Earlier this week, Mojang held their Minecraft Live presentation for 2022, which shared details about what the community can expect for the game in the coming months.

Firstly, the next version update 1.20 was announced, which is planned to launch in 2023. This update will include a number of new additions to the game, including new default skins, a new resource, camels, and more:

• This update will be “designed to inspire self-expression, representation, and storytelling through your Minecraft worlds”
• There will be seven new default skins, including Sunny, Efe, and Noor
• New item: Hanging sign
• New wood set: Bamboo
• Bamboo can be used to craft a new boat variant, the raft
• New block: Chiseled bookshelf allows you to store and retrieve books and quills. Can be integrated with redstone.
• New mob: Camel. Rideable by up to two players and found in desert villages.
• Beta/snapshot/preview update coming in a few days

Next, the next crossover DLC for the game was announced. On October 18th 2022, Minecraft will be crossing over with Batman. This DLC will allow players to take up Batman’s cowl and explore Gotham City, facing off against villains like the Joker, Penguin, Mr.Freeze, and more.

In addition, the winner of this year’s Mob Vote was announced. Out of the three options available, the Sniffer as crowned the winner of the vote, and will be added to the game at a later date.

Catch up on the full show below:

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