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| image = BetterTogether.png
| date = September 20, 2017
| version = [[Bedrock Edition 1.2.0]]
| prevparent = [[Discovery Update]]
| nextparent = [[Update Aquatic]]
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The '''Better Together Update''' is the name of the update for {{el|bedrock}} [[Bedrock Edition 1.2.0|1.2.0]], a major update released on September 20, 2017, that unified the cross-compatible ''[[Pocket Edition]]'', ''[[Windows 10 Edition]]'', ''[[Gear VR Edition]]'', and ''[[Fire TV Edition]]'' under the simple name ''[[Minecraft]]''. It also marked the debut of ''[[Bedrock Edition]]'' on [[wikipedia:Xbox One|Xbox One]], replacing the previous ''[[Xbox One Edition]]''.

Even though the name changed, the update was a normal update for ''Pocket Edition'', ''Windows 10 Edition'', ''Gear VR Edition'', and ''Fire TV Edition''. On Xbox One, the update was released as a new game, requiring the user to install it separately. ''Bedrock Edition'' on Xbox One is free for players who own a digital copy of ''Xbox One Edition'', have played the disc copy of ''Xbox One Edition'' for at least 5 hours in the past 12 months, or have bought at least one DLC for ''Xbox One Edition''.

Beta testing for the update for Android and Windows 10 began on July 31, 2017 and for Xbox One on August 24, 2017.<ref name="how-to-beta">{{Mcnet|beta-test-better-together|Beta Test Better Together!}}</ref> The update was submitted to certification for 9 of the 10 platforms on September 15, 2017.

With the release of the ''Better Together Update'', the [[Java Edition|original PC version]] of Minecraft was renamed to ''Minecraft: Java Edition'' in [[Java Edition 1.12.2|1.12.2]] to distinguish it from ''Bedrock Edition''.

== Notable features ==
{{main|Bedrock Edition 1.2.0}}
; New [[block]]s
* {{Animate|White Banner Revision 1.png;Light Gray Banner Revision 1.png;Gray Banner Revision 1.png;Black Banner Revision 1.png;Brown Banner Revision 1.png;Red Banner Revision 1.png;Orange Banner Revision 1.png;Yellow Banner Revision 1.png;Lime Banner Revision 1.png;Green Banner Revision 1.png;Cyan Banner Revision 1.png;Light Blue Banner Revision 1.png;Blue Banner Revision 1.png;Purple Banner Revision 1.png;Magenta Banner Revision 1.png;Pink Banner Revision 1.png|32px}} [[Banner]]
** Crafted using six pieces of [[wool]] and a [[stick]].
** Can be customized with patterns and dyes.
** Supports up to six layers of customization.
** Can be placed on the wall or on the ground.
* [[File:Coarse Dirt JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Coarse Dirt]]
** Replaces grassless dirt.
** Can also be crafted using two [[dirt]] and two [[gravel]] in a checkerboard pattern.
** Will not allow grass and mycelium to spread on to it.
* [[File:Jukebox JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Jukebox]]
** Crafted using a [[diamond]] surrounded by eight wooden [[planks]].
** Used to play [[music disc]]s.
* {{Animate|White Stained Glass JE2 BE2.png;Orange Stained Glass JE2 BE2.png;Magenta Stained Glass JE2 BE2.png;Light Blue Stained Glass JE2 BE2.png;Yellow Stained Glass JE2 BE2.png;Lime Stained Glass JE2 BE2.png;Pink Stained Glass JE2 BE2.png;Gray Stained Glass JE2 BE2.png;Light Gray Stained Glass JE2 BE2.png;Cyan Stained Glass JE2 BE2.png;Purple Stained Glass JE2 BE2.png;Blue Stained Glass JE2 BE2.png;Brown Stained Glass JE2 BE2.png;Green Stained Glass JE2 BE2.png;Red Stained Glass JE2 BE2.png;Black Stained Glass JE2 BE2.png|32px}} [[Stained Glass]]
** Crafted using eight [[glass]] surrounding a matching [[dye]].
** {{Animate|White Stained Glass Pane JE2 BE1.png;Orange Stained Glass Pane JE2 BE1.png;Magenta Stained Glass Pane JE2 BE1.png;Light Blue Stained Glass Pane JE2 BE1.png;Yellow Stained Glass Pane JE2 BE1.png;Lime Stained Glass Pane JE2 BE1.png;Pink Stained Glass Pane JE2 BE1.png;Gray Stained Glass Pane JE2 BE1.png;Light Gray Stained Glass Pane JE2 BE1.png;Cyan Stained Glass Pane JE2 BE1.png;Purple Stained Glass Pane JE2 BE1.png;Blue Stained Glass Pane JE2 BE1.png;Brown Stained Glass Pane JE2 BE1.png;Green Stained Glass Pane JE2 BE1.png;Red Stained Glass Pane JE2 BE1.png;Black Stained Glass Pane JE2 BE1.png|32px}} [[Stained Glass Pane]]s

; New [[item]]s
* [[File:Book and Quill JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Book and Quill]] and [[File:Written Book JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Written Book]]
** Book and quill can be crafted using a [[book]], [[ink sac]], and a [[feather]].
** Can be used to write up to 256 characters on 50 pages.
** When signed, the player can set their title and convert it to a written book, after which the contents cannot be edited.
* [[File:Firework Star JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Firework Star]]
** Crafted using [[gunpowder]] and any other ingredients, including [[dye]]s, a [[mob head]], a [[gold nugget]], a [[feather]], a [[fire charge]], a [[diamond]], or a [[glowstone dust]].
*** The mob head, gold nugget, feather, and fire charge are mutually exclusive when crafting.
** Can be crafted into a [[firework rocket]] to shape the effect of the firework.
*** A firework rocket crafted with a firework star when used for [[elytra]] flying causes damage to the player.
* [[File:Firework Rocket JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Firework Rocket]]
** Crafted using a [[paper]] and [[gunpowder]].
*** The amount of gunpowder (up to three) can affect the flight time of the firework rocket.
*** A [[firework star]] can also be added to give the firework an effect.
** When used or shot from a [[dispenser]], the firework rocket shoots up to the sky.
*** If a firework star was used in the crafting recipe, a firework explosion with the desired effect is shown.
** Can also be used to propel [[elytra]] flying.
* New [[music disc]] items, which can be used on a [[jukebox]] to play a song.
** All but "11" can be obtained by [[creeper]]s killed by [[skeleton]]s.
** [[File:Music Disc 13 JE1 BE1.png|class=pixel-image|32px]] [[Music Disc 13|C418 - 13]]
*** Can also be found in [[dungeon]] and [[woodland mansion]] chests.
** [[File:Music Disc Cat JE1 BE1.png|class=pixel-image|32px]] [[Music Disc cat|C418 - cat]]
*** Can also be found in [[dungeon]] and [[woodland mansion]] chests.
** [[File:Music Disc Blocks JE1 BE1.png|class=pixel-image|32px]] [[Music Disc blocks|C418 - blocks]]
** [[File:Music Disc Chirp JE1 BE1.png|class=pixel-image|32px]] [[Music Disc chirp|C418 - chirp]]
** [[File:Music Disc Far JE1 BE1.png|class=pixel-image|32px]] [[Music Disc far|C418 - far]]
** [[File:Music Disc Mall JE1 BE1.png|class=pixel-image|32px]] [[Music Disc mall|C418 - mall]]
** [[File:Music Disc Mellohi JE1 BE1.png|class=pixel-image|32px]] [[Music Disc mellohi|C418 - mellohi]]
** [[File:Music Disc Stal JE1 BE1.png|class=pixel-image|32px]] [[Music Disc stal|C418 - stal]]
** [[File:Music Disc Strad JE1 BE1.png|class=pixel-image|32px]] [[Music Disc strad|C418 - strad]]
** [[File:Music Disc Ward JE1 BE1.png|class=pixel-image|32px]] [[Music Disc ward|C418 - ward]]
** [[File:Music Disc 11 JE1 BE1.png|class=pixel-image|32px]] [[Music Disc 11|C418 - 11]]
** [[File:Music Disc Wait JE1 BE1.png|class=pixel-image|32px]] [[Music Disc wait|C418 - wait]]
* [[Spawn egg]]s:
** [[File:Parrot Spawn Egg JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Parrot Spawn Egg
** [[File:Zombie Villager Spawn Egg JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Zombie Villager Spawn Egg

; New [[mob]]s
* {{Animate|Red Parrot.png; Blue Parrot.png; Green Parrot.png; Cyan Parrot.png; Gray Parrot.png|32px}} [[Parrot]]
** Spawns in [[jungle]]s.
** Flies around but sits when tired.
** Can be tamed using [[seed]]s.
** Can imitate sounds of nearby hostile mobs.
** Will dance when music is being played in a [[jukebox]].
** Comes in five different colors: Red, Blue, Green, Cyan, and Gray.
** Drops [[feather]]s when killed.
*** Using a [[cookie]] on the parrot will instantly kill them.

; New non-mob entities
* [[File:Armor Stand BE1.png|32px]] [[Armor Stand]]
** Crafted using a [[Smooth Stone Slab|stone slab]] and six [[stick]]s.
** Used to display armor, including pumpkins and mob heads.

; New [[Structure|generated structure]]s
* [[Ravine]]s
** Huge and tall cracks in the [[Overworld]] that exposes the underground from above.

; New [[gameplay]]
* New world preferences:
** [[Bonus Chest]]
*** A [[chest]] generates with various materials and foods to get started, alongside four [[torch]]es on its sides.
** [[Starting Map]]
*** Players will spawn in with a [[map]] in their inventory that scaled 1:8.
** Trust Players
*** Sets what other players that join the world can or cannot do.
* [[Recipe book]]
** Shows a list of recipes that can be done through a [[crafting table]].
** Can be activated by clicking on the green-colored book.
** When a recipe is tapped on, the materials required is placed on the crafting table.
* [[Splitscreen]]
** Allows up to four players on one screen at the same time.
** Only available on Xbox One.
* [[Featured servers]]
** Accessible via Servers section in Play menu.
** Shows a selection of partnered servers.
* [[How to Play]]
** A built-in guide accessible through settings designed to help players in ''Minecraft''.

; Other additions
* Custom characters.
* Ability to change player skin while playing a world
* Choice of outline instead of highlight for block selection
* In-game shortcuts for certain commands.
* The command {{cmd|tickingarea}}

; Notable changes
* [[Brewing stand]]s now require [[blaze powder]] to brew potions.
* The [[crafting]] system has changed, now based on the [[recipe book]].

== Further revisions ==
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.2.1|1.2.1]], [[Bedrock Edition 1.2.2|1.2.2]] and [[Bedrock Edition 1.2.3|1.2.3]] fixed numerous bugs.
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.2.5|1.2.5]] added the ability to broadcast to Mixer and other streaming services.
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.2.6|1.2.6]] saw Realms being integrated with Xbox Live Clubs, and updated textures for horses, mules, and donkeys.
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.2.6.1|1.2.6.1]] was released exclusively on Android to fix numerous bugs.
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.2.7|1.2.7]] fixed even more bugs.
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.2.8|1.2.8]] fixed a lone bug with the user interface on partnered servers.
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.2.9|1.2.9]], [[Bedrock Edition 1.2.10|1.2.10]] and [[Bedrock Edition 1.2.11|1.2.11]] fixed even more bugs.
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.2.13|1.2.13]] added menu screen transitions, more control options; added many [[Update Aquatic]] features as Experimental Gameplay, and fixed even more bugs.
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.2.14|1.2.14]] was released exclusively on iOS to disable test commands.
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.2.15|1.2.15]] was released exclusively on iOS to fix even more bugs.
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.2.16|1.2.16]] (released as 1.2.13.60 on devices other than iOS) fixed even more bugs.

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