Breaking News: Achievements Now Work With Add-ons
The latest Minecraft Bedrock preview (1.21.70.25) just dropped something that's changing the game forever: players can now earn achievements while using add-ons! This massive update removes the barrier between vanilla gameplay and custom content, opening endless possibilities for Minecraft fans everywhere.
But that's not all - hot on the heels of the "Fallen Tree" snapshot comes an even bigger surprise: the free Minecraft Movie Piglins add-on that brings the upcoming film's characters, weapons, and mechanics directly into your gameplay!
"When the overworld and nether clash, you better be equipped to wield powerful weapons, fight vicious piglins from a movie in this free add-on." - Official Minecraft description
The Movie Piglins Add-on: What's Inside?
This isn't just any add-on – it's an official Minecraft creation tied to the upcoming movie. Let's break down everything you'll find in this amazing free package:
New Piglin Bosses & Variants
The add-on introduces several unique piglin characters that will challenge even experienced Minecraft players:
Malgosha
- Appears as an evil-looking piglin boss wearing special robes
- Wields a powerful staff that shoots projectiles
- Can be found in the Nether (and is much more dangerous there than in the Overworld!)
The Great Hog
- A truly massive boss (the name doesn't lie – this thing is GIGANTIC)
- Features unique attack patterns and significant health
- Represents a real challenge for even well-equipped players
Special Piglin Variants
Each with unique attacks, behaviors, and drops:
- Hammer Piglin: Charges at players with surprising speed and performs ground-slamming attacks with a massive mace
- Pickaxe Piglin: Features creepy Herobrine-like glowing eyes and wields a pickaxe
- Warrior Piglin: Strong and quick with incredibly fast sword attacks
- Drum Piglin: Instead of attacking directly, it runs around drumming to rally other piglins with a special whirlwind effect
- Chef/Butcher Piglin: Carries a large ax-sword weapon and drops food items
- Torch Piglin: Carries a torch and can set players on fire
- Trident/Spears Piglin: Throws spears with varying accuracy
Incredible New Weapons System
Spear Collection
- Available in multiple tiers: stone, iron, gold, diamond, and netherite
- Throwable weapons that combine functionality of swords and tridents
- Each tier increases in damage (though the difference between some tiers isn't huge)
- Feature special attack animations
Battle Axes
- Slightly less powerful than swords but with impressive attack animations
- Great third-person view animations that make combat more visually exciting
- Different variants available matching traditional tool materials
Buck Chuckets
- Unique throwing weapons with amazing animations
- In third-person view, your character spirals their arm around before throwing
- Creates satisfying particle effects and sound effects on impact
Potato Launcher
- Load up potatoes and launch them at enemies or targets
- Uses "tater tots" as ammunition
- Surprisingly powerful and incredibly fun to use
Staff of Dominance
- Craft by combining the Malgosha Staff and the Orb of Dominance (item from Minecraft Legends)
- Shoots powerful fireballs that create massive explosions
- Effective against groups of enemies or for reshaping terrain
Special Items
- Mushroom Hat: A fun cosmetic item that gives your character a mushroom cap on their head
- Orb of Dominance: A special item that plays a role in the upcoming Minecraft movie
- Tater Tots: Ammunition for the potato launcher
Game-Changing Feature: Curing Piglins
Perhaps the most exciting mechanic is the ability to prevent piglins from zombifying in the Overworld and by giving piglins a certain reward, you can keep them in their normal form even outside the Nether.
This feels like something that would fit perfectly in vanilla Minecraft - allowing players to bring piglins into their Overworld bases and settlements without them turning into zombie piglins. It creates a whole new dynamic for how players can interact with these creatures.
How These New Piglins Behave
The behavior of these new piglins is fascinating and adds depth to Minecraft's combat:
- Some piglins will charge directly at players
- Others, like the Hammer Piglin, might actually run away after taking a few hits
- The Drum Piglin doesn't attack directly but instead rallies other piglins with a special drumming animation
- Different piglins have different drop tables, making it worthwhile to hunt specific variants
In the Nether, these new piglin variants will spawn alongside regular piglins, making exploration significantly more challenging but also more rewarding.
Is This a Movie Spoiler?
May be some elements of this add-on might be spoilers for the upcoming Minecraft movie. Characters like Malgosha and items like the Orb of Dominance appear to play important roles in the film's plot. If you're trying to avoid all spoilers before watching the movie, you might want to be aware that playing with this add-on could reveal some story elements.
Perfect Timing: Why This Add-on Matters
With the recent change allowing add-ons to work without disabling achievements, this movie tie-in comes at the perfect time. Players can experience these new elements without sacrificing their progress, making it much more likely that people will actually use the add-on in their regular gameplay.
Will These Features Come to Vanilla Minecraft?
While this is currently an add-on, many players are hoping some of these features might make their way into the base game. Mojang has hinted at new bosses in the past, and the piglin-curing mechanic feels like it would be right at home in vanilla Minecraft.
How to Install the Movie Piglins Add-on
This add-on is completely FREE and available through the Minecraft Marketplace. To get it:
1. Open Minecraft Bedrock Edition
2. Go to the Marketplace
3. Search for "Movie Piglins Add-on" or browse the featured content
4. Download the free add-on
5. Create a new world with the add-on applied (or add it to an existing world)
Remember, with the new update, you can now use this add-on without disabling achievements!
Exploring with the Add-on: Tips for Players
If you're planning to try out this add-on, here are some tips:
- Prepare well before entering the Nether - these new piglins make it much more challenging
- The Staff of Dominance is extremely powerful but use it carefully as it creates massive explosions
- Try giving rewards to piglins in the Overworld to prevent them from zombifying
- The different piglin variants have different strengths and weaknesses - learn which ones to prioritize in combat
- Experiment with the new spears and battle axes to find your preferred fighting style
Conclusion
The new Minecraft Movie Piglins add-on is much more than just a promotional tie-in - it adds genuinely exciting content that makes the game feel fresh again. With new bosses, weapons, mechanics, and the ability to now earn achievements with add-ons enabled, there's never been a better time to jump into Minecraft Bedrock Edition.
Have you tried the new add-on yet? What's your favorite new piglin variant or weapon? Let us know in the comments below!
Remember to download the latest Minecraft Bedrock preview (1.21.70.25) to access all these amazing features
