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{{Infobox version
| edition = Bedrock
| image = Bedrock 1.17.40.20 PatchNotes.jpg
| image2 = Bedrock 1.17.40.20.png
| type = Beta
| internal =
'''Windows''': 1.17.4020.0<br>
'''Xbox One''': 1.17.4020.70<br>
'''Android''': 1.17.40.20<br>
|parent = 1.17.40
|date = '''Xbox, Windows 10, Android''': September 15, 2021
|prevparent = 1.17.34
|prev =
|next = beta 1.17.40.21
|nextparent = 1.17.41
}}<onlyinclude>

'''Beta 1.17.40.20''' is the first beta version for [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 1.17.40]], released on September 15, 2021,<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/4409280122381|title=Minecraft Beta - 1.17.40.20 (Xbox One/Windows 10/Android)|website=feedback.minecraft.net|date=September 15, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Mcnet|minecraft-beta-1-17-40-20|Minecraft Beta 1.17.40.20|15 September 2021|Jay Wells}}</ref> which brought changes to the new world generation from [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.18]] experimental snapshots, and fixes bugs.

== Additions ==
=== Blocks ===
'''[[Minecraft:Client request placeholder block]]'''
* Visually transparent and has an unknown use.
* Can be obtained in item form via the use of external software such as inventory editors.

'''[[Minecraft:Reinforced Deepslate#History|Mysterious frame]]'''
* Would eventually become reinforced deepslate.

'''[[Minecraft:Mysterious frame slot]]'''

== Changes ==
=== General ===
'''[[Minecraft:RenderDragon]]'''
* Used only by selected Android devices that run on ARMv7

=== Technical ===
'''Data Driven Items'''
* Updated documentation for Block Rotation Component.
* Added required toggles to documentation and to content error for block components.

'''Data Driven Blocks'''
* Updated documentation for BlockExplosionResistance.

'''Graphics'''
* Added a content error for using a material but not providing the required number of textures to the render controller.
* Testing RenderDragon engine across subset of Android devices (ARMv7).

'''Molang'''
* Add new compile errors for expressions like 'text' + 3, which were previously ignored (This is a Versioned Change as of engine version 1.17.40).

'''User Interface'''
* Added an ImGUI window for easier viewing of content errors.

== Experimental ==
These additions and changes are accessible by enabling the "[[Minecraft:Caves & Cliffs]]" and "Enable GameTest Framework" experimental toggle.

=== Mobs ===
'''[[Minecraft:Donkey]] and [[Minecraft:Sheep]]'''
* Can now spawn in [[Minecraft:meadow]] biome.

'''[[Minecraft:Fox]]'''
* Can now spawn in [[Minecraft:grove]] biome.

'''[[Minecraft:Goat]]'''
* Now only spawn in [[Minecraft:snowy slopes]], [[Minecraft:stony peaks]], [[Minecraft:lofty peaks]], and [[Minecraft:snow capped peaks]] biomes.

'''[[Minecraft:Rabbit]]'''
* Can now spawn in [[Minecraft:meadow]] and [[Minecraft:snowy slopes]] biome.

=== World generation ===
'''[[Minecraft:Biome]]s'''
* Re-added [[Minecraft:ice spikes]], [[Minecraft:eroded badlands]], [[Minecraft:jungle edge]], and [[Minecraft:savanna plateau]].

'''[[Minecraft:Cave]]s'''
* The cavern now generates in 2 layers of different stone bases depending on the depth.
** Cavern layer above Y=0 is made up of regular [[Minecraft:stone]].
** Stone transitions to [[Minecraft:deepslate]] from Y=0 to Y=-7.
** Deepslate now completely replaces stone from Y=-8 to [[Minecraft:bedrock]].
*** Certain types of ores and structures still generate in the deepslate layer.
*** [[Minecraft:Dirt]], [[Minecraft:diorite]], [[Minecraft:granite]] and [[Minecraft:andesite]] do not generate in this layer.

'''[[Minecraft:Mountains]]'''
* Meadows sometimes spawn a lone oak or birch, often with a bee nest.
* Infested stone now generate in the new mountain biomes.

[[File:1.18 Experimental Snapshot 1 approximate ore distribution.jpg|thumb|300px|The new ore generation for beta 1.17.40.20.]]
'''Ore distribution'''
* Tweaked ore distribution to match in parity with ''Java Edition''.

'''[[Minecraft:Pillager outpost]]s'''
* Now generate in all the new mountain biomes.

'''[[Minecraft:Stony Peaks|Stony peaks]]'''
* A new mountains biome that is a variant of lofty/snowcapped peaks that uses stone and strips of gravel, instead of snow and ice.
** Is used to avoid temperature clashes.

'''[[Minecraft:Village]]s'''
* Now generate in [[Minecraft:Mountain#Meadows|meadows]].

'''General'''
* Tweaked biome placement, river size, and terrain shapes for a better overworld experience.

=== General ===
'''[[Minecraft:Cloud]]s'''
* Raised cloud level from 128 to 192.

=== Technical ===
'''GameTest Framework'''
* Renamed method succeedWhenBlockTypePresent to succeedWhenBlockPresent
* Fixed a bug where property idwould return "Unknown" for custom entities ({{bug|MCPE-137786}})
* Identifier strings returned from property idnow include the item's namespace
* GameTestSequence
** Removed method thenWaitWithDelay
** Added method thenWaitAfter(delayTicks: number, callback: () => undefined) - After a delay, executes the given callback every tick until it succeeds. Exceptions thrown within the callback will end sequence execution

* Player
** Fixed a bug where the location property would return an incorrect height for players
** Added property id

* Block
** Replaced method getLocationwith property location
** Replaced method getPermutationwith property permutation
** Replaced method getTypewith property type
** Replaced methods isWaterloggedand setWaterlogged with property isWaterlogged
** Replaced method getBlockDatawith property permutation
** Replaced method isEmptywith property isEmpty
** Removed property canBeWaterlogged

* BlockType
** Replaced method getNamewith property id
** Replaced method canBeWaterloggedwith property canBeWaterlogged

* BlockPermutation
** Replaced method getTypewith property type

== Known issues ==
* [[Minecraft:Beehive]]s generates too frequently in this version.

== Fixes ==
'''Experimental '''
* Maps now correctly show the colors of blocks below a Y level of zero ({{bug|MCPE-136638}})
* Vines now generate in Lush Caves instead of generating above the surface ({{bug|MCPE-125800}})
* Vines can now grow down below zero height
* Villages now generate in the style of the biome they are located in ({{bug|MCPE-136939}})

'''Blocks'''
* Falling stalactites are now offset properly to avoid interacting with entities outside their intended hitbox ({{bug|MCPE-132772}}).
* Beehives now generate in the world facing south.

'''Candle Cake Blocks'''
* Pressing the 'use' button on a Candle Cake now consumes the correct amount of cake slices ({{bug|MCPE-135519}}).

'''Character Creator'''
* Fixed a crash that could occur when using Character Creator.
* Tweaked color tint for default Steve skin to match default Steve ({{bug|MCPE-120818}}).
* Altered message for when friends change skins ({{bug|MCPE-92772}}).

'''Commands'''
* Education Edition items are no longer shown as an option when using @e[type=] ({{bug|MCPE-78363}}).

'''Gameplay'''
* Fixed a bug that caused players to be set on fire upon changing dimensions if there was Lava underneath the Nether Portal ({{bug|MCPE-28765}}).
* Players can no longer eat food at full hunger in Survival mode ({{bug|MCPE-60807}}).
* Sea Grass no longer spawns under Lily Pads during world generation to avoid breaking them.
* Villagers can no longer spam doors open and closed ({{bug|MCPE-28055}}).
* Cartographers now more consistently give new maps on all platforms.

'''World Generation'''
* Amethyst geodes are now much less likely to generate in Strongholds, and if they do they will not destroy End Portals ({{bug|MCPE-129861}}, {{bug|MCPE-128799}}).

'''Graphical'''
* Improved world visibility culling for underground situations to eliminate seeing sky at the end of tunnels/stairs ({{bug|MCPE-128372}}).

'''Mobs'''
* Improved mob pathing around partial blocks ({{bug|MCPE-127381}}).
* Armor no longer renders on Pillagers and Vindicators, but are still granted armor effects ({{bug|MCPE-74242}}).
* Fixed an issue with mob rendering that caused Vindicator Axes to be visible even when they're not attacking on older Resource Packs ({{bug|MCPE-123229}}).
* More mobs will spawn underground in the Overworld.

'''Powder Snow'''
* Powder Snow no longer disappears when looking at it from a distance ({{bug|MCPE-127565}}).

'''Structure Block'''
* Trapdoors now rotate correctly when loaded from a Structure block ({{bug|MCPE-66933}}).

'''User Interface'''
* Fixed an issue where the d-pad and directional keys could not be used to navigate in certain parts of the UI ({{bug|MCPE-132826}}).
* Fixed an issue where an error message could be shown after suspending the game on the achievements screens with screen animations disabled ({{bug|MCPE-132269}}).
* Fixed an issue where an obscure gamerule was added to settings ({{bug|MCPE-139025}}).
* Fix keyboard/d-pad navigation from custom server to edit server button.
* New achievements screens are available on Windows 10 ARM-based PCs.
* The sign in text on the start screen will no longer overlap the Marketplace button.
* Add space between tab title and the word 'Tab' for text-to-speech on Settings screen.
* Added "More Info" button to failed sign-in modal.

'''Technical'''
* Command blocks with 'Needs Redstone' and a non-zero 'Delay in Ticks' will now execute only if they remain powered for the delay duration ({{bug|MCPE-74281}}).
* Fix alignment of the sidebar display from the {{cmd|scoreboard}} command when text length changes.
* Fixed failure to render leash when attached to a mob outside of viewport ({{bug|MCPE-63931}}).
* Fixed ability to summon experience orbs via {{cmd|summon}} command ({{bug|MCPE-130835}}).
* Fixed display only entity destruction in chunk discard scenarios.
* Fixed query.item_remaining_use_duration having improperly scaled or inverted results (This fix is a Versioned Change as of engine version 1.17.30).</onlyinclude>

== References ==
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