Minecraft: Bedrock 1.21.120.23 – Copper & UI Update

Don’t forget to back up your favorite worlds before Tuesday. Why Tuesday? This Saturday is Minecraft Live, where the new update is expected to be announced – focused on copper, the Copper Golem, and related features. The release is planned for Tuesday.

Every major Bedrock Edition update usually breaks something important, so it’s a good idea to duplicate your worlds in advance. On iOS, Android, and Windows you can export them as separate files or move them to your PC.

UI and Menu Changes in 1.21.120.23

Many MCBE 1.21 players have noticed unusual spacing in menus. This is part of Mojang’s ongoing UI rework:

• Settings and menus are being redesigned
• Accessibility has a cleaner layout
• Language options have been updated
• Spacing issues are temporary and will be fixed

Work is also in progress on redesigned interfaces for anvils, enchanting, experience, shulker boxes, barrels, and ender chests. None of this is final, but previews have been shown by community members.

Features and Bug Fixes

Blocks

• Copper Golem statue now keeps the custom name of the golem it came from
• Fixed Copper Trapdoor recipe producing an extra trapdoor
• Copper Door recipe parity fixed (no more duplication when crafted in inventory)

General

• Added missing file associations on Windows (e.g. .mcaddon)
• Fixed buttons not working when game window was unfocused
• Fixed mouse movement freezing when pausing with the Windows key

Graphics (Vibrant Visuals)

• Fixed overly bright lighting when underwater in caves
• Fixed biome blending system, now blends vertically and horizontally
• Fixed sky turning black on certain Android devices

Inventory

• Items can now be moved to hotbar slots with number keys (1-9) – a long-awaited Java parity feature

Mobs

• Copper Golem statue takes custom name properly
• Drowned no longer drop tridents when picking up Nautilus Shells (feature considered a bug)
• Parrots imitating hostile mobs are now affected by the Friendly Creatures volume slider

User Interface

• Fixed sound bug on invalid navigation with gamepad/keyboard
• Paper doll in inventory now looks at the cursor
• Added toggle in Accessibility to enable/disable dithering effects for mobs

Technical Notes

No major technical updates this week for Minecraft PE 1.21.120.23. Most big announcements are expected at Minecraft Live 2025 on Saturday, with the update release planned for Tuesday.