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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.18\|dev=Experimental Snapshot 1\|Cave and Floating Island worlds no longer generate surface features.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.18\|dev=Experimental Snapshot 1\|Cave and Floating Island worlds no longer generate surface features.
	\|Floating Island worlds no longer generate terrain properly, and terrain generated above y{{=}}~64 now generates as end stone.}}		\|Floating Island worlds no longer generate terrain properly, and terrain generated above y{{=}}~64 now generates as end stone.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=21w43a\|Cave worlds now ~~generate with~~ netherrack ~~on the ceiling~~.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=21w43a\|Cave worlds now have their bedrock ceiling/roof replaced by a 8-block high layer full of netherrack.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=21w44a\|Cave worlds now once again generate with a bedrock ceiling, but now generate with netherrack instead of stone, and without a surface layer.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=21w44a\|Cave worlds now once again generate with a bedrock ceiling, but now generate with netherrack instead of stone, and without a surface layer.
	\|Floating Island worlds now generate as a single thick floating layer of end stone.}}		\|Floating Island worlds now generate as a single thick floating layer of end stone.}}
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	\|Floating Island worlds once again generate as they did in 21w16a.}}		\|Floating Island worlds once again generate as they did in 21w16a.}}
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	=== ''Bedrock Edition'' ===		=== ''Bedrock Edition'' ===
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|?\|Added the Single Biome world type, although it is unused and ~~inacessible~~ through the game's GUI.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|?\|Added the Single Biome world type, although it is unused and inaccessible through the game's GUI.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.18.0\|dev=?\|With the [[Minecraft:world generation]] changes, single biome worlds also generate differently. The terrain is now always the same as in normal worlds, depending on the [[Minecraft:world seed]], with the biome's features generating on top, instead of different terrain depending on the biome.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.18.0\|dev=?\|With the [[Minecraft:world generation]] changes, single biome worlds also generate differently. The terrain is now always the same as in normal worlds, depending on the [[Minecraft:world seed]], with the biome's features generating on top, instead of different terrain depending on the biome.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.20\|dev=Preview 26.20.22\|It is now possible to generate single biome worlds with [[Minecraft:dripstone caves]]. This was mentioned in the changelog, however, nothing seems to have changed with dripstone caves single biome, generating normally before and after this change.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.20\|dev=Preview 26.20.22\|It is now possible to generate single biome worlds with [[Minecraft:dripstone caves]]. This was mentioned in the changelog, however, nothing seems to have changed with dripstone caves single biome, generating normally before and after this change.}}

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	[[File:Forest single biome.png\|thumb\|A single biome world set to [[forest]] generates an endless forest, even in oceans, mountains, or caves.]]'''Single biome''' is a [[Minecraft:world type]] or a vanilla [[Minecraft:world preset]] in which the entire [[Minecraft:Overworld]] consists of one [[Minecraft:biome]].		[[File:Forest single biome.png\|thumb\|A single biome world set to [[forest]] generates an endless forest, even in oceans, mountains, or caves.]]'''Single biome''' is a [[Minecraft:world type]] or a vanilla [[Minecraft:world preset]] in which the entire [[Minecraft:Overworld]] consists of one [[Minecraft:biome]].

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	[[File:~~Wooded Hills Vibrant Visuals~~.png\|thumb\|A single biome world set to [[forest~~]] or [[Minecraft:Wooded Hills\|wooded hills~~]] generates an endless forest, even in oceans, mountains, or caves.]]'''Single biome''' is a [[Minecraft:world type]] or a vanilla [[Minecraft:world preset]] in which the entire [[Minecraft:Overworld]] consists of one [[Minecraft:biome]]~~. It is simple to customize, albeit very limited~~.		[[File:Forest single biome.png\|thumb\|A single biome world set to [[forest]] generates an endless forest, even in oceans, mountains, or caves.]]'''Single biome''' is a [[Minecraft:world type]] or a vanilla [[Minecraft:world preset]] in which the entire [[Minecraft:Overworld]] consists of one [[Minecraft:biome]].

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==

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	== History ==		== History ==
			=== ''Java Edition'' ===
	{{HistoryTable		{{HistoryTable
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	\|Deepslate now generates in Cave worlds.		\|Deepslate now generates in Cave worlds.
	\|Floating Island worlds once again generate as they did in 21w16a.}}		\|Floating Island worlds once again generate as they did in 21w16a.}}
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			=== ''Bedrock Edition'' ===
			{{HistoryTable
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|?\|Added the Single Biome world type, although it is unused and inacessible through the game's GUI.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|?\|Added the Single Biome world type, although it is unused and inacessible through the game's GUI.}}

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	{{IN\|be}}, biomes from different dimensions generate properly with all features, including the [[Minecraft:lava sea]].		{{IN\|be}}, biomes from different dimensions generate properly with all features, including the [[Minecraft:lava sea]].

			In ''Bedrock Edition'', [[Minecraft:mineshaft]]s, [[Minecraft:ruined portal]]s, and [[Minecraft:stronghold]]s generate in every biome including customized. [[Minecraft:Woodland Mansion\|Woodland mansions]] also generate in any vanilla [[Minecraft:cave biome]] except [[Minecraft:deep dark]].

	The Nether and the End{{Only\|je\|short=1}} are unchanged from their Default world type counterpart. {{IN\|be}}, the End generates the same End terrain but applies the selected biome and generated [[Minecraft:features]] on top of it, resulting in glitched terrain.		The Nether and the End{{Only\|je\|short=1}} are unchanged from their Default world type counterpart. {{IN\|be}}, the End generates the same End terrain but applies the selected biome and generated [[Minecraft:features]] on top of it, resulting in glitched terrain.
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	== History ==		== History ==
	{{HistoryTable		{{HistoryTable

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	Single biome can be enabled in the [[Minecraft:Create New World]] screen, on the "World Type" button. This reveals a menu where the player can select any existing biome to generate in the Overworld.		Single biome can be enabled in the [[Minecraft:Create New World]] screen, on the "World Type" button. This reveals a menu where the player can select any existing biome to generate in the Overworld.

	[[Minecraft:Server]] operators can set a single biome world type by setting <code>level-type=minecraft:single_biome_surface</code> in [[Minecraft:server.properties]]~~. This also allows custom biomes from~~ [[Minecraft:~~data packs~~]].		[[Minecraft:Server]] operators can set a single biome world type by setting <code>level-type=minecraft:single_biome_surface</code> in [[Minecraft:server.properties]], although this defaults to [[Minecraft:plains]] and cannot be customized.

	Additionally, players can override any dimension with the same fixed biome source generation like single biome using a [[Minecraft:custom dimension]] data pack.		Additionally, players can override any dimension with the same fixed biome source generation like single biome using a [[Minecraft:custom dimension]] data pack.

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	[[File:~~BuffetWorldCustomization~~.png~~\|right~~\|thumb\|~~300px~~\|~~The customization screen for Single Biome~~]]		[[File:Wooded Hills Vibrant Visuals.png\|thumb\|A single biome world set to [[forest]] or [[Minecraft:Wooded Hills\|wooded hills]] generates an endless forest, even in oceans, mountains, or caves.]]<!--placeholder; this image will be changed to a more typical one, it's just better than a menu screen-->
			'''Single Biome''' is a [[Minecraft:world type]] or a vanilla [[Minecraft:world preset]] in which the entire [[Minecraft:Overworld]] consists of one [[Minecraft:biome]]. It is simple to customize, albeit very limited.
	'''Single Biome''' ~~(formerly known as '''Buffet''')~~ is a [[Minecraft:world type]] or a vanilla [[Minecraft:world preset]] in which the entire [[Minecraft:Overworld]] consists of one [[Minecraft:biome]]. It is simple to customize, albeit very limited.

	== ''Java Edition'' ==		== ''Java Edition'' ==
			[[File:BuffetWorldCustomization.png\|right\|thumb\|300px\|The customization screen for Single Biome]]
	Single Biome uses a single [[Minecraft:Dimension_definition#fixed\|fixed]] biome source for generating the [[Minecraft:Overworld]] with the default [[Minecraft:Custom_dimension#noise\|noise generator]]. Similar to the [[Minecraft:Default]] world type, this configuration generates a world with a bedrock floor at the Y=-64 lower height limit, and the rest of the terrain is generated on top of it. However, in contrast to the Default world type, the Overworld in a Single Biome world consists of only one biome.		Single Biome uses a single [[Minecraft:Dimension_definition#fixed\|fixed]] biome source for generating the [[Minecraft:Overworld]] with the default [[Minecraft:Custom_dimension#noise\|noise generator]]. Similar to the [[Minecraft:Default]] world type, this configuration generates a world with a bedrock floor at the Y=-64 lower height limit, and the rest of the terrain is generated on top of it. However, in contrast to the Default world type, the Overworld in a Single Biome world consists of only one biome.

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	== ''Bedrock Edition'' ==		== ''Bedrock Edition'' ==
	Code for the Single Biome world type exists in ''Bedrock Edition''; however, it is inaccessible through the game's GUI. It can only be accessed by editing the world's [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition level format#level.dat\|level.dat]] file using external programs. This code supports every biome in the game, including [[Minecraft:Biome/Before 1.18\|unused biomes]].		Code for the Single Biome world type exists in ''Bedrock Edition''; however, it is inaccessible through the game's GUI. It can only be accessed by editing the world's [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition level format#level.dat\|level.dat]] file using external programs.<ref>[https://superflat.crackedmagnet.com/ Generate custom flat and single biome worlds on Bedrock!]</ref> This code supports every biome in the game, including [[Minecraft:Biome/Before 1.18\|unused biomes]]. In general, generation is the same as in ''Java Edition''.

	In ''Bedrock Edition'', Single Biome has a few quirks such as:		In ''Bedrock Edition'', Single Biome has a few quirks such as:

	* [[Minecraft:~~Mineshaft~~]]s, [[Minecraft:ruined portal]]s, and [[Minecraft:stronghold]]s generate in every biome.		* Just like in regular worlds, [[Minecraft:mineshaft]]s, [[Minecraft:ruined portal]]s, and [[Minecraft:stronghold]]s generate in every biome.
	** This does mean that it is possible to get wood and enter the [[Minecraft:End]] regardless of the chosen ~~Biome~~, unlike Java Edition.		** This does mean that it is possible to get wood and enter the [[Minecraft:End]] regardless of the chosen biome, unlike ''Java Edition''.
	* Single Biome affects the [[Minecraft:End]] but not the [[Minecraft:Nether]].		* Single Biome affects the [[Minecraft:End]] but not the [[Minecraft:Nether]]. World generation in the End is glitched with many Overworld features between the End islands.
	* [[Minecraft:Biome#Non-land biomes\|Non-land biomes]] do not generate their terrain.
	* [[Minecraft:Ocean]]s and [[Minecraft:river]]s when inside of a [[Minecraft:Nether biomes\|Nether biome]] have a checkerboard-like pattern of water and lava.		* [[Minecraft:Ocean]]s and [[Minecraft:river]]s when inside of a [[Minecraft:Nether biomes\|Nether biome]] have a checkerboard-like pattern of water and lava.
	* [[Minecraft:Structure]] generation cuts off at Y-level 256 when in a Nether or End biome.		* [[Minecraft:Structure]] generation cuts off at Y-level 256 when in a Nether or End biome.

	~~This feature is neither widely known nor is it fully developed, and is unlikely to be fully implemented into the game, but it can still be accessed.~~

	== History ==		== History ==
	~~'''Java Edition'''~~
	{{HistoryTable		{{HistoryTable
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	\|Deepslate now generates in Cave worlds.		\|Deepslate now generates in Cave worlds.
	\|Floating Island worlds once again generate as they did in 21w16a.}}		\|Floating Island worlds once again generate as they did in 21w16a.}}
	}}

	~~'''Bedrock Edition'''~~
	~~{{HistoryTable~~
	\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|?\|Added the Single Biome world type, although it is unused and inacessible through the game's GUI.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|?\|Added the Single Biome world type, although it is unused and inacessible through the game's GUI.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|~~bedrock upcoming~~}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.18.0\|dev=?\|With the [[Minecraft:world generation]] changes, single biome worlds also generate differently. The terrain is now always the same as in normal worlds, depending on the [[Minecraft:world seed]], with the biome's features generating on top, instead of different terrain depending on the biome.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.20\|dev=Preview 26.20.22\|It is now possible to generate single biome worlds with [[Minecraft:dripstone caves]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.20\|dev=Preview 26.20.22\|It is now possible to generate single biome worlds with [[Minecraft:dripstone caves]]. This was mentioned in the changelog, however, nothing seems to have changed with dripstone caves single biome, generating normally before and after this change.}}
	}}		}}

	== Issues ==		== Issues ==
	{{Issue list\|Single ~~biome~~\|Buffet~~\|projects=MC~~}}		{{Issue list\|Single Biome\|Buffet}}

	~~== Trivia ==~~
	*If the Nether or the End is used as the sole biome, then the sky would appear as if it is a mixture of the Overworld and the [[Minecraft:dimension]]s.

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==
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	Voidland.png\|A void-like biome generated using Single Biome world type, resulting in terrain made entirely of stone with a single block of cobblestone generated on the player's spawn point.		Voidland.png\|A void-like biome generated using Single Biome world type, resulting in terrain made entirely of stone with a single block of cobblestone generated on the player's spawn point.
	EndHighlandsoverworldgeneration.png\|The End generated using the Single Biome generation.		EndHighlandsoverworldgeneration.png\|The End generated using the Single Biome generation.
	The End–Overworld Buffet.png\|The End ~~buffet~~ world generated using Overworld terrain.		The End–Overworld Buffet.png\|The End single biome world generated using Overworld terrain.
	~~Extreme Hills~~ Edge ~~Buffet~~.png\|A [[Minecraft:mountain edge]] ~~buffet~~ world		Mountain Edge.png\|A [[Minecraft:mountain edge]] single biome world. Mountain edges are only available in vanilla through single biome world generation.
	Nether wastes overworld.png\|A [[Minecraft:~~Nether Wastes\|~~nether wastes]] biome using Single Biome type. Although the terrain is that of the Overworld, [[Minecraft:ghast]]s still spawn naturally.		Nether wastes overworld.png\|A [[Minecraft:nether wastes]] biome using Single Biome type. Although the terrain is that of the Overworld, [[Minecraft:ghast]]s still spawn naturally.
	Buffet Mushroom Island Shore.png\|A [[Minecraft:mushroom fields]] buffet world		Buffet Mushroom Island Shore.png\|A [[Minecraft:mushroom fields]] buffet world
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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	*[[Minecraft:Old Buffet world generators]]		* [[Minecraft:Old Buffet world generators]]
	*[[Minecraft:Custom]]		* [[Minecraft:Custom]]

	== References ==		== References ==
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	== Navigation ==		== Navigation ==
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	[[Category:World types]]		[[Category:World types]]

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	== History ==		== History ==
			'''Java Edition'''
	{{HistoryTable		{{HistoryTable
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	\|Deepslate now generates in Cave worlds.		\|Deepslate now generates in Cave worlds.
	\|Floating Island worlds once again generate as they did in 21w16a.}}		\|Floating Island worlds once again generate as they did in 21w16a.}}
			}}

			'''Bedrock Edition'''
			{{HistoryTable
	\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|?\|Added the Single Biome world type, although it is unused and inacessible through the game's GUI.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|?\|Added the Single Biome world type, although it is unused and inacessible through the game's GUI.}}

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|?\|Added the Single Biome world type, although it is unused and ~~inacessible~~ through the game's GUI.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|?\|Added the Single Biome world type, although it is unused and inaccessible through the game's GUI.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.18.0\|dev=?\|With the [[Minecraft:world generation]] changes, single biome worlds also generate differently. The terrain is now always the same as in normal worlds, depending on the [[Minecraft:world seed]], with the biome's features generating on top, instead of different terrain depending on the biome.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.18.0\|dev=?\|With the [[Minecraft:world generation]] changes, single biome worlds also generate differently. The terrain is now always the same as in normal worlds, depending on the [[Minecraft:world seed]], with the biome's features generating on top, instead of different terrain depending on the biome.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.20\|dev=Preview 26.20.22\|It is now possible to generate single biome worlds with [[Minecraft:dripstone caves]]. This was mentioned in the changelog, however, nothing seems to have changed with dripstone caves single biome, generating normally before and after this change.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.20\|dev=Preview 26.20.22\|It is now possible to generate single biome worlds with [[Minecraft:dripstone caves]]. This was mentioned in the changelog, however, nothing seems to have changed with dripstone caves single biome, generating normally before and after this change.}}

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	[[File:Forest single biome.png\|thumb\|A single biome world set to [[forest]] generates an endless forest, even in oceans, mountains, or caves.]]'''Single biome''' is a [[Minecraft:world type]] or a vanilla [[Minecraft:world preset]] in which the entire [[Minecraft:Overworld]] consists of one [[Minecraft:biome]].		[[File:Forest single biome.png\|thumb\|A single biome world set to [[forest]] generates an endless forest, even in oceans, mountains, or caves.]]'''Single biome''' is a [[Minecraft:world type]] or a vanilla [[Minecraft:world preset]] in which the entire [[Minecraft:Overworld]] consists of one [[Minecraft:biome]].