Mojang has revealed a first look at the sniffer, an “ancient mob” that’s being put into Minecraft in version 1.20.
The Minecraft developer shared images from the sniffer in a article published yesterday (February 13), where it also outlined how players could possibly get their on the job the mob.
Sniffers will arrive in Minecraft included in the game’s 1.20 update, which is planned to produce at some point in 2023. Players will first encounter them in egg form in suspicious sand, a new block type that'll be used in the game’s upcoming archaeology feature.
After helping it hatch, snifflets eventually come to be a sniffler, that is “not only huge, but helpful” for sniffing out unique seeds that can be planted for new decorative plants.
Mojang has also shared a number of images from the sniffer exploring Minecraft‘s various biomes, which you'll take a look at below.
Though an exact release date for sniffers is not yet been confirmed, Mojang says they'll be tested in Minecraft‘s creative mode snapshots before they get to the entire game.
Sniffers were the winner of 2023’s mob vote, by which players pick a new creature to become put into Minecraft. The sniffly mob took first place, receiving more votes than the rascal – a subterranean creature that would have played hide and go seek with players – and the customisable tuff golems.
Earlier within the month, Mojang announced a collaboration with Crocs that added the footwear into the game along with a real-world line of five flat charms for fans to accessorise their Crocs.
Elsewhere, London Mayor Sadiq Khan recently popularized Minecraft to inquire about players to assist redesign the city of Croydon, using the purpose of developing a “greener, safer, and much more prosperous spot for everyone.”
