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[[File:Dimensions.jpg|thumb|width=360x360|The three dimensions in the game (left to right): [[The Nether]], [[Minecraft:The End]], and the [[Minecraft:Overworld]]]] | |||
'''Dimensions''' are parallel worlds within a ''Minecraft'' [[Minecraft:world]] characterized by a way of generation, biomes and structures, and other things unique to one dimension. Each dimension is its own separate 3D space, not affecting other dimensions. Players can explore and discover various dimensions in ''Minecraft'', typically through the use of [[Minecraft:portal]]s. | '''Dimensions''' are parallel worlds within a ''Minecraft'' [[Minecraft:world]] characterized by a way of generation, biomes and structures, and other things unique to one dimension. Each dimension is its own separate 3D space, not affecting other dimensions. Players can explore and discover various dimensions in ''Minecraft'', typically through the use of [[Minecraft:portal]]s. Content creators can also make [[Minecraft:custom dimension]]s to explore in ''Minecraft''.{{only|java}}{{upcoming|BE}} | ||
The [[Minecraft:daylight cycle]] and [[Minecraft:weather]] may work differently or not exist in different dimensions, as well as respawn points (such as [[Minecraft:bed]]s and [[Minecraft:respawn anchor]]s). | The [[Minecraft:daylight cycle]] and [[Minecraft:weather]] may work differently or not exist in different dimensions, as well as respawn points (such as [[Minecraft:bed]]s and [[Minecraft:respawn anchor]]s). | ||
== Overworld == | == Overworld == | ||
{{Main|Overworld}} | {{Main|Overworld}} | ||
[[File:Overworld VV.png|thumb|Different grassland biomes and water bodies in the Overworld]] | |||
The Overworld is the primary dimension in ''Minecraft''. It has a wide variety of unique [[Minecraft:biome]]s to explore, and is easily the most diverse of the dimensions. Players typically spend most of their time in this dimension. | The Overworld is the primary dimension in ''Minecraft''. It has a wide variety of unique [[Minecraft:biome]]s to explore, and is easily the most diverse of the dimensions. Players typically spend most of their time in this dimension. | ||
Unique features of the Overworld include: | Unique features of the Overworld include: | ||
* Surface and underground [[Minecraft:biomes]] | |||
* [[Minecraft:Ocean]]s containing [[Minecraft:water]] | |||
* Surface and underground biomes | * The most amount of [[Minecraft:ore]]s | ||
* [[Minecraft:Ocean]]s containing [[Minecraft:water]] | * Many naturally [[Minecraft:generated structures]] | ||
* The most amount of [[Minecraft:ore]]s | * The most types of [[Minecraft:mob]]s | ||
* Many naturally [[Minecraft:generated structures]] | * A [[Minecraft:daylight cycle]] | ||
* The most types of [[Minecraft:mob]]s | * [[Minecraft:Weather]] | ||
* A [[Minecraft:daylight cycle]] | ** Sleeping in a bed skips the night and sets spawn point (explodes when used in other dimensions) | ||
* [[Minecraft:Weather]] | *[[Minecraft:Sky]] features and [[Minecraft:atmospherics]] | ||
* A | * A larger [[Minecraft:altitude|vertical height]] of 384 blocks | ||
== The Nether == | == The Nether == | ||
{{Main|The Nether}} | {{Main|The Nether}} | ||
[[File:Vibrant Visuals Nether.png|thumb|A [[Crimson Forest|crimson forest]] and [[Minecraft:Warped Forest|warped forest]] with the lava sea in the Nether]] | |||
The Nether is a hot dimension where [[Minecraft:lava]] flows equivalent to water's flow characteristics. It is so hot that [[Minecraft:water]] evaporates and [[Minecraft:wet sponge]]s dry out the instant they are {{control|placed}}. The ground mainly consists of [[Minecraft:netherrack]], but [[Minecraft:soul sand]] covers the surface of [[Minecraft:soul sand valley]]s, and the [[Minecraft:basalt delta]]s consist of [[Minecraft:basalt]] and [[Minecraft:blackstone]]. A player can go to the Nether by entering a [[Minecraft:Nether portal]] in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]]. In most biomes, hostile mobs spawn and attack players, although in the [[Minecraft:warped forest]] only [[Minecraft:endermen]] spawn who don't attack players unless provoked. | |||
Unique features of the Nether include: | Unique features of the Nether include: | ||
* Using a respawn anchor sets spawn point and consumes a charge should death occur (explodes when used in other dimensions). | * Using a [[Minecraft:Respawn Anchor|respawn anchor]] sets spawn point and consumes a charge should death occur (explodes when used in other dimensions). | ||
* Oceans containing lava | * Oceans containing lava | ||
* 1 block pockets of lava | * 1 block pockets of lava | ||
* Cave-like terrain | * Cave-like terrain | ||
* [[Minecraft:Nether quartz ore]], [[Minecraft:Nether gold ore]], and [[Minecraft:ancient debris]] | * [[Minecraft:Nether quartz ore]], [[Minecraft:Nether gold ore]], and [[Minecraft:ancient debris]] | ||
* A ceiling of [[Minecraft:bedrock]] | * A ceiling and floor of [[Minecraft:bedrock]] | ||
* [[Minecraft:Huge fungi]] in the [[Minecraft:crimson forest]]s and [[Minecraft:warped forest]]s | * [[Minecraft:Huge fungi]] in the [[Minecraft:crimson forest]]s and [[Minecraft:warped forest]]s | ||
* [[Minecraft:Fog]] color shifts for certain biomes | * [[Minecraft:Fog]] color shifts for certain biomes | ||
* [[Minecraft:Piglin]]s to [[Minecraft:barter]] with | * [[Minecraft:Piglin]]s to [[Minecraft:barter]] with | ||
* [[Minecraft:Bastion remnant]]s guarded by [[Minecraft:piglin brute]]s | * [[Minecraft:Bastion remnant]]s guarded by [[Minecraft:piglin brute]]s | ||
* [[Minecraft:Nether fortress]]es guarded by [[Minecraft:wither skeleton]]s and [[Minecraft:blaze]]s | * [[Minecraft:Nether fortress]]es guarded by [[Minecraft:wither skeleton]]s and [[Minecraft:blaze]]s | ||
== The End == | == The End == | ||
{{Main|The End}} | {{Main|The End}} | ||
The End | [[File:The End Vibrant Visuals.png|thumb|The central island in the End]] | ||
The End is a space-like dimension with floating [[Minecraft:End stone]] islands, accessible with an [[Minecraft:End portal]] in a [[Minecraft:stronghold]]. In its center, there is a large lone island on which the [[Minecraft:ender dragon]] fight takes place; the outer islands are about a thousand blocks of void away from it. The End is a barren environment, but it is the place where some of the most unique and useful items in the game can be obtained, such as the [[Minecraft:elytra]] or [[Minecraft:shulker box]]es. | |||
Unique features of the End include: | Unique features of the End include: | ||
* | * Floating islands with access to the [[Minecraft:void]] | ||
* [[Minecraft:End crystal]]s igniting the block they're placed on fire | |||
* [[Minecraft:End flash]]es and a black pixel [[Minecraft:End sky|sky]] | |||
* [[Minecraft:End crystal]]s igniting the block they're placed on fire | * [[Minecraft:End cities]] guarded by [[Minecraft:shulker]]s | ||
* | * [[Minecraft:End gateway]]s to access the outer islands | ||
* One of the main [[Minecraft:boss]]es in the game, the [[Minecraft:ender dragon]] | |||
* [[Minecraft:End cities]] guarded by [[Minecraft:shulker]]s | |||
* [[Minecraft:End gateway]]s to access the outer islands | |||
* One of the main [[Minecraft:boss]]es in the game, the [[Minecraft:ender dragon]] | |||
== Custom dimensions == | == Custom dimensions == | ||
[[File:Custom dimension custom plains biome.png|thumb|An example of a custom dimension with modified colors and [[calcite]] instead of stone | [[File:Custom dimension custom plains biome.png|thumb|An example of a custom dimension with modified colors and [[calcite]] instead of stone]] | ||
{{Exclusive|java|section=1}} | {{Exclusive|java|section=1}} | ||
{{In development|bedrock||26.20|experimental-be=Beta APIs|section=1}} | {{In development|bedrock||26.20|experimental-be=Beta APIs|section=1}} | ||
{{Main|Custom dimension}} | {{Main|Custom dimension}} | ||
Using [[Minecraft:data pack]]s, it is possible to create custom dimensions and [[Minecraft:dimension type]]s that have different [[Minecraft:biome]]s, world generation and properties from the regular dimensions.{{only|java}} Using [[Minecraft:add-ons]], it is possible to create custom dimensions however, currently it is only possible to control scripts and there is no world generation | Using [[Minecraft:data pack]]s, it is possible to create custom dimensions and [[Minecraft:dimension type]]s that have different [[Minecraft:biome]]s, world generation and properties from the regular dimensions.{{only|java}} | ||
Using [[Minecraft:add-ons]],{{upcoming|BE}} it is possible to create custom dimensions however, currently it is only possible to control [[Minecraft:Script|scripts]] and there is no world generation. Each custom dimension is similar to an Overworld [[Minecraft:void world]] generation, with height limits ranging from -512 to 512. | |||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
== Unimplemented dimensions == | == Unimplemented dimensions == | ||
[[File:Sky Dimension 1.jpg|thumb|A view of the unimplemented Sky Dimension | [[File:Sky Dimension 1.jpg|thumb|A view of the unimplemented Sky Dimension]] | ||
=== Sky Dimension === | === Sky Dimension === | ||
{{Main|Sky Dimension}} | {{Main|Sky Dimension}} | ||
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=== Infinite dimensions === | === Infinite dimensions === | ||
[[File:ShapesBuffet.png|thumb|One of the joke dimensions found in 20w14∞ | [[File:ShapesBuffet.png|thumb|One of the joke dimensions found in 20w14∞]] | ||
{{Main|20w14∞}} | {{Main|20w14∞}} | ||
In the joke snapshot 20w14∞, about 2.1 billion (2^31) dimensions were added. These only existed in 20w14∞ and these changes were not kept in later snapshots. There were also several easter egg dimensions, each having their own unique feature, including the ant dimension, the sponge dimension, the library dimension, the bridges dimension, the isolation dimension, the slime dimension, and the skygrid dimension. The other dimensions were completely random. | In the joke snapshot 20w14∞, about 2.1 billion (2^31) dimensions were added. These only existed in 20w14∞ and these changes were not kept in later snapshots. There were also several easter egg dimensions, each having their own unique feature, including the ant dimension, the sponge dimension, the library dimension, the bridges dimension, the isolation dimension, the slime dimension, and the skygrid dimension. The other dimensions were completely random. | ||
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=== The Moon === | === The Moon === | ||
[[File:Moon 1.png|thumb|A [[lunar base]] in the moon dimension | [[File:Moon 1.png|thumb|A [[lunar base]] in the moon dimension]] | ||
{{Main|The Moon}} | {{Main|The Moon}} | ||
In [[Minecraft:23w13a or b]], there is a dimension called [[Minecraft:the Moon]]. The Moon dimension is primarily made of [[Minecraft:cheese]] and features a mob called the [[Minecraft:moon cow]]. The Moon also features [[Minecraft:lunar base]]s which expand into a tree-like structure when activated. | In [[Minecraft:23w13a or b]], there is a dimension called [[Minecraft:the Moon]]. The Moon dimension is primarily made of [[Minecraft:cheese]] and features a mob called the [[Minecraft:moon cow]]. The Moon also features [[Minecraft:lunar base]]s which expand into a tree-like structure when activated. | ||
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=== Potato Dimension === | === Potato Dimension === | ||
[[File:Arboretum.png|thumb|The [[arboretum]] biome in the Potato dimension | [[File:Arboretum.png|thumb|The [[arboretum]] biome in the Potato dimension]] | ||
{{Main|Poisonous Potato Dimension}} | {{Main|Poisonous Potato Dimension}} | ||
In [[Minecraft:24w14potato]], the Potato dimension was added. It is similar to the unused Sky dimension, and features many potato-themed mobs, blocks, structures, and a [[Minecraft:Mega Spud|boss]]. | In [[Minecraft:24w14potato]], the Potato dimension was added. It is similar to the unused Sky dimension, and features many potato-themed mobs, blocks, structures, and a [[Minecraft:Mega Spud|boss]]. | ||
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For the {{{Description}}} of the same name, see [[{{{Destination}}}]]. |
Dimensions are parallel worlds within a Minecraft Minecraft:world characterized by a way of generation, biomes and structures, and other things unique to one dimension. Each dimension is its own separate 3D space, not affecting other dimensions. Players can explore and discover various dimensions in Minecraft, typically through the use of Minecraft:portals. Content creators can also make Minecraft:custom dimensions to explore in Minecraft.Template:OnlyTemplate:Upcoming
The Minecraft:daylight cycle and Minecraft:weather may work differently or not exist in different dimensions, as well as respawn points (such as Minecraft:beds and Minecraft:respawn anchors).
Overworld
The Overworld is the primary dimension in Minecraft. It has a wide variety of unique Minecraft:biomes to explore, and is easily the most diverse of the dimensions. Players typically spend most of their time in this dimension.
Unique features of the Overworld include:
- Surface and underground Minecraft:biomes
- Minecraft:Oceans containing Minecraft:water
- The most amount of Minecraft:ores
- Many naturally Minecraft:generated structures
- The most types of Minecraft:mobs
- A Minecraft:daylight cycle
- Minecraft:Weather
- Sleeping in a bed skips the night and sets spawn point (explodes when used in other dimensions)
- Minecraft:Sky features and Minecraft:atmospherics
- A larger vertical height of 384 blocks
The Nether
The Nether is a hot dimension where Minecraft:lava flows equivalent to water's flow characteristics. It is so hot that Minecraft:water evaporates and Minecraft:wet sponges dry out the instant they are Template:Control. The ground mainly consists of Minecraft:netherrack, but Minecraft:soul sand covers the surface of Minecraft:soul sand valleys, and the Minecraft:basalt deltas consist of Minecraft:basalt and Minecraft:blackstone. A player can go to the Nether by entering a Minecraft:Nether portal in the Minecraft:Overworld. In most biomes, hostile mobs spawn and attack players, although in the Minecraft:warped forest only Minecraft:endermen spawn who don't attack players unless provoked.
Unique features of the Nether include:
- Using a respawn anchor sets spawn point and consumes a charge should death occur (explodes when used in other dimensions).
- Oceans containing lava
- 1 block pockets of lava
- Cave-like terrain
- Minecraft:Nether quartz ore, Minecraft:Nether gold ore, and Minecraft:ancient debris
- A ceiling and floor of Minecraft:bedrock
- Minecraft:Huge fungi in the Minecraft:crimson forests and Minecraft:warped forests
- Minecraft:Fog color shifts for certain biomes
- Minecraft:Piglins to Minecraft:barter with
- Minecraft:Bastion remnants guarded by Minecraft:piglin brutes
- Minecraft:Nether fortresses guarded by Minecraft:wither skeletons and Minecraft:blazes
The End
The End is a space-like dimension with floating Minecraft:End stone islands, accessible with an Minecraft:End portal in a Minecraft:stronghold. In its center, there is a large lone island on which the Minecraft:ender dragon fight takes place; the outer islands are about a thousand blocks of void away from it. The End is a barren environment, but it is the place where some of the most unique and useful items in the game can be obtained, such as the Minecraft:elytra or Minecraft:shulker boxes.
Unique features of the End include:
- Floating islands with access to the Minecraft:void
- Minecraft:End crystals igniting the block they're placed on fire
- Minecraft:End flashes and a black pixel sky
- Minecraft:End cities guarded by Minecraft:shulkers
- Minecraft:End gateways to access the outer islands
- One of the main Minecraft:bosses in the game, the Minecraft:ender dragon
Custom dimensions
Template:Exclusive Template:In development Template:Main Using Minecraft:data packs, it is possible to create custom dimensions and Minecraft:dimension types that have different Minecraft:biomes, world generation and properties from the regular dimensions.Template:Only
Using Minecraft:add-ons,Template:Upcoming it is possible to create custom dimensions however, currently it is only possible to control scripts and there is no world generation. Each custom dimension is similar to an Overworld Minecraft:void world generation, with height limits ranging from -512 to 512.
Unimplemented dimensions
Sky Dimension
Template:Main The sky dimension was a scrapped dimension that would have contained floating land masses and was planned to be added in the Minecraft:Adventure Update. Eventually, the code for the sky dimension was repurposed for Minecraft:The End instead.<ref>Template:Tweet</ref>
Dream Dimension
Template:Main In a Twitch livestream, the developers briefly mentioned the idea of a "dream dimension" that would be exclusive to Minecraft:Pocket Edition.<ref>Template:Twl</ref>
Joke dimensions
Template:Expand section In multiple Minecraft:April Fools updates, new joke dimensions have been added for those updates only.
Infinite dimensions
Template:Main
In the joke snapshot 20w14∞, about 2.1 billion (2^31) dimensions were added. These only existed in 20w14∞ and these changes were not kept in later snapshots. There were also several easter egg dimensions, each having their own unique feature, including the ant dimension, the sponge dimension, the library dimension, the bridges dimension, the isolation dimension, the slime dimension, and the skygrid dimension. The other dimensions were completely random.
The Moon
Template:Main
In Minecraft:23w13a or b, there is a dimension called Minecraft:the Moon. The Moon dimension is primarily made of Minecraft:cheese and features a mob called the Minecraft:moon cow. The Moon also features Minecraft:lunar bases which expand into a tree-like structure when activated.
Potato Dimension
Template:Main
In Minecraft:24w14potato, the Potato dimension was added. It is similar to the unused Sky dimension, and features many potato-themed mobs, blocks, structures, and a boss.
History
Java Edition
Bedrock Edition
Legacy Console Edition
New Nintendo 3DS Edition
April Fools dimensions
Issues
References
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