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Minecraft Update 1.017 Patch Notes for PS5 (1.017.000)

By Jack Johnson

Minecraft update 1.017 (Bedrock 1.21.30.21) is rolling out on PS5. According to the official Minecraft 1.017 patch notes, the latest update resolves purpur and cobblestone wall blocks split, ghost water and boat issues. Apart from this, today’s Minecraft patch 1.017 (version 1.017.000) also improves keyboard and touch controls.

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Minecraft Preview Patch 1.017 Summary

  • Purpur and cobblestone wall blocks split into unique instances.
  • Fixed ghost water and disappearing boats issues.
  • Updated item and block rarities for better parity across platforms.
  • Improved Full Keyboard Gameplay and touch controls.
  • Added new variations and fixes to Trial Chambers.

Minecraft 1.017 Patch Notes – August 1, 2024

Blocks

  • Fixed ghost water issue with vertically retracting waterlogged blocks (MCPE-144222).
  • Split “purpur_block” into “purpur_block” and “purpur_pillar”; renamed unused chiseled and smooth purpur blocks to “deprecated_purpur_block_1” and “deprecated_purpur_block_2”.
  • Removed “structure_void” block state; converted “air” variants to the base block.
  • Added new vanilla block and item tags for destruction speeds.
  • Consistent treatment for all Logs, Stripped Logs, Woods, and Stripped Woods:
    • Recognized as landing positions for flying mobs and preferred by Parrots.
  • Kelp, Seagrass, and Turtle Eggs can no longer be placed on any Fence.
  • Split “cobblestone_wall” into unique instances for various wall types; updated destruction times for certain walls.

Crafting

  • Firework crafting grid updates appropriately when adding/removing items (MCPE-183455).

Full Keyboard Gameplay

  • Added Q and E as left and right click equivalents in JSON UI menus.

Gameplay

  • Bad Omen effect reset by drinking an Ominous Bottle.
  • Fixed issues with boats disappearing on Ice (MCPE-180432) and crash with Lecterns moved by Sticky Pistons (MCPE-183508).
  • Fixed dismounting vehicle bug causing players to end up inside the ground (MCPE-184363, MCPE-182448).

General

  • Fixed placeholder textures after minimizing/restoring game window.
  • Fixed Banners rendering issues before other transparent objects (MCPE-130262).

Items

  • Banner Pattern items now include their pattern type in their name (MCPE-182508).
  • Smithing Template items named after their template type.
  • Updated item textures and renamed Illager Banner to Ominous Banner.

Mobs

  • Fixed custom entity name not appearing correctly in death messages (MCPE-158447).

Multiplayer

  • Fixed incorrect substatus on the invite screen.

Rarity

  • Updated item and block rarities for better parity across platforms:
    • Common: End Crystal, Golden Apple
    • Epic: Elytra, Dragon Head, Silence Armor Trim
    • Rare: Enchanted Golden Apple, Trident, Nether Star
    • Uncommon: Sniffer Egg, Chainmail Armor, Recovery Compass

Realms

  • Fixed issues with RealismCraft and pack functionality on Realms (REALMS-11940, REALMS-11913, REALMS-11916).
  • Improved UI and content display for Realms Stories and subscriptions.

Touch Controls

  • Improved d-pad for touch controls, added back strafing buttons, and adjusted camera input zones.
  • Fixed hide hud command not hiding d-pad (MCPE-184157).

Trial Chambers

  • Added new variations to hallways, including “Encounters”.
  • Randomized bed colors in intersections (MCPE-180424).
  • Replaced empty chests at entrances with Hopper and Barrel.
  • Fixed multiple block and trap generation issues (MCPE-176952, MCPE-180912).

User Interface

  • Fixed softlock when purchasing subscriptions.
  • Fixed ‘Drink’ interaction prompt for Ominous Bottle.
  • Improved health display rounding (MCPE-183157).
  • Chat scroll position remains after screen focus changes.
  • Shortened URL for signing in on another device.

Vanilla Parity

  • Entities falling into water now make Java Edition splashing sounds (MCPE-44120).
  • Fixed various issues for better consistency with Java Edition:
    • Snow Golems with Fire Resistance no longer take damage in warm biomes (MCPE-94448).
    • Uncarved Pumpkin blocks can no longer be used to create Snow/Iron Golems (MCPE-33801).
    • Enchanted item rarity status updated based on base rarity.

Technical Updates

  • Add-Ons and Script Engine:
    • Removed deprecated behavior pack download code.
    • Released @minecraft/server version 1.3.0 and 1.4.0-beta.
    • Various API updates and fixes.
  • Blocks:
    • Fixed minecraft

      execution issue.

    • Added ‘minecraft

      ‘ component.

  • Commands:
    • Updated /locate structure command output.
  • Editor:
    • Revamped Client Widget System and PropertyPane API updates.
    • Fixed missing Summon Tool icon and added block image support.
  • Entity Components:
    • Exposed more behavior goals for custom entities.
  • Gameplay:
    • Exposed entity offset for third person cameras.
  • General:
    • Updated Feature Rules documentation and GUI Log Level option.
  • Items:
    • Added “minecraft

      ” item component for specifying item rarity.

  • Loot Tables:
    • Added “set_potion” item function.
  • Structures:
    • Fixed structure block debug bounding box rendering.
  • Experimental Technical Updates:
    • Added “item_display_transforms” control for block geometry file.
    • Various API and graphical updates for the Deferred Technical Preview.

Previously, a big Minecraft update 2.87 added quality-of-life improvements and fixes. Unfortunately, since the last MC patch 2.73, players are still facing issues with the game. Today’s Minecraft version 1.017.000 will fix a few of these issues.

Download free Minecraft update 1.017 on PlayStation 4, PC, Switch and Xbox One.

Minecraft Update 1.017 Patch Notes for PS5 (1.017.000)
Minecraft Update 1.017 Patch Notes for PS5 (1.017.000)