Minecraft The Garden Awakens Update: New blocks, items, and mob

Mojang is bringing a breath of spooky freshness with The Garden Awakens update, arriving on December 3, 2024. This isn’t just another batch of blocks — it’s a whole new biome packed with creative possibilities and creepy vibes.

From the hauntingly clever Creaking mob to a unique palette of blocks like the resin family and pale oak wood, there’s something for everyone. Builders, adventurers, and storytellers alike will find plenty to love and maybe something to fear as well in this update.

Let’s take a closer look at the new blocks, items, and the menacing mob joining Minecraft’s world.

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Blocks, items, and mob introduced in The Garden Awakens

1) The Creaking and its heart

The Creaking from The Garden Awakens will be one of the most unique mobs in Minecraft (Image via Mojang Studios)

The Creaking is a mob that seems to have been ripped straight out of a nightmare. Found only in the pale garden biome, the Creaking doesn’t take damage the usual way. You’ll have to track its particle trail to locate the creaking heart block, hidden inside a pale oak tree.

The Creaking itself is a master of suspense—it only moves when you’re not looking. Turn your back, and it’ll be racing toward you. Face it head-on and it freezes like a statue. It’s the kind of challenge that keeps you constantly on edge. It has asymmetrical features that mimic a dying tree and this only adds to the creepy factor.

Once you’ve defeated it, the creaking heart can be kept as a trophy.

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2) Pale oak and its blocks

Pale oak is gonna be builder's best friend (Image via Mojang Studios)

The pale garden from The Garden Awakens wouldn’t feel complete without its signature tree: the pale oak. This ghostly variation of wood is perfect for builders looking to add a haunting charm to their structures. Chop down these trees to gather pale oak logs, which can be crafted into planks, slabs, stairs, and other wooden blocks.

The pale oak set features a washed-out white tone that pairs beautifully with other blocks from the biome, like resin bricks or pale moss. It’s also an excellent option for creating spooky builds like abandoned cabins and ethereal treehouses.

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3) Resin family of blocks

A new vibrant block for Minecraft builders (Image via Mojang Studios)

The resin family adds a bold, bright contrast to the pale garden’s muted tones. Resin clumps are dropped near the creaking heart when you hit the Creaking. Once you’ve got them, smelt them into resin bricks, which come in an eye-catching orange hue.

These blocks are more than just pretty — they’re practical too. Resin bricks can be crafted into slabs, stairs, and all the other standard block types. Their vibrant color makes them perfect for creating standout accents in your builds, whether you’re designing futuristic landscapes or adding a splash of warmth to spooky settings.

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4) The pale moss family

Pale moss is a great complement to The Garden Awakens blocks (Image via Mojang Studios)

No garden is complete without some mossy details, and the pale moss family is here to deliver. These blocks introduced in The Garden Awakens include standard pale moss, hanging pale moss, and moss carpets, each offering a unique texture. The pale moss has an ethereal, faded green color that adds a haunting beauty to any build.

Hanging pale moss is a standout feature, as it makes ambient sounds when attached to pale oak wood and hanging under leaf blocks. You can move it to other biomes for a chilling atmosphere elsewhere. The moss family provides a perfect transition between organic terrain and structured builds, making it a favorite for natural builders.

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5) Eyeblossoms

The Garden Awakens' new flower is currently the most unique (Image via Mojang Studios)

Enter the eyeblossom, a flower that looks deceptively like the Creaking from a distance. These plants bloom at night and close during the day, and they’re surprisingly interactive. When one eyeblossom opens, nearby flowers react and bloom in unison.

Eyeblossoms aren’t just decorative—they’re also functional. Harvest them and use them to craft suspicious stews, adding a culinary twist to their haunting beauty. Whether you’re planting a patch of them in the pale garden or bringing them into another biome, these flowers from The Garden Awakens will surely add an unsettling charm to your builds.

Eyeblossoms can also communicate with each other. Their eyes open at night and close during the day. Depending on whether they are open or closed, they can also be used to craft orange or white dyes.