The latest Minecraft LIVE event unveiled exciting new content coming to the game later this year, including the dried ghast block. This unique addition, soon available in experimental preview versions, is more than just another building material—it introduces a creative and interactive element that could redefine gameplay. Developers have highlighted its potential, making it one of the most innovative features added in recent updates.
Minecraft has recently shifted from large annual updates to smaller, more frequent "game drops," allowing for greater flexibility and keeping the player experience fresh. This change helps prevent community disappointment, as past major updates were sometimes seen as lacking. By delivering new content in smaller, targeted releases, Mojang ensures a steady stream of engaging features while refining the game's overall experience.
The dried ghast block, found in the Nether’s Soul Valley biome, is a dehydrated living entity that can be rehydrated in water to transform into a ghastling, a friendly baby ghast. Players can nurture these creatures with snowballs until they grow into fully rideable happy ghasts, which can serve as aerial mounts for multiple players. Additionally, happy ghasts double as floating platforms, offering new possibilities for building in survival mode. With its fun mechanics and unique functionality, this feature-packed update is expected to arrive as part of Minecraft’s second content drop in 2025.