Minecraft Patch Notes 3.47: Bedrock 26.45 Update for PS4 & PC

The latest update for Minecraft, specifically identified as version 3.47 on PlayStation 4 and Bedrock version 26.45 on PC, has arrived to address a series of technical issues that have impacted the community since the previous major update. While earlier versions like version 3.37 focused on expanding content with sulfur-themed additions and the implementation of a Party System, the current 3.47 release is dedicated to polishing the engine and ensuring that existing features work correctly across all platforms, including Nintendo Switch and Xbox One.

Fixing Combat and Navigation Glitches

One of the most peculiar issues addressed in this patch involves the physics of projectile combat. Before this update, players noticed that firing an arrow from a bow that was only slightly charged would often result in the projectile colliding with the player who fired it. This self-inflicted damage hindered combat efficiency and created unnecessary frustration during survival gameplay. By adjusting the projectile spawn offset and initial velocity checks, the development team has ensured that arrows now clear the player’s hit box correctly, even with minimal bow tension.

For players on mobile platforms, specifically those using the Android operating system, the 3.47 update restores standard navigation functionality. Previously, pressing the hardware or software Back button would cause the entire application to minimize or move to the background. This interrupted the game flow and often led to unintended disconnects from multiplayer sessions. The fix ensures that the Back button now triggers the appropriate in-game menu actions, such as closing a chest interface or returning to the pause screen, rather than exiting the active game state.

Enhancements to Visuals and Command Security

Visual fidelity remains a top priority for Bedrock Edition users, particularly those exploring the Deferred Technical Preview and other high-end graphical settings. A notable bug, tracked as MCPE-240476, previously caused Vibrant Visuals to be disabled automatically whenever a world was loaded with Education features enabled. This update removes that restriction, allowing educators and students to enjoy the enhanced lighting and atmosphere of Minecraft while utilizing the chemistry and coding tools provided in the Education edition toggle. Additionally, the developers have tightened the security of the command system. Non-operator players can no longer use commands like /tell to trigger self-selection expansion, closing a loophole that could be exploited in certain multiplayer environments.

Stability Improvements for Add-ons and Technical Creators

As the Minecraft Marketplace continues to grow, the integration of third-party add-ons has become a central part of the experience. However, some players reported frequent disconnects while attempting to load worlds that featured complex custom content. Patch 3.47 specifically targets the underlying data handling during the world-initialization phase to prevent these crashes. This is complemented by a fix for dimension JSON files. In previous versions, values such as minecraft:dimension_bounds were being ignored by the game engine, which caused issues for map makers and technical modders trying to define custom world boundaries or behaviors.

Finally, the Creative mode experience has seen a specific quality-of-life improvement for users on the Pocket UI. A bug that caused items to be deleted when shift-clicking them while the inventory was full has been squashed. Instead of the items vanishing into the void, the system now correctly identifies available slots or prevents the move, ensuring that builders do not lose their resources during the construction process. These collective fixes represent a significant step in maintaining the stability of the Bedrock ecosystem as it continues to evolve.