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The atmospheric dappled forest

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A white structure in the dappled forest has straw beds and a sleeping fox under it, with an unlit campfire and cushions beside it.

The mysterious abandoned camp

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Crossbows point out from the windows of a base built in the forest from grey, orange, and crimson blocks. A sign reads: KEEP OUT.

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Two adventurers camp out in the dappled forest, with straw beds and cushions placed next to a campfire. Two horses are tied to a post.

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Set off into the dappled forest biome

The dappled forest is a welcoming and colorful biome – but it also raises questions. Among the rusty-toned poplar trees and red shrubs, you may find an abandoned camp structure. Abandoned by whom?...

New blocks to discover

  • Poplar tree block.

    Poplar Trees

    Poplar trees give the dappled forest its warm and inviting atmosphere. Chop down poplar trees to get poplar wood – a new block that you can craft into a full set.

  • Red shrub decoration.

    Red Shrub

    This vibrant bush grows in the dappled forest but keeps its red coloring even if placed in another biome – making it perfect to decorate with.

  • Shelf mushroom.

    Shelf Mushrooms

    This spore can be used for more than decor – like boosts when parkouring or ingredients in a stew! Feed a small shelf mushroom bonemeal for it to grow into a large one.

An abandoned camp with a shelter, straw beds, cushions, and an unlit campfire.

Seek out the abandoned camp

The abandoned camp is a mysterious new structure you can find in dappled forests and other biomes. An empty tent and a campfire are the only signs of life. If you don't count the loot left behind... Will you take comfort in its shelter or be too busy wondering who abandoned it?

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Two adventurers sit on cushions around a campfire by a river in the dappled forest. Another adventurer stands at a distance with a map.

Cushions

Find a cushion in an abandoned camp or craft one using 3 wool slabs of the same color. Turn them into cushy chairs, modern sectionals, or anything the furniture designer in you can dream up!

Two adventurers camp out in the dappled forest, with straw beds and cushions placed next to a campfire. Two horses are tied to a post.

Straw bed

Find or craft a straw bed using 3 hay bales, sleep through the night, and you’ll wake up when the horrors are gone. Just remember – straw beds are consumable and they won’t reset your spawn point! 

Two adventurers cross a concrete bridge in the dappled forest, with 3 stripes of color running along its length: yellow, orange, and crimson.

Expanded concrete block set

Step up your building game with two concrete additions: stairs and slabs! Craft them using concrete blocks in any of the 16 colors. To get concrete, simply place concrete powder blocks by water and they become solid.

A red and white-striped circus tent in a clearing of the dappled forest has players and animals engaging in activities both inside and outside.

Wool slabs & stairs

Our woolliest block set has two soft additions: stairs and slabs! Craft them in any of the 16 colors to add smoother shapes, layered textures, and creative details to everything from custom furniture to cozy hideouts ready for crisp nights in the wilderness.

A player enters their house while holding a map. Many other maps are mounted on the wall. A pet cat sits in the corner.

Abandoned camp maps

The mystery around the abandoned camp thickens! Somebody seems to have left behind some adventure maps (which also have a new and improved look!) in the chests. Find these maps and they’ll lead you to other abandoned camps and structures in the Overworld!

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Wilderness Bound is a Minecraft game drop focused on outdoor exploration, building, and adventure gameplay. It introduces the dappled forest biome, abandoned camps, poplar wood, new building blocks, straw beds, cushions, shelf mushrooms, and adventure maps.

    The dappled forest is a colorful Minecraft biome with rusty-toned poplar trees, red shrubs, and shelf mushrooms. Players may also find abandoned camps in forest biomes, but they are not exclusive to the dappled forest.

    Abandoned camps can include a tent and campfire setup, with loot that may include adventure maps. These maps can help guide players toward other abandoned camps and Overworld structures.

    Straw beds let players sleep through the night during their adventures. They are consumable and do not reset the player’s spawn point.

    Wilderness Bound includes poplar wood, wool slabs and stairs, and concrete slabs and stairs. These new Minecraft blocks give players more blocks and building blocks to use in cozy camps, cabins, paths, and outdoor spaces.

    Shelf mushrooms can be used for bouncing and parkour, as natural decor, and as stew ingredients.

    Adventure maps found in abandoned camps can lead players toward other abandoned camps and Overworld structures, helping them continue exploring after they leave camp.