Minecraft skins are long overdue for an update

Minecraft skins are one of the most popular aspects of the game, allowing players to customise their looks and styles as they desire. While the community has an array of options available for players, it is high time for the developers to introduce a much-needed overhaul and additional features to the workings of these cosmetics.

Here's why Minecraft skins are long overdue for an update and how Mojang can implement new features to improve the gameplay experience.

Note: Sections of this article are based on the personal opinion of the reader and should be taken with a bowl of suspicious stew and a grain of salt.

---

Minecraft skins are due for a much-needed overhaul

Minecraft skins are long overdue for an improvement in terms of looks and functions (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Mojang Studios)

Minecraft skins are one of the most popular cosmetic options in the game, allowing players to deck themselves up in an array of looks and styles. While the community has thousands of designs and variants available, it has been decades since Mojang has made any major improvements to the mechanics of how they work.

One of the biggest issues that players currently face is the inability to change their skin during gameplay. While games like Fortnite allow players to head to the locker and modify their cosmetics, players need to close Minecraft and head to the launcher to make modifications in Java. It is high time that Mojang implements an in-game locker that allows players to make these customizations on the fly.

The Java editor is essentially bare and does not offer any form of complex editing (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Mojang Studios)

Another essential improvement to Minecraft skins would be the introduction of dynamic skins. While the Bedrock edition has some form of visual enhancement through glowing and pulsing skins, the Java edition distinctly lacks any native form of animation. Players have to rely on an array of mods to make these skins reactive or interactive.

With major updates like the introduction of falling leaves and firefly bushes, it is possible that Mojang takes a look at improving the animation mechanics for Minecraft skins of players. These animation and movement improvements could also extend to mobs, eliminating the need for players to rely on mods to bring them to life.

The Minecraft skins could also do well to receive animations in terms of movement. Players' eyes or their hands could move more smoothly, adding another level of immersion to the gameplay. The popularity of animation mods with millions of downloads is proof enough that players are looking for this overhaul.

The in-game editor needs an improvement to refine the editing of Minecraft skins and allow more customization (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Mojang Studios)

Additionally, another great aspect would be to improve the skin editor, allowing players to modify the shades of their character's hair, eyes, skin, and more, especially in the Java edition. These could also apply to editing and creating custom cosmetics while following necessary content and community guidelines. While the Bedrock editor offers more choices, Java is essentially bare.

Apart from this, Minecraft skins also need a major improvement to the way armor is fitted on the skin. Using armor essentially hides the skin, preventing players from seeing the cosmetics they have chosen. Mojang could work to create universal templates that allow these protective items to blend in with the cosmetic style or offer players the option to hide them while retaining the protection.

It would be great if Mojang could blend armor and trim styles with the Minecraft skins to offer a visually pleasing image (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Mojang Studios)

Alternatively, the armor could take in the general tone or shade of the skin and provide some sense of unity. This could make armor trims in Minecraft more immersive, blending them seamlessly with the existing character design. Apart from this, Mojang could also offer custom skin templates or add-ons for completing specific achievements like defeating the Ender dragon or eliminating the Wither.

With the arrival of the revolutionary Vibrant Visuals update, it is evident that the developers are intent on improving the visual aesthetics of the game. This could be the much-needed push for the developers to finally rework and implement a better mechanic for players to use and enjoy their favorite cosmetics. Gamers will now have to wait and see what Mojang has in store for the future of these cosmetics.

---

Check out our other Minecraft articles:

• How to get and use the Reese's Sodium Options mod
• Cool ways to use shelves in Minecraft
• How to get boss mob spawn eggs in Minecraft
• How to sort items using a copper golem in Minecraft
• 4 best mods to bring mobs to life
• All the fishing enchantments explained