Minecraft Xbox 360 update 1.8.2 detailed, out today

Mojang will release a new update for the Xbox 360 version of Minecraft today, introducing a new mode, world type and items, plus gameplay tweaks and bug squashes. Get the full details below.

Creative ModeSuperflat world typeHungerNPC Villages, Abandoned Mineshafts, Strongholds and Ravines12 Music DiscsUpdated mob sounds - Changed sounds for when player is damaged and minor changes to hostile/Passive mobsNew Combat Mechanics Chargeable bowsCritical hitsSprintingPlayers can parry with a swordAbility to change the name of your world saveChain ArmorPressure Plates can now be placed on fencesNew mobs EndermenCave spidersSilverfishNew Food and Items ApplesRaw ChickenCooked ChickenRaw BeefSteakMelonsMelon seedsRotten FleshCobwebsFence GateIron barsGlass paneStone BrickStone Brick StairsStone Brick SlabsBrick StairsBrick SlabsPumpkin SeedVinesPumpkins and Melons grow from stems much faster, and do not require farmland around the stem to grow onSponges(Creative only)New biomes Swamp biomeOcean biome - Ocean floor now consists of Clay, sand and dirt, this makes clay easier to findMountain biomeRiver - Rivers flow through/in between biomesPassive mobs will randomly flee if attacked by the player or other mobs (such as Cows)Pig has 3D snoutDeath messages - Message appears saying who and how the player diedMining speed changes - Time taken to mine ores has been reduced, such as RedstoneSugar Cane can now be placed on sandChest has opening and closing animationUser-placed leaf blocks no longer decaySkeletons hold full size bowShears can now collect Tall Grass and VinesExclusive Superflat option for the NetherOption to turn clouds offLarge changes to Xbox 360 tutorial modeBonus chest world optionOption to turn PVP offOption to turn fire spread offOption to make TNT not detonateOption to trust players (to op players)Bug fixes Fix for duplication glitch.Fix for aspect ratio of things in hand when in splitscreen mode.Fix for issue with player data not saving (player starting world with no items they had when they saved.Fix for redstone tiles burning out when they shouldn't.Fixed issue with Minecart with Furnace not being able to move another MinecartFixed particle code for flipped 3rd person view.

Wondering how the console version of Mojang's sandbox world-builder stacks up to its PC counterpart? Read our Minecraft Xbox 360 review.

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