Summary
- Minecraft's beloved custom world generation menu was removed in 2018, disappointing many fans.
- A new, more powerful system using datapacks replaced the old menu for customizing worlds.
- Despite fan desires, the older custom world generation menu is unlikely to return due to the complexities of the new system.
N Minecraft fans share a mutual desire for fan-favorite custom world generation menu features to make a return to the game. Released back in 2010, Minecraft has gone through many changes over the years, with features being both added and removed.
Originally added in 2014, the custom world generation menu gained many fans due to the power it gave players over their Minecraft experience. This menu allowed users to create their own unique worlds, shaping their playthrough in a variety of ways. Worlds could be changed in many ways, such as making the world entirely caves, comprised of vast oceans, or even just a single biome. Despite the menu feature being loved by fans, it was removed from the game back in 2018. Mojang continues to make changes to the pre-existing biomes, such as the recent additions to Minecraft's deserts.
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Reddit user pedrojalapa took to the platform to ask why the custom world generation menu was removed from the game, expressing a desire for it to return. While Reddit primarily is used by fans of the game to show off their amazing Minecraft builds, it can also serve as a hub for players to share their thoughts on the game. Other Minecraft fans have flooded the comments with support, sharing their own stories of using the generation menu. This feature was in the game for around four years, leading to many players using and enjoying it. The generation menu has been gone for just over seven years at this point, but fans haven't forgotten it yet.
Minecraft's Custom World Generation Menu Is Unlikely to Return
While the old world generation menu certainly made it easier for players to create their own custom worlds, the new Minecraft datapack system is far more powerful. World generation features were brought to Minecraft through datapacks in May 2020 with the release of snapshot 20w21a. This new system allows users to edit a JSON file instead of changing settings in the old menu, as well as offering options for custom, player-created biomes. More features have been added since then, but the core system remains the same, with no in-game menu in sight. While fans generally would love the return of the old menu, the complexities of the new system make it harder to have a standardized menu for players to use, meaning the feature most likely will not return.
As Minecraft continues to receive updates, it's possible, but unlikely, that the game will see the custom world menu again. While many fans would love for it return, it doesn't seem to be a priority for Mojang at the moment. That being said, expressing a desire for its return is the only way to show developers that fans want the feature back.
