Minecraft recently held its Minecraft Live event, where it unveiled a range of new features, including sulfur caves, sulfur cubes, and more.
If you’re eager to try them out, Mojang says these additions are already available in preview for Bedrock Edition. Java Edition players are not being left behind either, as Mojang is continuing its yearly tradition with a new April Fools snapshot.
Minecraft's sulfur themed update, now in preview
Now available in preview for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, players can try out the sulfur update firsthand and provide feedback directly to Mojang to help shape the update.
Included in the preview:
- Sulfur cubes
- Sulfur cave biome
- Sulfur springs
- Potent sulfur block
Mojang are directly asking for feedback, explaining that feedback has already helped them iterate and make improvements base off the feedback already provided.
If you wish to take part in the preview, Mojang have put together a handy guide that I'll link here.
Minecraft's annual April Fools update
It wouldn’t be April Fools without a new snapshot full of weird ideas for Minecraft: Java Edition. In previous years, Mojang has released some wild updates, including the 2020 Endless Dimensions snapshot and 2024’s Poisonous Potato update, which even featured a grappling hook, and 2025’s CraftMine update.
This year, it has turned its attention to something called Herdcraft. This update removes the inventory entirely, instead turning the whole world into your inventory. It sounds confusing at first, but it does look like a lot of fun. Mojang explains that instead of swinging your sword at a Creeper, you can command an entire arsenal of weapons to attack it for you.
If you want to try the latest Java Edition snapshot, open the Minecraft Launcher, enable snapshots, and select the “Latest Snapshot” option.
What do you make of Minecraft’s latest updates? I always enjoy when companies have a bit of fun with April Fools, as long as it’s clearly a joke and not teasing features players actually want.
Let me know your thoughts on both the sulfur preview and Herdcraft in the comments, and be sure to take part in the poll below:
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