Minecraft: Bedrock Edition 1.19.50 update arrives with Spectator Mode, new skins, and more – Windows Central

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It has been a while since we've been treated to a new public update for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, and Mojang Studios is breaking the silence with a pretty major release. No, this isn't the still-mysterious Minecraft 1.20 update, of course, but it Minecraft: Bedrock Edition 1.19.50 is now rolling out to players and it's packed with changes, fixes, and even some brand-new features.

Minecraft is a game-as-a-service, meaning it's constantly being updated by Mojang Studios to make the game even better. The 1.19.50 update is a sizeable effort to do just that, with Mojang Studios implementing new features, community feedback, various improvements and fixes, and more. This is a humungous update, and there's a lot to cover!

The headlining features of the 1.19.50 patch include the new Spectator Mode, which is finally coming over from Java Edition and allows players to spectate Minecraft worlds without being able to interact with the world or be perceived by players, of course. Touch controls are also being massively improved, and are now enabled by default for all touch-enabled devices, complete with a brand-new tutorial.

The Vex, a hostile mob summoned by deadly Evokers, is getting its sleek redesign that makes it more Minecraft-y, and it now resembles an evil version of the friendly Allay. Steve and Alex are also being joined by their seven new friends, Makene, Efe, Noor, Kai, Ari, Sunny, and Zuri, who are Minecraft's latest default skins that can now be selected by all players.

You're not going to find any new features from the Minecraft 1.20 update in this release, but players who prefer to experiment with pre-release Minecraft features on the public build are being treated with the "Next Major Update" toggle, which allows you to create a world with some Minecraft 1.20 features like camels, chiseled bookshelves, hanging signs, and more.

Minecraft is one of the best Xbox games of all time, attracting millions of players every month, and the 1.19.50 update aims to make it greater still. If you're looking for Minecraft-related gifts for yourself or a Minecraft fan in your life, be sure to check out Windows Central's favorite Minecraft toys and gifts.

The full changelog for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition 1.19.50 includes:

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Minecraft: Bedrock Edition 1.19.50 update arrives with Spectator Mode, new skins, and more - Windows Central