Update - October 15

⚠️ A major patch is now available!

🆕 New Features:

New character editor (skin tone, eyes, brows, mouth);

Added DEFENSE_FIELD_GENERATOR (early version, Creative-only);

Added DEFENSE_FIELD_CORE item;

Added block-window actions for calling block methods;

New particle effects for the Defense Field Generator;

100+ new structures for future updates;

Random block replacement support in structures (test-use only);

10 new floating-island plants;

100+ new block sounds;

Added tall SWAMPGRASS;

Added MUD & MUD_SLAB — slight sinking + slowdown;

Added when conditions for block drops;

Added inventory-icon extra_data (state-based icons);

Added BEETROOT_SEEDS drops to grasses;

Migrated all BBmodels to Blockbench 5.X;

Added localBlockModifiers for better client-side block updates;

♻️ Changes:

Removed ability to create duplicate items with same entity_id; existing ones auto-fixed;

Major update to plant density & variety across biomes;

Off-hand items now work in recipes; can pick up items into off-hand;

Quest chains resume if previously stuck on structure search;

All logically replaceable plants added to REPLACEABLE_BLOCKS;

/resetinventory in Creative now gives SELECTION_TOOL in off-hand;

Swamp biome heavily updated — darker and more dangerous;

LONGRASS updated and added to several biomes;

Smoother stair ascent/descent;

World Sharing window fixed (close button restored, modal behavior added);

Chat history no longer stores duplicates;

Improved Steam error reporting;

Player movement no longer catches on tiny wall edges;

WOODEN_CHANDELIER now supports shelf slots; dropped items stay intact;

DEFENSE_BEACON sphere now dynamic; turns red when disabled;

All stabilizer actions fully logged;

sync_anim_blocks refactor: cleaner animation switching;

Expanded treasure lists to previously empty containers;

ENERGY_CRYSTALS drop amounts based on growth stage;

BIRDNEST egg drops now match visuals;

Cluckfluffs can lay eggs in BIRDNEST;

Hollows & Endoskeletons can spawn in swamps during daytime;

Composters can now generate with FERTILIZER and appear in structures;

Updated visuals for several old structures;

🐞 Bug Fixes:

Fixed a bug where the wrong sides of ore blocks were hidden;

Fixed random shifting of plants on shelves;

Fixed: quest chain no longer stops if structure search wasn’t completed;

Fixed errors on the central server when other servers had connection issues;

Fixed an issue where a partially eaten pie dropped as a whole;

Fixed 360-degree rotation angles when placing blocks with 8 directions;

Fixed GREEN_ALGAE overgrowth in swamps;

Fixed fabrication when there isn’t enough space in inventory;

Fixed items not being removed from inventory when dropped with the Q key in Creative Mode;

Fixed rare errors when parsing chat commands containing {};

Fixed: output of some commands appeared in chat before the command itself;

Fixed case mismatch in command autocompletion;

Fixed negative block rotation angles in some world structures;

Fix: ANVIL no longer repairs items with the not_reparable tag;

Fixed errors when taking a CANDLE block while having quest tasks to get items;

Fixed soil types unsuitable for plant growth for many plants;

Fixed REAGENT_STORAGE animations not playing;