Summary
Minecraft’s Realms and Realms Plus recently received an update that added new features to Realm Stories, an enhanced render distance, and access to cosmetic items. The changes are meant to increase communication across the realm for all players, as well as jazz up everyone’s characters.MinecraftRealms are only available for the Bedrock edition of the title.
Realms and Realms Plus areMinecraft’s private server subscription service. First introduced in 2013, Realms allow friends to play together in a persistent world without worrying about other players wreaking havoc. Since launching, there have been multiple updates to the way these personal worlds function. The latest update focuses on communication between world members, event planning, and more.
Minecraft Realms Subscription Gets Three Major Updates
Along with the Realm Stories features, the render distance was increased by eight chunks on most platforms. This greatly helps when trying to set up a meeting zone and a player is having a hard time finding the location, or doesn’t even havecoordinates turned on inMinecraftRealms. Now, players can see farther into the distance, know when mobs are about to attack them earlier, and plan better escape routes. Some secret areas are likely to be discovered with the clarity this brings to the map.
The final addition to the service is access to a new set of Character Creator packs each month. This is similar to other monthly drops for subscription services. Once unlocked, the character cosmetics are permanent. Access to these packs requires the Marketplace, an additional feature players need to purchase or can be obtained through the new subscription service,MinecraftMarketplace Pass.
The update is a chunky one, featuring increased vision, communication, and cosmetics. Some players could find the communication improvements alone to be worth it. No longer will players stand about attempting to figure out what needs to be done, when the next event is, or how their base got destroyed.
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Minecraft is a sandbox video game that puts players in procedurally generated worlds and offers them no guidance whatsoever in where to go or what to do, creating a sense of freedom that was unparalleled in 2011. Minecraft has gone on to become the highest-selling video game of all time.
