Minecraft Finally Adds Dedicated Seating After 17 Years
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Minecraft preview builds finally introduce craftable cushions and straw beds after 17 years, though the update arrives amid widespread Microsoft studio layoffs.
Seventeen years after first spawning players into its blocky world, Minecraft is finally solving one of its most meme-worthy missing features. As reported by Matt Wales at Eurogamer, the latest preview build introduces craftable cushions in 16 color variants, giving builders a dedicated place to sit without relying on stairs or makeshift minecart rigs. Alongside cushions, the update introduces single-use straw beds that let players sleep through the night without resetting their primary spawn point, alongside new world generation features like abandoned camps in the Pale Garden and Flower Forest biomes.
While the addition of basic furniture is a massive quality-of-life win for builders and roleplay communities across console, PC, and mobile, the update arrives alongside much heavier industry news. Mojang is among the numerous Xbox-owned studios impacted by a massive wave of Microsoft layoffs affecting over 3,200 employees. The restructuring also impacts teams like Activision, Bethesda, and Blizzard, while several beloved studios are spinning off into independence.
For a community that has spent nearly two decades constructing elaborate digital homes, castles, and cities, official seating is a welcome, if long overdue, addition that will immediately find a home in countless builds. As these features move from preview builds to the live game later this year, players can look forward to finally resting their virtual feet after a long night of dodging creepers.
Tags: Minecraft, Mojang, PC, Console, Gaming News
Original article: Eurogamer