All minecart experimental changes in Minecraft snapshot 24w33a explained

From the iconic creeper to the diamond sword, there are a wealth of items that symbolize Minecraft, all of which have become ingrained in pop culture. Among these notable items is the minecart. Despite being a staple in the game for years, minecarts have seen limited use. This is because apart from specific builds, these vehicles are either too slow for travel or too expensive to transport items as they need an entire railroad network.

However, it seems Mojang Studios is now changing minecart mechanics. With the latest Minecraft snapshot 24w33a, the developer has introduced some interesting changes and improvements for these vehicles.

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All minecraft changes in Minecraft 24w33a snapshot

Minecarts can now run faster (Image via Mojang Studios)

Minecraft snapshot 24w33a brings some much-needed changes to the minecart, such as better movement, smooth turning, and more stable performance. Almost every player who has tried these vehicles knows how poor their movement is. Many times, they just stop moving completely.

Another interesting change is that minecarts will now have a vertical momentum when the track ends with a slope. This opens a whole new avenue of possibilities for different builds and structures.

Minecarts will also tilt when in the air. While they are in the air, there will be no rail grinding sound.

Now, let’s move to the most important and exciting change: the speed of the minecart. Mojang has added a new gamerule that would allow players to tweak the speed of the vehicle. The default speed is set at 8 and goes all the way up to 1000 blocks per second. This would completely change the way players travel in the game.

If this change is finalized, minecarts will be the fastest way to travel in Minecraft, blowing every other mode of transport out of the water. Other factors, such as climbing angle, slope, and air resistance, will affect the speed of the minecart.

What’s more; minecarts can now easily travel through the Nether portal, which makes inter-dimensional travel even faster and better. Minecarts can also be placed next to each other on a track and pick up mobs more consistently.

Players can check out all these changes and improvements in Minecraft snapshot 24w33a.