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Minecraft Update 1.19.50, released on , was a major milestone for the Bedrock Edition on Nintendo Switch, bridging several gaps with the Java Edition . While the terms NSP and XCI refer to file formats used for installing software on modified consoles, the update itself brought significant gameplay changes to the official ecosystem. Key Features of Update 1.19.50

: Players could preview upcoming features like camels and chiseled bookshelves by enabling the "Next Major Update" experimental toggle in their world settings. Technical Fixes and Stability

: The Vex mob received a visual overhaul with a new model and texture, though it retained its slightly larger hitbox for easier combat.

: Seven new characters—Makena, Efe, Noor, Kai, Ari, Sunny, and Zuri—joined Steve and Alex in the Dressing Room to offer more representation from the start.