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Minecraft: Java Edition now uses SDL3

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Why This Matters

The update to Minecraft: Java Edition introduces SDL3 for window management, enhancing performance and compatibility across platforms, while also adding new gameplay features and improving user interface options. These changes are significant for both developers and players, offering a more stable and flexible gaming experience.

Key Takeaways

Happy Snapshot Tues... Thursday? Yes, you read that right! As we've entered peak vacation season here in Sweden, snapshots might not come out on their usual schedule.

In today's snapshot we have switched the library used for window management, input and platform integration from GLFW to SDL3.

We have also added new item components for custom furnace fuels, as well as several technical changes for signs, world generation and loot tables.

Happy mining!

Known Issues

Exclusive fullscreen mode on Windows may cause the game to crash in certain situations, especially when using multiple monitors

Entering Exclusive fullscreen mode crashes the game on Wayland

New Features

Players in spectator mode can now interact with portals to teleport

Changes

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