I won't have to drown any more horses, thanks to the new Minecraft update

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It’s finally here: the Minecraft update 1.19.50 has arrived, and it brings plenty of camel goodness and other great surprises. 

This update was promised to us back in October during Minecraft Live. We got the pleasure of seeing lead designers and spokespeople for Minecraft and Minecraft Dungeons – Agnes Larsson, and Jens Bergensten – discuss their plans for the following year’s new content. 

Front and center was the update 1.19.50, which promised a new tone to the blocky adventure game. This time, however, instead of one coherent theme like those we’ve seen in previous years (including the cave update or the nature update), this update would be themeless. 

Instead of a restrictive structure, the team over at Mojang would add elements that they wanted to see in the game regardless of whether they fit together. That’s why the new auditions of bamboo blocks, interactive bookshelves, and camels may not seem cohesive – at least, not at first. 

We equine enthusiasts should be happy for this new lease on life from the Mojang team. The addition of camels will save the lives of countless horses because, quite simply, camels can swim. 

Well, to be more specific, they can wade. But this is a game changer for exploring the world of Minecraft. The terrain is broken up by stretches of rivers, lakes, and oceans scattered as a constant throughout the ever-generating world, so it will be a relief to traverse these without having to resort to violence.

Before camels, horses were the go-to companion for speedy expeditions. However, their biggest fault was a lack of water safety skills. As you ride around, you would either have to avoid crossing rivers entirely or launch your horse into a river and watch them desperately flounder for air as they