The long-awaited update to Minecraft’s Bedrock Edition is finally here, and it brings with it some wonderful new features. The headline addition is support for add-ons, which will let players customize their game in all sorts of ways – from adding new blocks and items, to changing the behavior of mobs. There are also a few other changes and improvements, including a new map size option and some block changes. You can find the full list of changes in the patch notes below.
As always, this update is available to download now on all supported platforms. So if you’re running Minecraft on your phone, tablet, Windows 10 PC, Xbox One, or any other compatible device, all you need to do is fire up your game and the update should start downloading automatically. If it doesn’t, you can try force-closing and restarting the game, or head into your platform’s store page and check for updates manually.
We hope you enjoy this latest update to Minecraft!
Is there anything I need to know before downloading Minecraft PE 1.16.0.63?
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Before you download and install Minecraft PE 1.16.0.63, there are a few things you should know. First and foremost, this is a beta update, which means it’s not the final version of 1.16.0 – there will be more updates to come before the official release. As such, you may encounter some bugs and issues while playing. If you do, we’d encourage you to report them on the official Minecraft bug tracker so that they can be fixed in a future update.
Secondly, this update introduces add-ons to Minecraft PE for the first time. Add-ons are a way for players to customize their game, and there are already a number of great add-ons available to download. However, it’s important to note that not all add-ons are compatible with every device. For example, some add-ons may only work on iOS devices, while others may only work on Android. Make sure to check the compatibility of an add-on before you try to install it.
Finally, it’s also worth noting that this update will only be available to players who have opted into the beta program. If you’re not already a beta tester and you want to try out the new features in 1.16.0.63, you’ll need to sign up for the beta program on your platform of choice. For more information on how to do that, check out our dedicated beta testing guide.
What’s new in Minecraft PE 1.16.0.63?
There’s a lot to get excited about in Minecraft PE 1.16.0.63, but the headline feature is undoubtedly the addition of add-ons. Add-ons are a way for players to customize their game, and there are already a number of great add-ons available to download. However, it’s important to note that not all add-ons are compatible with every device. For example, some add-ons may only work on iOS devices, while others may only work on Android. Make sure to check the compatibility of an add-on before you try to install it.
In addition to add-ons, there are also a few other changes and improvements in this update. For example, there’s a new map size option, which will let you create larger maps for multiplayer games. There are also some block changes, such as the addition of conduit blocks and the removal of coral blocks.
Minecraft PE 1.16.0.63 fixes:
- Fog no longer renders incorrectly on some devices
- Mobs no longer despawn prematurely when the world is reloaded
- The “World Border” option is now available in multiplayer games
- Items no longer disappear from inventories when the world is reloaded
- Redstone repeaters now have the correct texture when placed upside down
- Signs placed on the side of blocks now have the correct orientation
- ‘Singleplayer’ and ‘Multiplayer’ buttons no longer overlap in the main menu
- The game no longer crashes when you open the world options screen
- Beds no longer appear black when placed in certain biomes
- The ender dragon no longer disappears when you return to the overworld
- The ‘Player List’ button no longer disappears from the chat screen
- Banners now have the correct collision box
- Item frames no longer cause the game to crash when they are placed on the side of blocks
- The player no longer suffocates when they stand in a block that is being moved by pistons
How to install Minecraft PE 1.16.0.63?
If you’re already a beta tester, you’ll just need to update your game to the latest version. However, if you’re not already a beta tester and you want to try out the new features in 1.16.0.63, you’ll need to sign up for the beta program on your platform of choice. For more information on how to do that, check out our dedicated beta testing guide.
Once you’ve got the update, installing it is a pretty straightforward process. Just follow the instructions for your platform of choice:
- For Android, simply download the APK from our website and install it as you would any other APK.
- For Windows 10, go to the ‘Beta versions’ section of the Minecraft PE settings and select ‘1.16.0.63 from the drop-down menu.
Minecraft PE updates 1.16.0.63 FAQ:
The headline feature in this update is the addition of add-ons, which are a way for players to customize their game. There are also some block changes, such as the addition of conduit blocks and the removal of coral blocks.
If you’re already a beta tester, you’ll just need to update your game to the latest version. However, if you’re not already a beta tester and you want to try out the new features in 1.16.0.63, you’ll need to sign up for the beta program on your platform of choice. For more information on how to do that, check out our dedicated beta testing guide.
Add-ons are only compatible with certain devices. For example, some add-ons may only work on Android. Make sure to check the compatibility of an add-on before you try to install it.
If you’re having problems with the update, you can try posting on the Minecraft PE Beta Forum or contacting customer support.