Minecraft is about to get many new items that will enhance its ambiance. Players will also get two new pig variants that can be found in the warm and cold biomes. Like the falling leaves effect in the cherry blossom, almost all the biomes in the game will have the same effect. This new feature introduces a new item called the leaf litter, and gamers are coming up with ideas for improving it.
Redditor lance_the_fatass made a lengthy post on the game's subreddit about the leaf litter added in the latest snapshot. He added an aging process would make leaf litter more varied.
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Players can craft "fake" leaf litter with resin, identical to real ones but without aging or breaking. As leaf litter ages, it becomes crunchier, which could interact with sculk sensors for redstone purposes.
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Stage 1 leaf litter spawns under naturally formed leaf blocks or can be created by using bone meal on them. Stage 5 leaf litter naturally decays or breaks when stepped on, creating fresh litter and mimicking a seasonal cycle. Each stage, except Stage 1, can be crafted into unique leaf blocks for autumn-themed builds.
Reacting to this idea, Zealousideal_Salt921 asked the original poster to post this on r/minecraftsuggestions. They added that if it gets more attention, it might be considered by the developers and even be added to Minecraft.
Select-Team-6863 added that they heard Mojang only accepts suggestions posted on the game's official feedback website.
redr1p said the idea is interesting but could cause lag due to the large number of leaves on the ground. A spawning probability, possibly in clusters, might help manage this.
However, if leaves age fully without refreshing, areas could end up looking unattractive. Allowing leaves to cycle back from the last stage to the first could balance performance and aesthetics effectively.
S0mber_ replied to the comment saying random ticks update only three random blocks per chunk per tick, so tracking every block with multiple stages isn't necessary. This method will minimize performance impact, and a similar approach can be applied here for efficiency.
Lawr-13 said they would like to have a pine needle texture as well. InfinteOmega7 said they would merge stages 3 and 4 to reduce the amount of block states.
First Minecraft update drop of 2025 announced
The developers at Mojang have delighted fans with the announcement of the first update drop. It brings four major things to the game, and fans are beyond excited about the drop. The highlight was the addition of two new pig variants for both warm and cold biomes of Minecraft.
Last year, the game got many wolf variants along with the armadillo and the new hostile Creaking. With the rise in the number of mobs, the blocky world gets more populated and fun to explore. The latest snapshot adds the new falling leaves effect, leaf litter, and wildflowers to the game while making some tweaks to the already present features.
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