Minecraft Update 1.020 Patch Notes for PS5 (Version 1.020.000)

Minecraft update 1.020 (Bedrock 1.21.81) is rolling out on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. According to the official Minecraft 1.020 patch notes, the latest update improves visuals, gameplay, and stability by fixing bugs in graphical effects, swimming slowdown, and crash scenarios. In addition, today’s Minecraft patch 1.020 (version 1.020.000) also includes stability fixes.

Minecraft 1.020 Patch Notes – May 14, 2025

Bedrock 1.21.81 Patch Summary

• Fixed Vibrant Visuals incorrectly applying to unsupported worlds.
• Resolved pixelated distortion on certain iOS devices.
• Improved swimming mechanics by fixing block-hitting slowdown.
• Addressed crashes related to leashed entities and specific resource packs.
• Enhanced scripting API and leashable component functionality.

Graphical Fixes

Vibrant Visuals

• Fixed: Vibrant Visuals (Experimental) no longer applies to worlds that do not support the feature properly.

iOS Display

• Fixed: Pixelated distortion on specific iOS devices. (MCPE-218490)

Gameplay Fixes

Swimming Mechanics

• Fixed: Players no longer slow down excessively when hitting blocks while swimming. (MCPE-201832)

Performance and Stability

Crash Fixes

• Fixed: Crash when loading a world containing leashed entities.

• Fixed: Crash when activating “SplashPotChange” and “LingeringPotChange” resource packs. (MCPE-217599)

API Fixes

Scripting Privileges

• Fixed: beforeOnPlayerPlace event in block custom components now uses read-only privilege.

• Note: Fix is applied only to V2.X.X and above scripting versions.

Component Fixes

Leashable Entities

• Fixed: "minecraft:leashable" values can now be updated at runtime through component groups.

• Fixed: "minecraft:leashable" presets now re-evaluated every tick instead of only on leash actions.

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 1.020.000 will fix a few of these issues.

Download free Minecraft update 1.020 on PlayStation 5.