June 17, 2025: Get ready to soar and see Minecraft Vibrant Visuals like never before! Today, June 17, 2025, Mojang is releasing two major updates for the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft: “Chase The Skies” and “Vibrant Visuals”. Both updates are free and packed with exciting new features.
🕊️ Chase The Skies: Fly High with Happy Ghasts
The “Chase The Skies” update introduces the Happy Ghast, a rideable flying mount that can carry up to four players. To tame one, players must find a Dried Ghast Block in the Nether, submerge it in water, and wait for it to transform into a Ghastling. Once matured, the Ghastling can be harnessed to become a Happy Ghast. This update also adds a Player Locator Bar to help track friends, and enhances mob and boat interactions with new leash and saddle mechanics .
🎨 Vibrant Visuals: A Stunning Graphics Overhaul
“Vibrant Visuals” brings a significant graphical upgrade to Minecraft, featuring:
- Directional Lighting and Shadows: Experience realistic lighting as the sun moves across the sky.
- Water Reflections: See the environment mirrored on water surfaces.
- Volumetric Fog: Adds depth and atmosphere to various biomes.
- Enhanced Mob and Item Lighting: Glowing effects on mobs and items, like torchlight casting radiant paths .
This update is initially available on Minecraft: Bedrock Edition for compatible devices, with plans to bring it to Java Edition in the future .
✅ How to Prepare
To make the most of these updates:
- Gather Materials: Collect ghast tears, soul sand, and string for crafting saddles and leads.
- Build a Ghastling Station: Prepare a water area to transform Dried Ghast Blocks into Ghastlings.
- Optimize Your Device: Ensure your system meets the requirements for Vibrant Visuals to enjoy the enhanced graphics .
These updates promise to elevate your Minecraft experience with new gameplay mechanics and visual enhancements. Whether you’re exploring the skies on a Happy Ghast or marveling at the game’s new graphics, there’s plenty to look forward to.