Why future Minecraft updates should learn from The Garden Awakens

For many Minecraft players, nighttime is just something to skip through by sleeping. It’s dangerous, and spending too many nights without sleep brings the dreaded phantoms divebombing on you. Most players head to bed immediately to avoid the hassle. That said, what if the night offered more reasons to stay awake? What if it wasn’t just about danger but also about opportunity?

That’s where The Garden Awakens update shines. With the introduction of the Creaking, players now have a reason to explore the dark. The Creaking’s resin blocks and heart add a reward system during nighttime gameplay.

Instead of running to hide, you’re encouraged to venture out, take risks, and earn unique blocks for your builds. The Garden Awakens proves that even small tweaks can make a big difference in Minecraft. By encouraging nighttime exploration, Mojang Studios has added new depth to the game.

Future updates should continue this trend. The devs have taken a step in the right direction. If they keep this momentum going, Minecraft’s future updates could make nighttime exploration just as exciting as daytime adventures.

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Nighttime in Minecraft

Phantoms are not well-liked by a lot of players (Image via Mojang Studios)

Minecraft is all about exploration and skipping an entire part of the game at nighttime feels like a missed opportunity. The hostile mobs like zombies, skeletons, and creepers make it dangerous to wander around in the dark. After three nights without sleep, phantoms make things even worse, swooping down from the sky to attack.

By the same token, players often avoid the night altogether. They grab a bed, skip ahead to morning, and continue playing as if the night doesn’t exist.

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What makes the Creaking special?

The Creaking is one of a kind mob (Image via Mojang Studios)

The Creaking is the first asymmetrical mob, but it is more than that. This creature of the night drops resin blocks. The Creaking heart could work as a trophy or a means to obtain resin, making players want to explore deeper to find one. If you want to collect resin blocks or hunt for its heart, you have to stay awake and take on the challenge.

This seemingly insignificant tweak shifts how players view nighttime in Minecraft. Instead of something to skip, it becomes something to prepare for and an opportunity for adventuring. The Creaking shows that nighttime doesn’t have to be boring or terrifying.

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Why future updates should follow this example

As thoroughly established, Mojang has made the night feel exciting again. Imagine if future updates followed this idea. What if some mobs took you to treasures that could only be found at night? New night mobs that drop valuable items or have fun mechanics would make the night feel valuable, encouraging players to explore after dark.

The beauty of The Garden Awakens is how it balances danger with reward. The Creaking makes resin farming possible, giving you a chance to find a Creaking heart, making it worth the effort. This balance is what future updates should aim for. Nighttime exploration should feel risky but rewarding.