Update 1.19.3 Snapshot 22w44a has arrived for Minecraft, and here’s the full list of changes and fixes added with this patch. The confusion on the title is because this is a snapshot update. This means a new step for the released version 1.19.3. Each of those updates is to make the update better before the release. Snapshot is the naming Mojang has used for years, and it continues. We’re expecting noticeable changes with the upcoming Minecraft 1.19.3 update, and this snapshot closes us to it. Here’s everything about Minecraft update 1.19.3 Snapshot 22w44a and the patch notes.

Minecraft Update 1.19.3 Snapshot 22w44a Patch Notes

Changes in snapshot 22w44a

  • Bamboo mosaic can now be used as fuel
  • Chiseled bookshelves now work with Hoppers
  • More changes to the creative inventory
  • Monster spawner changes
  • Spawn egg changes
  • Step sound changes

Changes to creative inventory

  • Operator-only blocks and items can now be found in the Redstone Blocks tab if you have the required permissions
  • Added tinted glass and bee nest to Functional Blocks
  • Moved respawn anchor before beds in Functional Blocks
  • Reordered pressure plates by functionality
  • Moved end portal frame & infested blocks into the Functional Blocks tab from the Natural Blocks tab

The following blocks have been added to the Redstone Blocks tab:

  • Chest
  • Barrel
  • Cauldron
  • Furnace
  • Composter

In the Building Blocks tab, the following blocks have been added:

  • Chain
  • Block of Amethyst
  • Moved Block of Redstone and Block of Coal into this tab from the Natural Blocks tab

Other changes to the Creative Inventory:

  • Added ancient debris to Crafting
  • Reordered three tabs-Building Blocks, Natural Blocks, Consumables
  • Reordered ore materials and blocks to be more consistent across tabs

Monster spawners

  • Spawners no longer have a default mob spawn type when placed by a player (previously was the Pig)
  • Will not emit fire particles when a mob spawn type has not been defined
  • Renamed to Monster Spawner to match Bedrock and removed purple text color
  • Pick-block now works for Spawner blocks
  • The mob type is now displayed in the hover description of a Spawner item stack
  • If a mob type has not been defined yet, the hover description will describe how to set it

Spawn eggs

  • Added new Spawn Egg items for Ender Dragon, Iron Golem, Snow Golem, and Wither mobs to Creative mode
  • Ender Dragon and Wither Spawn Eggs will only be available through commands to prevent accidental destruction of player builds
  • Polar Bear Spawn Egg colors have changed to distinguish it from the Ghast Spawn Egg

Sounds

Step sounds can now be heard when walking on:

  • Carpets
  • Lily Pads
  • Small Amethyst Buds

Step sounds can now be heard when walking through:

  • Nether Sprouts
  • Glow Lichen
  • Crimson Roots

You might need to register for the beta process to play this version. And keep in mind that it’s only available for the Java edition. Minecraft is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch. For more information regarding this patch, visit the official Minecraft site.