Otherworldly biomes, rich alien wildlife, and never-before-seen blocks just waiting to be mined. The newly updated Nether is a realm of untold resources, but also a realm of troublesome mobs that will make your stay as frustrating as possible. We’re not talking about the Ghasts, Wither skeletons, or Blazes (you wish)! We’re talking about the new faction in town – your nefarious Nether neighbors: the Piglins.
Who are these obnoxious oinkers, what are they doing in the Nether, and who thought it was a good idea to add competition for our precious resources?!
“The reason why we added Piglins was because we wanted to bring more life to the Nether, and also to add a bit of culture and humor,” explains Minecraft developer and esteemed Piglinotologist Henrik Kniberg. “As a new player going into the Nether, the Piglins probably kick your butt if you’re not careful!”
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