Posted: 11 December 2024

A new update has been released to address a few issues with the 1.21.50 release, as well as introducing an updated Play Screen.

Bug Fixes and Features:

General

Fixed several crashes that could occur during gameplay
Fixed issue where some shaped recipes weren't parsing properly
Fixed issue where legacy data driven block didn't apply the render layer from the material instances component

Creaking Hearts now generate more often in naturally generated Pale Oaks (MCPE-187337)

We’ve introduced a brand new Play screen!

Worlds tab: Access your saved local and LAN worlds
Realms tab: Easily jump into Realms you own or have joined
Servers tab: Join multiplayer featured servers from our partners, and add or access your custom servers
Create from template: Create from, and rate, your owned templates, discover Minecraft creator made content
Friends: Connect with your Minecraft friends (they now live in the top right hand corner of the screen)
We would love to hear your feedback! Please let us know what you think over at the feedback site: https://aka.ms/mcbedrockplayscreenfeedback

These updates are being rolled out incrementally, so they might not be available right away.

Known Issue: When playing Hardcore worlds on a Realm, the world tag currently shows Survival instead of Hardcore. We hope to have this addressed as soon as possible!