{"id":180724,"date":"2021-12-03T10:44:46","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T09:44:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=180724"},"modified":"2025-07-01T21:00:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T04:00:07","slug":"what-to-expect-minecraft-caves-cliffs-part2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/what-to-expect-minecraft-caves-cliffs-part2\/","title":{"rendered":"What to expect from Minecraft 1.18 update Caves & Cliffs Part II"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Well, we\u2019ve been waiting for the launch of Minecraft<\/a> 1.18 update Caves & Cliffs Part II <\/strong>ever since we had a taste of Caves & Cliffs Part I<\/a>. This version focuses on brand new mountain biomes and cave items. You\u2019ll also see the mobs added before in their natural habitats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve decided to play the game again and wondering what\u2019s new, here\u2019s what you can expect from the Minecraft 1.18 update and how to update it<\/strong> so you can enjoy the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When did Minecraft 1.18 launch?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minecraft 1.18 was released on November 30, 2021<\/strong>. While Mojang did their best to ensure everyone received the new update on all platforms simultaneously, the various stores only made them available at specific times. Also, you may have to wait until it\u2019s available in your location, specifically for PlayStation and Xbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We suggest you save a backup of any Minecraft worlds<\/strong> you created. All the old features will be replaced with new textures and terrains, and you\u2019ll want to keep a copy somewhere in case the transformation fails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to update to Minecraft 1.18 on PC, console, and mobile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re ready to get started with the Minecraft update<\/strong>, you\u2019ll need to use the appropriate method for your platform. Fortunately, the steps are easy, and in some cases, you may already have version 1.18 on your device. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

PC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Updating Minecraft to 1.18 on your PC<\/strong> depends on how you installed it. If you have a Minecraft Launcher, you should receive it automatically, or there\u2019ll be a notification for you to update to the new version. If you have the Xbox app, head to the \u2018My Collection\u2019 section and then \u2018Manage Installs\u2019. You\u2019ll see a button that says \u2018Update Now\u2019 if it\u2019s available. You can follow the same method in the Microsoft Store \u2018Library\u2019 section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PlayStation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

PlayStation 5 also updates automatically, but PlayStation 4 only updates when you try to play the game or you\u2019ve done so recently. To check if you have Minecraft 1.18 available<\/strong>, head to the game in your Library, hit the Options button, and select \u2018Check for Update\u2019. You can also look in your Downloads section if it\u2019s already been installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Xbox<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Xbox players can follow a similar process to PlayStation gamers. Head to the Apps & Games portion, go to Downloads, and see if the Minecraft 1.18 update is available<\/strong>. You can also check the game in the Xbox Store and update from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nintendo Switch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For the Nintendo Switch, the process is slightly different. Find the game in your Library and tap the + button. After you open Options, you\u2019ll see a Software Update section that has Via the Internet<\/strong> as a selection. If the device hasn\u2019t applied Minecraft 1.18 already, you should see it there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mobile devices (Android and iOS)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you want to update your mobile Minecraft game to 1.18<\/strong>, it depends on where you got the application. If from the official App stores, you can check there for any updates. The same applies to any other store or unofficial sources you may have downloaded it from, as they usually have their own update sections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Minecraft update 1.18: improved and new caves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have the update ready, you may be wondering what\u2019s new that you should look out for. Here are the latest items and biomes added with Minecraft 1.18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lush caves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This new cave biome gives new life to the underground, with new plants and mobs for you to discover. When you see Azalea leaves in the overworld, you\u2019re bound to find lush caves<\/strong> below them. It\u2019s also the prime location for axolotls<\/a>, grow berries<\/a> and cave vines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dripstone cave<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How does a cave filled with stalagmites and stalactites<\/strong> sound? Well, this is the premise of the dripstone biome. There are also dripstone blocks you can mine as well as using pointed objects like vines. Just be careful that you don\u2019t fall into a pit filled with stalagmites, as it will mean your death!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other caves worth noting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While the above two cave biomes are exciting, there are three types called noise caves you\u2019ll also encounter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n