Players can now craft planks, doors, fences, and signs using bamboo.

A special "Bamboo Mosaic" block was added, offering a decorative pattern unique to this material. New Creative & Utility Features

Instead of a traditional boat, bamboo can be used to craft a sleek raft, providing a unique aesthetic for water travel while maintaining the same functionality (including a version with a chest).

A long-requested feature that allows players to actually store and retrieve up to six books (including enchanted books and quills). These blocks also emit Redstone signals, allowing for "secret library" doors.

In 2022, Mojang Studios revealed the first major details for , later titled "Trails & Tales," introducing fan-favorite features like camels , a complete overhaul for bamboo , and several new creative tools. The Desert's New Resident: Camels

Update 1.20 transformed bamboo from a simple plant into a fully functional wood set.

These updates focused on "self-expression, creativity, and intrinsic motivation," giving players more ways to tell their own stories within the Minecraft world.