Minecraft to reveal a "few other surprises" alongside The Garden Awaken release

Minecraft has subtly announced a fourth game drop, sending the community into a frenzy over what Mojang has planned next. The upcoming Winter Drop will arrive on December 3, 2024, and amid the excitement over the new biome, Mojang let out an interesting message hinting at a few other surprises coming along with the much-awaited game drop.

Here's everything you need to know about the surprises in the upcoming game drop.

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Fans can expect "a few other surprises" on Minecraft Garden Awaken release day

The fourth drop will be announced on December 3, 2024 (Image via Mojang Studios)

In a post about the upcoming Pale Garden biome, Mojang shed light on the reveal for the Garden Awakens update by adding an interesting line:

"Are you ready to expect the unexpected? Join us back here at Minecraft.net on December 3 to discover everything you need to know about our fourth game drop and perhaps a few other surprises, too!"

As per the official statement, Minecraft will release the Winter Drop on December 3, 2024. They also stated that players can look forward to a few other surprises — hinting at possible new features and even mobs, like the recently-introduced Creaking.

The Winter Drop update, Garden Awakens, goes live for all Bedrock and Java edition players on December 3, 2024.

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What can players expect from the surprises in the game drop?

Players can expect a host of features and changes as part of the new update (Image via Mojang Studios)

The surprises could introduce many expansions and much-requested features to the game. There is also the possibility of introducing new mobs, entities, or biomes as well as new items or blocks as part of the upcoming game drop.

Game drops have quickly become a popular way for the game to push out updates, replacing the old method of annual updates. This allows them to introduce a host of features and keep the game engaging without having to wait too long.

As with any update, the Garden Awakens update will also introduce bug fixes and performance changes to improve the gameplay experience for players. The developers are known to listen to player feedback, so players can expect the introduction of some features that improve the in-game experience and provide a more engaging playthrough.

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