: Early versions of the archaeology system were added, including the Brush tool, Suspicious Sand blocks (found in Desert Temples and Wells), and Pottery Shards used to craft Decorated Pots.

The , released in late February 2023, served as a crucial testing phase for the "The Wild Update" and early experimental features for the then-upcoming 1.20 "Trails & Tales" update. Key Features & Experimental Additions

This beta version introduced several "Next Major Update" experimental toggles that allowed players to test future content early:

The 1.19.70.24 preview addressed several community-reported bugs and performance issues:

: This version was released for Android (Beta), Windows, and Xbox (Preview). A nearly identical version, 1.19.70.25, was released for iOS and iPadOS.

: Players could interact with the Sniffer , the winner of the 2022 Mob Vote. It is a passive, extinct mob that sniffs the air and digs for rare seeds.