controls:
- Resolved issues with control customization stability, button sizes, and safe zones on iOS.
User Interface:
- Updated assets for Achievements screen and fixed various bugs affecting item rendering, inventory management, and HUD elements.
- Improved chat access, safe zone settings, and fixed issues with Marketplace and game tips.
Game Tips:
- Added and refined game tips, including new animations and constraints for when tips are shown.
- Introduced emote and chat game tips, with additional improvements for tip interruptions.