🎉Editor v0.8.5 is now in retail via the Launcher

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Hey creators! The Minecraft Bedrock Editor v0.8.5 is now included in the 1.21.60 version of the Bedrock retail build.🎉

Reminders

Editor Overview: If you haven't used the Editor before, you're in for a treat. It's an intuitive, visual tool designed to help you build captivating Minecraft worlds at scale. Whether you're a seasoned creator or just getting started, the Editor makes the process smooth and enjoyable.

Extensibility: One of the coolest features of the Editor is its extensibility. You can build your own tools directly into the Editor. To get started, take a look at our Editor Starter Kit.

Full Documentation: For a deep dive into everything the Editor has to offer, visit our Editor Documentation.

Easy Access Through the Launcher

We've made accessing the Editor a breeze. Simply click the "Create" button under the "Creator Tools" tab in the Launcher to jump straight into Editor mode. No more fiddling with desktop shortcuts and launch parameters!

What's new in Editor v0.8.5

Full changelogs for 1.21.60 can be found here

This update includes all changes through v0.8.5:

• Added Roughen brush to terrain tool
• Added a new Workbench tool which allows for quickly changing block states for blocks with modifiable properties (doors, fences, etc)
• Added new Vertical Fly Speed ability.
• Added a night vision setting to the view settings pane. This enables night vision within the editor for the user and is enabled by default.
• Added ContinuousAction to supported key binding actions that simulate key repeats at set tick intervals
• Added 'Test World', 'Export', and 'Settings' to the ActionBar
• Added missing image for 'Navigation Panel' in the ActionBar
• Added color picker hue gradient selector works for monochromatic values
• Added right click on action bar items to toggle selector menus
• Added data-driven rendering to editor block images
  • Added block name aliasing for signs
  • Added support for namespace block names for block:// protocol
• Added a new BlockTable UI element to Property Pane API.
• Added an optional CursorPosition property to the CursorPropertiesChangeAfterEvent. Using this new property, developers can track when the block or block face under the mouse cursor changes.
• Updated Editor Compass body to toggle between NSEW directions and Axis directions (Z, -Z, X, -X) on click
• Updated block picker to a floating window and made the viewport behind it clearer for middle-click
• Updated Flatten Brush to a Native Brush, increased maximum Height and Radius
• Updated export and play test pane to now include beds work and required sleeping players as export options
• Updated hot bar item to open block picker when shortcut key is pressed and block is already selected
• Updated daylight cycle and multiplayer options to now be respected in an exported world
• Updated Bedrock Dedicated Server to correctly load an existing Editor project regardless if the Editor=true command line argument is used
• Updated Fly Speed Multiplier Global Hotkeys.
  • Q, E, Shift + Q and Shift + E have been added as viewport keyboard shortcuts for increasing and decreasing fly speed
• Updated rotation slider to be an integer
• Updated /reload (and the Reload Scripts action bar item) to now work in the editor when hosting a session, or connected to a remote session (when only a single player is connected).
• Updated player model to now be fully hidden while in tool mode
• Updated farm generator to use transactions allowing for undo and redo functionality
• Updated the summon tool nudge operation to remain active as long as the key binding is held down.
• Fixed an assert/crash that occurs when changing dimensions
• Fixed an assert/crash when saving world and re-entering a world multiple times
• Fixed a bug that occasionally made panel scrollbars unresponsive.
• Fixed a bug that caused action bar items to change positions when scrollbar is visible
• Fixed a bug where game menus are shown in the tool mode viewport
• Fixed incorrect maximum value for fixed distance mode
• Fixed a bug that caused text field to lose focus when another UI element is hovered
• Fixed a number of missing block icon thumbnails for block:// image resource
• Fixed error sound triggered by pressing the number 9 key
• Fixed block thumbnail images to be centered in hotbar, block picker and lists

Call to Action

We want to build a tool that is valuable to you and a core part of your workflow. We’re eager to hear about the opportunities you see with the Editor to help make you more productive. We’d love to hear from you on how we can build this value into the Editor!  

Connecting with Us

Editor Feedback Site: Share your thoughts and feedback here.
Discord: Hit us up on Discord for real-time conversations (Minecraft Server or Add-Ons Server).
GitHub: Participate in discussions and contribute here on our GitHub.

We can't wait to see what you create with the new Bedrock Editor. Happy building! 🚀