In the most recent update for Minecraft on PS4 (version 2.97) and Bedrock (version 1.21.30), there are several important changes and new features. Villagers now sleep quietly without making idle noises, and foxes have been given more health, bringing their total to 10 hearts, and making them more durable as companions. Additionally, the update introduces Bundles as an experimental feature, which allows players to stack different items together in a single inventory slot. This feature needs to be activated when creating a new world and is designed to save inventory space by combining various items into one stack.
The update also includes a range of bug fixes, updates to blocks and items, and adjustments to gameplay. Blocks such as “cobblestone_wall” and “sponge” have been split into unique instances with adjusted destruction times. The crafting system has been improved for more accurate outputs, and new controls have been added for Full Keyboard Gameplay mode. Furthermore, several issues have been resolved, including crashes, graphical bugs, and interface glitches. The update also addresses the discontinuation of PlayStation®VR support, effective March 2025, and brings various changes to item rarities to ensure consistency across platforms.
Minecraft Update 2.97 Patch Notes:
- Experimental Features:
- Bundles introduced, allowing stacking of different items in one inventory slot.
- Bundles must be enabled in world settings; they fit one stack (usually 64 items) and can mix item types.
- Known issues include item icons appearing incorrectly on touch devices and bundles losing contents in certain scenarios.
- Blocks:
- Fixed issue with ghost water from retracting waterlogged blocks.
- Renamed and split “purpur_block” and “sponge” into unique instances.
- Updated block interactions for flying mobs, parrots, and placement rules for Kelp, Seagrass, and Turtle Eggs.
- Crafting:
- Firework crafting output updates with grid changes.
- Gameplay:
- Ominous bottle effects corrected.
- Fixed issues with boats, Lectern crashes, and player dismounting.
- Added new death message for Mace attacks.
- General:
- Fixed placeholder textures bug and added input glyph support.
- Renamed maximum framerate slider and improved How to Play labels.
- Items:
- Updated Banner Pattern and Smithing Template item names.
- Fixed block item variant issues and updated material reducer recipes in EDU edition.
- Mobs:
- Adjusted custom entity name display and Parrot imitation abilities.
- Multiplayer:
- Fixed invite screen substatus issue.
- PlayStation®VR:
- Support ending March 2025; no further updates or VR support post this date.
- Rarity:
- Re-evaluated item and block rarities; changes will align with Java Edition in future updates.
- Realms:
- Improved Realms Stories content display and fixed UI issues.
- Sounds:
- Added sounds for Sculk charge particles and Wither Skeleton steps.
- Stability and Performance:
- Fixed crash related to texture data loading.
- Touch Controls:
- Improved d-pad controls and fixed HUD hiding bug.
- Trial Chambers:
- Updated disposal management in chamber entrances.
- User Interface:
- Fixed subscription purchase softlock, interaction prompts, and HUD display issues.
- Vanilla Parity:
- Updated behaviors for Snow Golems, block names, and crafting details to match Java Edition.
The complete patch notes with bug fixes and technical details can be seen on the official support website of Minecraft.
Minecraft is a sandbox game developed by Mojang Studios, featuring a blocky, procedurally generated 3D world where players can build, explore, and survive.
