Adding to the blocky fun also comes news from Notch that the Minecraft 1.5 update will release next week and with it, the possible inclusion of a very cool and innovative user mod. Read on for the details.

[Update: Minecraft 1.5 update was pushed back another week. Read the details about the update here.]

[Update 2: Minecraft 1.5 update is out - read our guide!]

In his blog update this morning, Minecraft creator Markus Persson (Notch) not only confirmed the Fall release date of the game to finally leave the beta stage, but he also confirmed details and a timeframe for the next game update. As we expected, achievements and stat-tracking (which didn’t make it in time for the 1.5 update) will be completed along with the newly announced weather systems.

Here’s the update from Notch himself, detailing what the weather effects will entail and also mentioning the possible inclusion of a very cool mod:

If you’re unfamiliar with the Piston mod, watch this amazing video of what it can do and better yet, what users can do using pistons with a little creativity:

Once the stats are done and the weather has been tested through, we’ll release 1.5. I’m guessing this will be next week. The piston mod might get added, but it will not be in time for 1.5."

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHAhRl1X6T0

Unfortunately, we may have to wait a little longer to use this in-game (officially). It’ll likely come as part of the Minecraft 1.6 update - whenever that is.

As for the weather, we knew rain and snow were coming for different biomes, but the details of how it affects day lighting and adds water to the environment. The addition of thunderstorms and lightning is an unexpected surprise as well which sounds very cool. Nothing like a midnight zombie/creeper attack during a thunderstorm…

What are your thoughts on the upcoming Minecraft updates?

Minecraft 1. 4 Update Guide: Cookies & Pet Wolves Minecraft 1. 3 Update Guide: Lighting, Beds & Redstone Repeaters Minecraft 1. 2 Update Guide: Music, Colored Wool & Cake

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