Minecraft Monthly December summary: Everything you need to know

December’s Minecraft Monthly has something for everyone: eerie gardens, community teamwork, new items, and epic DLCs. Mojang Studios knows how to keep players on their toes, and this month’s highlights are no exception. Whether you’re into gardening, teaming up with the community, or exploring fantastical worlds, it has it all.

Let’s explore everything you need to know about the latest Minecraft game drop, DLCs, and a mysterious live event that’s coming your way!

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Everything you need to know about the new Minecraft Monthly

The Garden Awakens game drop

The December update has officially landed, introducing The Garden Awakens, a unique and eerie biome, now available in both Java and Bedrock Editions. The pale garden biome is filled with creepy-cool additions like pale moss, resin, and glowing eyeblossom flowers. Moreover, there are ominous ambient effects, such as falling leaves, floating particles, and more.

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Free and paid add-ons

Having ghost versions of pets seems fun (Image via Mojang Studios)

To spice up your adventures in the pale garden, Minecraft Marketplace has three add-ons ready for you. The items include chests that might eat you, creepy furniture that looks like it belongs in a haunted house, and monster-themed food along with mob-shaped lights.

Three Minecraft add-ons are on the way, ensuring players can customize their adventures even further. With this mix of free and paid content, your pale garden will never look, or feel, the same again.

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Community challenges

This challenge is almost like a free reward (Image via Mojang Studios)

Mojang has launched two massive community challenges:

1. Place millions of resin blocks.
2. Defeat millions of Creakings.

The best part is that it’s a collective effort! Everyone contributes to unlocking rewards like the Creak Emote and Creaking Mask in Bedrock Edition or exclusive skins in Java Edition. Get those crafting tables ready; it’s time to garden and battle as a community!

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Character creator items

Minecraft players will have more customization options (Image via Mojang Studios)

Mojang is releasing ten paid character creator items, all inspired by the pale garden biome. Whether you’re into spooky fashion or just want to flaunt your new eerie style, these items will keep your avatar ahead of the trends.

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Avatar: Rites of Passage DLC

The Avatar world is just beautiful (Image via Mojang Studios)

This month isn’t just about gardens — get ready to immerse yourself in the lush, bioluminescent world of Pandora! The Avatar: Rites of Passage DLC brings you face-to-face with the breathtaking Hallelujah Mountains, thrilling survival challenges, and the chance to bond with an Ikran.

It’s the perfect way to live out your Na’vi dreams without splurging on blue face paint. Coming soon to the Minecraft Marketplace, this DLC is bound to be a fan favorite.

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New achievement: Heart Transplant

You probably have to summon your own Creaking to get the achievement (Image via Mojang Studios)

Mojang has introduced a quirky new rewarded achievement called Heart Transplant. Completing this in-game challenge unlocks a special Character Creator item. Keep an eye on Mojang’s social media for hints and updates — you won’t want to miss this.

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Mojang Studios Mystery Live Event

Live events are always fun (Image via Mojang Studios)

Mark your calendars for December 9–20, 2024, when Mojang invites players into a fantasy version of their offices for the Mojang Studios Mystery Live Event. The event promises four mini-games, several activities, and collectible stickers.