Minecraft Releases New Snapshot Update for August 2025

In the latest Java version of Minecraft, gamers can explore and experiment with a fresh snapshot featuring brand-new Copper Decorations for their building projects. Although this Minecraft update may seem modest in its overall impact, it also encompasses numerous enhancements aimed at improving user experience.

This year, Mojang has had a packed schedule, releasing two new games – Spring to Life and Chase the Skies. They also have another game scheduled for fall 2025. Although fans might need to wait a few more months before this upcoming content becomes part of the main game, some of its features are currently being tested. This early access has allowed players to try out elements like the Copper Golem Statue and Shelf Block in Minecraft. More testable content has also been added recently.

In the 25w32a version of Minecraft on the Java edition’s experimental branch, players can now utilize Copper Decorations. This update enriches the customization possibilities when crafting structures in Minecraft. New additions include the Copper Torch, Copper Bars, Copper Chain, and Copper Lantern. The oxidation effect, which causes these items to change color over time due to exposure, makes them visually distinct from their previous versions.

In addition to the fresh Copper Decorations introduced in snapshot 25w32a, Mojang also implemented a few other modifications. As per the update’s notes, items placed on Shelf Blocks are now adjusted to rest comfortably on the shelf itself. Additionally, the design of the Copper Golem Statue was fine-tuned so that it would be obtainable as an item upon mining or when pushed off by a piston. Furthermore, the name of the Chain block has been changed to “Iron Chain,” and crafting a Copper Trapdoor now requires four Copper Ingots, making the process slightly more accessible.

It’s intriguing to anticipate how Java players will apply the upcoming Copper Decorations in the near future. As for Bedrock players, they’ll need to be patient a while longer before getting to try out these fresh Minecraft features, but Mojang has shared that the decorations are due for preview and beta testing soon.

In the upcoming weeks, it remains to be seen what new features Mojang will incorporate into the game through snapshot updates. With countless players still enjoying Minecraft, excitement for the next installment is palpable. Yet, there’s plenty more to explore about the game in the interim. For instance, the Sonic the Hedgehog add-on pack has just received an update, introducing Super Sonic and Super Shadow characters. Moreover, aside from Minecraft Marketplace content, Mojang recently released a music disc inspired by “A Minecraft Movie” in last month’s patch.

Minecraft Snapshot 25w32a – Patch Notes

This week, we’ve got another Snapshot update for you! In addition to technical improvements and bug fixes, we’re unveiling a set of attractive additions inspired by copper from our third game release this year. Craft copper torches, lanterns, chains, and bars, and watch them acquire the distinctive patina they’re known for. Additionally, items on shelves in your games are now skilled at taking a seat!

Happy mining!

New Features

Added Copper Decorations

Copper Decorations

Added Copper Torch
- A green variant of the Torch crafted from a Copper Nugget, Coal, and Stick
- Functionally identical to the Torch
Added Copper Bars
- Functions like the existing Iron Bars block
- Made from copper and oxidizes over time
Added Copper Chain
- Functions like the existing Chain block (now renamed to Iron Chain)
- Made from copper and oxidizes over time
Added Copper Lantern
- Crafted similarly to a regular Lantern but uses Copper and a Copper Torch
- The lantern itself oxidizes, changing its look as it ages
- Functionally identical to the Lantern

Changes

The Chain block has been renamed to “Iron Chain”

Minor Tweaks to Blocks, Items and Entities

Items on the Shelf have been repositioned to sit on the Shelf
All Copper Golem Statues now always drop as item when mined
All Copper Golem Statues now pop off as an item when pushed by a piston

Recipes

Changed the Copper Trapdoor recipe to use 4 Copper Ingots instead of 6

Technical Changes

The Data Pack version is now 83.0
The Resource Pack version is now 65.1
Added a way to use GUI and item sprites in text

Data Pack Version 83.0

Entity Data

copper_golem

The weather_state field now expects a string id instead of integer id
- 0 -> unaffected
- 1 -> exposed
- 2 -> weathered
- 3 -> oxidized

Text rendering

object Text Component

New text component with type object has been added
This component will display a single sprite from sprite atlas as a character
Sprites are always rendered as a rectangle, 8×8 pixels in size
Format:
- atlas – namespaced ID of a sprite atlas, default value: minecraft:blocks
- sprite – namespaced ID of a sprite in atlas, for example item/porkchop

General note about atlas contents:

Sprite Atlases contain textures for items, blocks, mob effects, GUI elements, etc.
Contents are controlled by files in assets/minecraft/atlases/ directory in a resource pack
Current contents can be reviewed with the F3+S key combination

Loot Tables

Added harvest/sweet_berry_bush loot table for drops when a Sweet Berry Bush with Sweet Berries is harvested by interacting with it

Resource Pack Version 65.1

Block Sprites

Added new block sprites:

copper_bars
copper_chain
copper_lantern
copper_torch
exposed_copper_bars
exposed_copper_chain
exposed_copper_lantern
exposed_copper_torch
oxidized_copper_bars
oxidized_copper_chain
oxidized_copper_lantern
oxidized_copper_torch
weathered_copper_bars
weathered_copper_chain
weathered_copper_lantern
weathered_copper_torch

Item Sprites

Added new item sprites:

copper_chain
copper_lantern
exposed_copper_chain
exposed_copper_lantern
oxidized_copper_chain
oxidized_copper_lantern
weathered_copper_chain
weathered_copper_lantern

Particles

Added new particle:

copper_fire_flame

Fixed bugs in 25w32a

MC-163218 – Players with the Sneak option set to “Toggle” can sneak while in GUIs
MC-174759 – Dragon eggs can be teleported to a height below void
MC-257540 – Sheep eat half as often as they did before 21w39a
MC-273943 – Sweet berries drop from harvested bushes is hardcoded
MC-276431 – Dragon egg teleports above the build height limit and deletes itself
MC-279548 – TNT minecart does not remember ignition source when exploding from a fall
MC-295841 – Interactive collision check path is broken
MC-296054 – Fast non-projectile entity movements may fail to apply block effects from blocks around the starting position when moving in positive directions
MC-296055 – Slow non-projectile entity movements may fail to apply block effects from origin block
MC-296057 – Sideways non-projectile movements may fail to apply block effects from blocks around start of sideways motion
MC-296372 – Teleport duration is unreliable as of 1.21.5
MC-299314 – Breaking jukeboxes in certain ways doesn’t stop the music
MC-299627 – Entity interpolation for high speed projectiles is wildly inaccurate
MC-299770 – Chunks loaded by ender pearls permanently unload upon player death even when enderPearlsVanishOnDeath is set to false
MC-299837 – Running two or more /rotate commands in the same tick only applies the rotation of the last command
MC-299872 – The freezing overlay flashes when a freezing player touches fire
MC-299913 – The “You don’t seem to have a Realm…” focusable text widget now has a black background
MC-300051 – The top part of worn leggings does not render
MC-300092 – F3 pie chart particle entries are missing names
MC-300094 – Entities’ held items no longer follow their arm movements when they have the invisibility effect
MC-300100 – The “biome” debug option no longer has a space before its biome name
MC-300105 – The player can drown while the game is paused
MC-300108 – Villagers’ and zombie villagers’ clothes are incomplete
MC-300113 – pack.mcmeta no longer accepts the longform object syntax in the supported_formats field
MC-300121 – Interacting with a group of more than 3 connected shelves causes the game to crash
MC-300122 – Certain parts of horse armor are sometimes invisible
MC-300131 – The “debug.entry.currently.inF3” string is improperly capitalized
MC-300136 – Held item positions are synchronized between entities of the same model in view
MC-300145 – Players can use items while their inventories are open when the “Use Item/Place Block” option is set to “Toggle”
MC-300146 – Exiting interfaces is incredibly difficult when the “Use Item/Place Block” option is set to “Toggle”
MC-300153 – The inner cubes of slimes are sometimes invisible from the outside
MC-300155 – Players can freeze while standing in powder snow despite the game being paused
MC-300164 – The value of the “Sprint Window” option is not saved
MC-300165 – Players are damaged when blocking attacks with shields that disable shields
MC-300166 – When looking_at_block or looking_at_fluid is enabled in the debug options, FPS is impacted by server tick rate
MC-300168 – All shelf variants are in the redstone section of the creative inventory
MC-300180 – Debug screen text now stays on the screen in F1
MC-300187 – Interacting with items with certain components in the inventory causes a crash
MC-300193 – Dying and respawning within the same dimension consistently shows a loading terrain screen
MC-300196 – Local Difficulty debug information flickers if it is open while GUI is hidden
MC-300214 – The shadows of baby mobs are now of the same size as those of their adult counterparts
MC-300235 – First number in E counter is always stuck at 0
MC-300248 – Subtitles/closed captions obstruct the inventory UI
MC-300275 – Pausing while riding a strider on top of lava sets the player on fire
MC-300305 – When multiple people use fishing rods, an additional black line is drawn
MC-300340 – Continuously clicking “Continue” on the welcome page resets the button disappearance animation progress
MC-300394 – Oxidized/waxed oxidized copper golems, statue and entity versions, have the wrong pixels underneath their feet compared to their other counterparts
MC-300421 – Inconsistent capitalization for F3+F5 description in F3+Q debug menu
MC-300440 – Elytra consumes durability while the game is paused in singleplayer
MC-300464 – The debug crosshair is rendered in third person

Get the Snapshot

Java Edition. To set it up, launch the Minecraft Launcher and make sure to activate snapshots under the “Installs” section.

To prevent potential damage to your game, always save and store test versions separately from your primary games. This way, your main worlds remain unaffected.

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2025-08-06 04:37