Minecraft Update 1.018 Patch Notes for PS5 (Version 1.018.000)

Minecraft update 1.018 (Bedrock 1.21.80) is available to download on PS5. According to the official Minecraft 1.018 patch notes, the latest update brings Flat World presets, fixes major audio and UI bugs, improves biome music and gameplay parity with Java, refines mob behavior, and introduces region selection for Realms. In addition, today’s Minecraft patch 1.018 (version 1.018.000) also enhanced touch controls and storage features.

Minecraft 1.018 Patch Notes – May 6, 2025

Bedrock 1.21.80 Patch Summary

• Flat World Presets Added with multiple environment options in Advanced world creation.
• Audio and Ambient Fixes improve sound behavior and ambient block audio consistency.
• Gameplay and World Generation Tweaks include biome music controls, redstone fixes, and more Java parity.
• Touch Control and UI Improvements across various screens including better feedback, clarity, and functionality.
• Mob Behavior Fixes resolve naming issues, spawning logic, and improve animation parity.

Minecraft Bedrock 1.018 Patch Notes

World Generation

Flat World Presets

• Enabled via Advanced tab in “Create New World”.

• Presets include: Classic Flat, Tunnelers’ Dream, Water World, Overworld, Snowy Kingdom, Bottomless Pit, Desert, Redstone Ready.

Audio and Accessibility

General Audio Fixes

• Fixed full sound loss on Windows at 40-41% loading.

• Stopped music/sounds after pressing Save and Exit.

• Wolf spawn sounds now use correct variants.

• Credits music now plays from settings menu.

Ambient Sounds

• Sand, Dead Bush, and Terracotta blocks now emit ambient sounds.

Accessibility

• Text To Speech now works on Android Fire Tablet.

Blocks and Environment

Growth and AO Fixes

• Saplings no longer revert growth age after failure.

• Corrected ambient occlusion (AO) for non-1x1x1 blocks like stairs, walls, gates, etc.

Java Parity Updates

• Random offset alignment for flowers, bamboo, coral, double plants, dripstone, and grass now matches Java Edition.

Other Block Fixes

• Basalt creation logic fixed: soul soil placement order matters again.

Bundles

• Empty open Bundle icon now displays properly with Touch Controls.

Character Creator

• Fixed custom skins showing incorrect player model size.

Gameplay

• Block collision fixed near x/z coordinates that are powers of 2 (e.g., 256, 512).

• Disabled Virtual and Mixed Reality gameplay.

• Improved server sync during portal travel on Realms.

• New music_definition added for biome-specific music configuration.

• Bed sleep position visuals corrected.

• Deepslate Redstone Ore lighting behavior fixed.

• Collision corrected on respawn while gliding/swimming.

• Sprinting in water no longer faster than swimming.

• Elytra firework boosts fixed to avoid rubberbanding.

• Trail ruins generate consistently between Java and Bedrock in same seed.

General

• Enabled Profanity Filter toggle for PlayStation, Nintendo, and Xbox.

Items

• Usable items now function properly when targeting Mob Spawner.

• Mangrove Roots usable as furnace fuel.

• Fixed Hopper removing items added to Chest during update.

Mobs

• Named Slimes and Magma Cubes retain names after splitting.

• Creakings no longer despawn on reload.

• Parrots now mimic more mobs including Phantoms and Blazes.

• Wither Skeletons and Zombified Piglins walk in lava.

• Mangrove Swamp animals spawn Java-accurate variants.

• Improved hit detection for close-range attacks.

• Camels spawn only in large enough spaces.

• Farmer Villagers unstuck when collecting crops.

• Evoker leg animations fixed.

Realms

General Fixes

• Crash fixed during multiple clicks on world upload.

Region Selection Feature

• New “Advanced” tab for Realm server region preferences.

• Shows current region on join.

• Region preference may be overridden based on server capacity.

Recipes

• Unknown recipes now blocked with dolimitedcrafting enabled.

Stability and Performance

• Fixed various crashes (Realm creation, chunk generation, foliage texture).

• Fixed marketplace content not loading in some worlds.

User Interface

• Fixed main menu not loading after canceling server transfer.
• Potion of Slowness IV now grouped properly in Creative menu.
• Dismount/Jump button icons updated for clarity.
• Touch Controls: Spectators can now customize controls.
• UI fix during Hardcore death animation.
• Clear error message for disk space issues.
• Improved storage management buttons and cache handling.
• Fixed world disappearance in storage.
• Escape key now works on death screen.
• Gamepad selection of Bundle slots in split screen corrected.
• Stack splitting now works with mouse drag.
• Friend status shows if they’re in your world.
• Bundle UI closes correctly when switching inventory tabs.
• Game no longer freezes after leaving bed screen.
• UI animations now consistent with “screen animations” settings.

General

• Enchanted weapons now display magic critical hit particles (matching Java Edition).

Items

• Crafting: Cut Sandstone/Red Sandstone Slabs can now be made in the Stonecutter.

• Totem of Undying: Grants 45-second regeneration (same as Java Edition).

• Shears: Lose durability when harvesting full honey from Beehives/Bee Nests.

• Shields: Take durability damage from explosions.

Mobs

• Rabbits: Drop up to 1 extra Raw Rabbit per Looting level.

Structures

• Woodland Mansions: Iron Axes with Efficiency I now always spawn in chests.

Experimental Features (Drop 2 2025)

Enable the “Drop 2 2025” toggle to test these!

Blocks

• Dried Ghast:

  • Found in Nether Fossils or crafted with Bone Block + 8 Ghast Tears.

  • Waterlogged: Transforms over 20 minutes to spawn a Ghastling. Reverts if mined or dried.

Mobs

• Ghastling:

  • Spawns from waterlogged Dried Ghast. Follows players or adult mobs (16-block radius).

  • Fed Snowballs to grow into a Happy Ghast (20 minutes; faster with Snowballs).

• Happy Ghast (Flying Mount):

  • Carries up to 4 players. Requires a Harness (crafted with Leather, Glass, and Wool).

  • Regenerates health faster in rain/snow or near clouds.

  • Idles near its home location; roams closer if harnessed.

  • Known Issue: Health incorrectly set to 40 (will be fixed to 20).

Items

• Harness:

  • Crafted with 3 Leather, 2 Glass, 1 Wool (dyeable).

  • Remove with Shears (only when no riders).

Commands

• Added locatorBar game rule to toggle the Locator Bar feature.

Vibrant Visuals (Experimental)

Enable in world settings to test enhanced graphics. Work-in-progress.

• Supported Devices: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4/5, Android, iOS, PC (DX12).

• Adjust Settings: Choose “Favor Visuals” or “Favor Performance” presets.

• Limitations:

  • Splitscreen not supported (switches to Fancy/Simple mode).

  • Compatible with Marketplace skins/add-ons, but not custom Worlds/Texture Packs.

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 1.018.000 will fix a few of these issues.

Download free Minecraft update 1.018 on PlayStation 5.