Already released in Japan and Europe, with North America getting it later today, Minecraft update 1.25 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Vita adds six new Trophies, Minecraft: Story Mode Skin Pack support, improved sprint control, and more.
Here’s the full list of patch notes, which apply to all PlayStation platforms unless noted otherwise:
- Added Story Mode skin pack.
- Added 6 new trophies.
- Added new “Minecart Sounds” option to Audio Settings.
- Added Huge Mushroom Blocks to the Creative and Superflat menus.
- Improved sprint control.
- Fix for issue where the Ender Dragon would be immune to attacks
- Fix for Slimes not spawning in certain Swamps and Slime Chunks.
- Fix for Potion of Swiftness, Potion of Slowness and Speed bonus of Beacon having no effect on the player.
- Fix for teleporting a player while they are sleeping in a Bed not working properly.
- Fix for some chunks in the Overworld not generating for clients of a multiplayer game.
- Fix for issue where Experience Orbs could not be obtained by some trades with Villagers.
- Fix for Thorns enchantment not affecting players.
- Fix for MCCE #747 – TNT cannon not working.
- Fix for MCCE #659 – Doors have a weird texture on top when open (And other sides).
- Fix for MCCE #1854 – Grass positioning is perfect.
- Fix for MCCE #1826 – White tulip description incorrect.
- Fix for MCCE #1756 – Witch Hut Bounding Box Too Small.
- Fix for MCCE #1260 – Submerged Witch Huts.
- Fix for MCCE #483 – Camera jitter and player unable to move when looking at chest you are standing on.
- Fix for MCCE #863 – The map does not work as it should (unless “View Hand” is turned on).
- Fix for MCCE #1757 – Slimes spawning in witch huts.
- Fix for MCCE #1739 – No icon in item frame map.
- Fix for MCCE #1803 – Item frames vanishing in very strange draw distance.
- Fixed a memory issue causing “Failed to Load” message. (PS3 only)
The Xbox One, Xbox 360, and Wii U versions of Minecraft were all updated today as well, carrying similar patch notes to the PlayStation versions.
As for the Minecraft: Story Mode Skin Pack, it’ll be available in the PlayStation Store later today for free. Then, after April 12 in Europe and April 13 in North America, it will be priced at £2.49/€2.99.
Here’s what’s included in the Skin Pack:
The latest skin pack, Minecraft: Story Mode Skin Pack, allows you to make your own adventures as one of the characters from the beloved Telltale Games series. Play as one of the various Jesse options, the TNT juggling Magnus, the scheming Ivor, or one of the many other Minecraft: Story Mode characters. This highly requested pack will help you recreate your favourite moments in Minecraft: Story Mode or craft a new story and world of your own.
What do you think of today’s update?
[Source: 4J Studios (1), (2), Minecraft (1), (2), (3), PS Blog, PlayStation]
Kingdom Hearts Ranked
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Ranking the Best and Worst of the Kingdom Hearts Series
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Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded was already one of the weakest offering in the series on Nintendo DS, so it makes sense that it rounds out the bottom of our list. It also doesn't help that the story is yet another retelling of the events in the original Kingdom Hearts game, especially when the story is all players get in the PlayStation 3 version.
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Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Just like Re:coded, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days is just a series of cutscenes on PlayStation 3. The key difference, however, is that fans will actually want to check out 358/2 Days. The Kingdom Hearts II prequel offers up an intriguing story, and one that fills in plenty of backstory.
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Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories
Now that we're onto actual games (and not just cutscenes), Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories is easily the worst of the bunch. Not only does Re:Chain of Memories provides very little story-wise (it's a retread of Kingdom Hearts), but its card-based combat system isn't very fun. It's weak from both a gameplay and narrative standpoint.
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Kingdom Hearts 0.2: Birth by Sleep – A Fragmentary Passage
One of the coolest parts of Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, 0.2 was a short episode that takes place after Birth by Sleep. Players get to control Aqua, and it's the first time players get to see some of the tech that Kingdom Hearts III will use. Sadly, it's just not long enough to really eclipse other games.
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Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD
This remake improves a lot upon the 3DS original, and takes place after Re:coded. One of the more unique systems in this entry is the ability to recruit Dream Eaters, which helps this stand out despite suffering some limitations due to its handheld design.
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Kingdom Hearts
While there's definitely a nostalgia factor that comes into play when discussing Kingdom Hearts, there's little doubt that its sequels managed to improve upon the original. This PS2 classic wowed gamers when it was released in 2002, but the gameplay is noticeably rough around the edges when compared to its superior sequel.
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Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
Originally a Japanese exclusive, Kingdom Hearts Final Mix was finally released worldwide in the Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix collection. Not only did the PlayStation 3 remaster show off enhanced visuals, but it also included new difficulty levels, additional cutscenes, and a brand new boss fight. Final Mix is definitely the best way to play the original game, and we're glad it's readily available on PS3.
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Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep had some drawbacks when it was released on PlayStation Portable in 2010. Long load times and an awkward control scheme ended up holding it back from fulfilling its true potential. That said, Birth by Sleep has a surprisingly dark story, and one that will stick with players long after the credits roll.
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Kingdom Hearts II
Kingdom Hearts II was a step-up from the original in every way possible. The faulty camera that plagued the original was finally fixed, the combat felt more refined and there was a better selection of Disney worlds to check out. Most importantly, Kingdom Hearts II had a level based off Tron, so how can you not love it?
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Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
Much like the other Final Mix games, Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix was a Japanese exclusive update until it was released on PlayStation 3. There's several additional story scenes to watch, a tougher difficulty to play, and over a dozen new boss fights to take on. Overall, it's just a better version of what is already a great game.
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Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix
The PlayStation 3 version of Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix helped the darkest game in the series finally reach its true potential and shine. The gameplay finally reached the high level of its story, as DualShock 3 support fixed all of the game's control issues. You won't find a better Kingdom Hearts game than Birth by Sleep Final Mix.
