{{about|the update released in 2020 which revamped the Nether|the 2010 update that added the Nether|Halloween Update|the soundtrack|Minecraft: Nether Update (Original Game Soundtrack)}}
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| date = June 23, 2020
| version = [[Java Edition 1.16]]<br>[[Bedrock Edition 1.16.0]]
| prevparent = [[Buzzy Bees]]
| nextparent = [[Caves & Cliffs]]
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[[File:Nether Update logo 2.png|thumb|Nether Update logo]]
<div class ="nomobile">{{relevant guide|Java Edition guides/Nether Update|Bedrock Edition guides/Nether Update}}</div>
{{Q|Welcome to the Nether. Stronger materials, scarier biomes, and snoutier mobs bring the heat to an already fiery dimension.|[[minecraft.net]]|Nether Update}}

The '''Nether Update''' is a major update themed around revamping [[the Nether]]. It adds multiple new features to this dimension, such as new biomes and mobs. The update was announced at [[MINECON Live 2019]]<ref name="MineCon article">{{Mcnet|everything-we-announced-minecon-live-2019|Everything We Announced At MINECON Live 2019|September 28, 2019}}</ref> and was released on June 23, 2020, only for the {{els|je|be}} of ''Minecraft''.<ref>{{Mcnet|the-nether-update-has-date-|The Nether Update has a date!|June 17, 2020}}</ref> It was released as [[Java Edition 1.16]] and [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.0]].<ref>{{snap|19w40a|October 2, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Mcnet|the-bedrock-nether-update-beta-here-|The Bedrock Nether Update beta is here!|March 16, 2020}}</ref>
This update's development on ''Java Edition'' started with snapshot [[Java Edition 20w06a|20w06a]], which was released on February 5, 2020. The [[1.16-pre1|first pre-release]] was released on June 4, 2020, followed by the [[1.16-pre2|second]] on June 5, the [[1.16-pre3|third]] on June 10, the [[1.16-pre4|fourth]] on June 11, the [[1.16-pre5|fifth]] on June 12, the [[1.16-pre6|sixth]] on June 15, the [[1.16-pre7|seventh]] on June 16, and the [[1.16-pre8|eighth]] on June 17. The [[1.16-rc1|only release candidate]] was released on June 18.

This update's development on Bedrock Edition started with [[beta 1.15.0.51]], which was released on February 12, 2020. Bedrock Edition 1.15.0 was skipped to bring parity between major versions of ''Java'' and Bedrock.<ref name="version parity"/>

For {{el|ce}}, the full update was released on January 28, 2021.

Additionally, features from this update was released for ''[[Education Edition]]'' in [[Education Edition 1.17.30|1.17.30]] on November 2, 2021.

== Notable features ==
{{main|Java Edition 1.16|Bedrock Edition 1.16.0|Education Edition 1.17.30}}

[[File:Nether biomes.png|thumb|right|An example of the biomes in the Nether as of the update, with a crimson forest to the far left, nether wastes up close, warped forest on the back, and basalt deltas to the far right.]]

; New [[block]]s:
* [[File:Soul Fire JE1.gif|32px]] [[Soul fire]] 
** Generates naturally in soul sand valleys, or by lighting soul soil or soul sand on fire. It burns infinitely on these blocks. Soul fire does twice the damage as normal fire. It glows in blue light. It scares and wards off any nearby piglins.
* [[File:Soul Torch.gif|32px]] [[Soul torch]]
** Crafted similarly to a torch, but with soul sand or soul soil block on the bottom. It glows with a light level of 10, in a blue appearance, and scares off nearby [[Piglin|piglins]].
* [[File:Soul Lantern.png|32px]] [[Soul lantern]]
** Crafted as a regular lantern would, but with a soul torch replacing the regular torch. Glows blue, and emits a light level of 10. It wards off nearby [[Piglin|piglins]].
* [[File:Soul Campfire JE1 BE1.gif|32px]][[Soul campfire]] 
** Crafted as a regular campfire, but with soul soil or soul sand replacing the coal. Emits a blue glow, with a light level of 10. Wards off nearby piglins.
* {{Animate|Crimson Fungus JE1 BE1.png; Warped Fungus JE1 BE1.png|32px}} [[Fungus|Crimson and warped fungi]]
** Generates naturally in their corresponding biomes, the crimson and warped forests, on crimson or warped nylium. When fertilized with [[bone meal]], it grows into crimson or warped huge fungi, as long as it is planted on its corresponding [[nylium]]. Can be obtained infinitely from applying bone meal to nylium of either type.
* {{Animate|Crimson Stem (UD) JE1.gif; Warped Stem (UD) JE1.gif|32px}} [[Log|Crimson and warped stems]] (with stripped variants)
** Woodlike blocks that make up the stems of crimson and warped huge fungi. Can be crafted into corresponding plank, slab, stair, fence, fence gate, door, trapdoor, button, or pressure plate variants. Does not burn, and can be stripped with an axe.
* {{Animate|Crimson Hyphae (UD) JE1.gif; Warped Hyphae (UD) JE1.gif|32px}} [[Wood|Crimson and warped hyphae]] (with stripped variants)
** Crafted with 4 crimson or warped stems. Resembles crimson or warped stems, but with the bark on all sides.
* {{Animate|Crimson Planks JE1 BE1.png; Warped Planks JE1 BE1.png|32px}} [[Planks|Crimson and warped planks]]
** Four are crafted from a single crimson or warped stem.
* [[File:Warped Wart Block JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Warped wart block]]
** A variant of nether wart block that generates in warped forests and as part of huge warped fungi. It does not have a crafting recipe and can be obtained only from the previously said sources.
* [[File:Shroomlight JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Shroomlight]]
** Sometimes generates as part of huge fungi. Glows with a light level of 15.
* [[File:Weeping Vines Plant JE1.png|32px]] [[Weeping vines]]
** Generates in the ceiling of crimson forests and as part of huge crimson fungi. Applying bone meal makes it grow downward.
* [[File:Twisting Vines JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Twisting vines]]
** Generates in warped forests. Can be obtained by applying bone meal to warped nylium, and can be grown upward.
* {{Animate|Crimson Nylium JE1 BE1.png; Warped Nylium JE1 BE1.png|32px}} [[Nylium|Crimson and warped nylium]]
** Makes up the "grass" of the crimson and warped forests. Can be spread onto adjacent netherrack by applying bone meal it. 
* [[File:Crimson Roots JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Crimson Roots|Crimson]] and [[File:Warped Roots JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Warped Roots| warped]] roots.
** Mostly generate in their corresponding forest biomes; however, crimson roots can also generate in soul sand valleys and rarely in warped forests. Generates on nylium or soul soil, and can be obtained by fertilizing nylium with bone meal.
* [[File:Nether Sprouts JE2 BE2.png|32px]] [[Nether sprouts]]
** Generates in warped forests. Can be fertilized with bone meal, and obtained from warped nylium. If broken without shears, it drops nothing.
* [[File:Soul Soil JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Soul Soil|Soul soil]]
** Generates naturally in soul sand valleys. Is affected by the Soul Speed enchantment.
* [[File:Basalt (UD) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Basalt]]
** Generates in large patches in basalt deltas, forming stacking structures, although it can also generate in basalt pillars in soul sand valleys. Can be infinitely generated by placing a lava source or flowing block next to blue ice, as long as it is also adjacent to soul soil. Can also be used to craft polished basalt.
* [[File:Blackstone JE3 BE2.png|32px]] [[Blackstone]] (and its variants)
** Generates in both brick and raw form in bastion remnant structures. Can be polished through a stonecutter or by crafting 4 together. Polished variants can also be turned into button or pressure plates, or bricks. All variants have a corresponding slab, stair, and wall variants. Also generates in basalt deltas in large patches and in small patches in other Nether biomes.
* [[File:Nether Gold Ore JE2 BE1.png|32px]] [[Nether gold ore]]
** Generates in all Nether biomes. Drops 2–4 gold nuggets upon mining, although this can be increased with Fortune. Mining with Silk Touch gives the block itself, which can be smelted into a gold ingot. Aggravates any nearby piglins if mined.
* [[File:Crying Obsidian JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Crying obsidian]]
** Can be obtained via bartering with piglins or from a ruined portal. Emits a light level of 10, and purple "teardrop" particles. Six crying obsidian and 3 glowstone create a respawn anchor.
* [[File:Ancient Debris JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Ancient debris]]
** Rare ore block found in the Nether, that is most commonly found below lava level, at y = 15. Can be smelted into netherite scraps, and generates in blobs of 1–3, always unexposed to air. Does not burn up in fire or lava when dropped.
* [[File:Block of Netherite JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Block of netherite]]
** Crafted using 9 netherite ingots. Can be used to activate a [[beacon]]. Does not burn up in fire or lava when dropped.
* [[File:Target JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Target]] 
** A redstone block that is crafted with 1 hay bale and 4 redstone dust. When hit with any projectile, it emits a redstone signal for a short period, without the necessity of a comparator.
* {{Animate|Respawn Anchor (0) JE1.png; Respawn Anchor Charges 1 JE1 BE1.gif; Respawn Anchor Charges 2 JE1 BE1.gif; Respawn Anchor Charges 3 JE1 BE1.gif; Respawn Anchor Charges 4 JE1 BE1.gif|32px}} [[Respawn anchor]]
** A block that can be used to set a spawn point in the Nether. For it to work, it must be charged using a maximum of four glowstone blocks, and a minimum of one. It explodes violently if used in the Overworld or the End.
* [[File:Lodestone JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Lodestone]]
** Crafted with 1 netherite ingot and 8 chiseled stone bricks, or rarely found in bastion remnant loot chests. When a compass is used on it, the compass always points to the lodestone, unless it is in a different dimension as the lodestone (in which it swerves in random directions), the lodestone is broken, or it is used on a different lodestone.
* [[File:Chain (UD) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Chain]]
** Generates hanging lanterns in bastion remnants, or crafted from 2 iron nuggets and one iron ingot. Can be waterlogged, and can hang lanterns and various other blocks.
* [[File:Nether Bricks JE3 BE4.png|32px]] [[Nether bricks]] variants
** Cracked and chiseled nether bricks, crafted similar to other cracked and chiseled blocks. The chiseled variant resembles a wither skeleton skull.
* [[File:Quartz Bricks JE2.png|32px]] [[Quartz bricks]]
** Crafted with 4 blocks of quartz in a 2×2 formation.
; New [[item]]s:
* [[File:Netherite Scrap JE2 BE1.png|32px]] [[Netherite scrap]]
** Smelted from ancient debris. Four netherite scraps and four gold ingots craft a netherite ingot. Does not burn up in fire or lava when dropped.
* [[File:Netherite Ingot JE1 BE2.png|32px]] [[Netherite ingot]]
** Can be used on diamond armor/tools in a smithing table interface to create netherite armor/tools, retaining the name, enchantments, and damage to durability. Does not burn up in fire or lava when dropped.
* {{Animate|Netherite Helmet (item) JE2 BE1.png; Netherite Chestplate (item) JE2 BE1.png; Netherite Leggings (item) JE2 BE1.png; Netherite Boots (item) JE2.png|32px}} Netherite [[armor]]
** Significantly stronger and more durable than diamond armor, with a new statistic that affects knockback called Knockback Resistance. Does not burn up in fire or lava when dropped.
* {{Animate|Netherite Pickaxe JE3.png; Netherite Axe JE2.png; Netherite Sword JE2 BE2.png; Netherite Shovel JE2 BE1.png; Netherite Hoe JE2 BE2.png|32px}} Netherite [[tools]]
** More durable than diamond tools, does not burn up in fire or lava when dropped.
* [[File:Warped Fungus on a Stick JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Warped fungus on a stick]]
** Crafted with one fishing rod and one warped fungus. Attracts nearby striders, and when a strider is ridden, it leads it in the direction the warped fungus on a stick is held. When riding the strider, using the warped fungus on a stick with the use key boosts the strider's movement speed for a significant amount of time, but also removes some durability.
* [[File:Music Disc Pigstep JE1 BE1.png|32px]] "[[Music Disc Pigstep|Pigstep]]" by [[Lena Raine]]
** Can be found only in bastion remnant loot chests. When played in a jukebox, it plays the song ''Pigstep''.
* [[File:Lodestone Compass JE2 BE2.gif|32px]] [[Compass|Lodestone compass]]
** Created when a compass is used on a lodestone. Always points to the lodestone.
* [[File:Snout banner pattern.png|16px]] [[Snout Banner Pattern|Snout banner pattern]]
** A rare banner pattern found as loot in bastion remnant loot chests. When placed onto a banner, it resembles a piglin's snout.
; New [[mob]]s:                                                                                                           
* {{Animate|Piglin.png; Piglin with Crossbow.png|32px}} [[Piglin]]
** Spawns commonly in crimson forests, uncommonly in nether wastes, and in bastion remnants. Attacks the player unless it is wearing at least one piece of gold armor. Attacks wither skeletons and the Wither on sight, while occasionally attacking hoglins for food. Are attracted by gold-related items, except for some. If the gold-related item is an armor piece or sword, they equip it. Piglins are afraid of soul light-related blocks. Can be bartered by giving them a gold ingot, which causes them to throw a random item in their bartering loot table in return.
* [[File:Strider JE2 BE2.gif|32px]] [[Strider]]
** Spawns in lava oceans in the Nether. Can be bred with warped fungus, which creates a baby strider. Can be ridden by using a saddle on it, but can be controlled only with a warped fungus on a stick, similar to pigs in the Overworld.
* [[File:Zoglin.png|32px]] [[Zoglin]]
** A mob that spawns only if a hoglin stays in the Overworld or End for 30 seconds. Is aggressive toward all mobs except for creepers and other zoglins.
* [[File:Hoglin JE3.png|32px]] [[Hoglin]]
** A hostile mob that spawns in crimson forests and in hoglin stables in bastion remnants. Is afraid of warped fungus and can be bred using crimson fungus. Babies also attempt to attack, but when attacked back, they run away immediately.
* [[File:Piglin Brute.png|32px]] [[Piglin brute]]
** A dangerous hostile mob that spawns in bastion remnants. Attacks the player regardless if it's wearing gold armor or not and is not attracted by gold-related items, neither can be bartered. They also attack wither skeletons and the Wither on sight, just like regular piglins. Their attack damage is quite large, capable of killing an unarmored player in a few hits.
; New [[Structure|generated structure]]s:
* {{Animate|Bastion Remnant 1.png; Bastion Remnant 2.png; Bastion Remnant 3.png; Bastion Remnant 4.png|32px}} [[Bastion remnant]]s
** A rare structure that generates out of four different types, and can generate in any biome except for basalt deltas. Made entirely of blackstone and basalt, it spawns piglins, piglin brutes, and, if is the hoglin stables variant, hoglins. Contains loot chests and gold-related blocks that aggravate any nearby piglin if mined or opened.
* [[File:Basalt Pillar.png|16px]] [[Basalt pillar]]s
** Spawns in soul sand valleys, made entirely of basalt.
* {{Animate|Huge Crimson fungi.png; Huge Warped fungi.png|32px}} [[Huge fungi]]
** Large tree-like structures that generate in crimson and warped forests. Their structure is made of stems, wart blocks, shroomlights, and if it's a huge crimson fungus, weeping vines.
* {{Animate|Overworld portal 1.png; Overworld Giant portal 1.png; Nether portal 1.png; Nether Giant portal 1.png|32px}} [[Ruined portal]]s
** A new generated structure that comes in many different sizes, always containing 1 loot chest. They can spawn in any Nether or Overworld biome, even underground, in water, or in lava lakes. Occasionally contains a block of gold, and is made of stone bricks if generated in the Overworld, and blackstone bricks if in the Nether.
* [[File:Nether fossil 1.png|32px]] [[Nether fossil]]s
** Large structures made of bone blocks that generate in soul sand valleys. They are the Nether equivalent to overworld fossils.
; New [[biome]]s:
* {{BiomeSprite|soul sand valley}} [[Soul sand valley]]
** A dangerous landscape made entirely out of soul soil and soul sand, with occasional basalt pillars and nether fossils. Skeletons and ghasts spawn commonly in soul sand valleys, while endermen are less common. Soul fire is also generated.
* {{BiomeSprite|crimson forest}} [[Crimson forest]]
** A biome floored with crimson nylium, containing crimson fungi, huge crimson fungi, crimson roots, and the occasional warped fungi. Weeping vines occasionally generate on the roof in this biome. Hoglins, piglins, and zombified piglins spawn in this biome, with the last one being less common.
* {{BiomeSprite|warped forest}} [[Warped forest]]
** A biome containing similar traits to the crimson forest, with warped fungi, huge warped fungi, warped roots, nether sprouts, and the occasional crimson fungi and roots as part of the vegetation. Twisted vines generate in large quantities in this biome. Endermen spawn frequently here.
* {{BiomeSprite|basalt deltas}} [[Basalt deltas]]
** A hard-to-surpass biome made of stalk-like basalt pillars and patches of blackstone. Lava pools ringed with magma blocks appear in this biome frequently. Magma cubes frequently spawn here, alongside ghasts.
; New [[enchantment]]:
* [[File:Enchanted Book.gif|32px]] [[Soul Speed]]: allows players to walk quickly on soul sand.
; New soundtrack:
* [[Minecraft: Nether Update (Original Game Soundtrack)]] by [[Lena Raine]]:
** [https://open.spotify.com/album/0Q4LP9lkODPwHGCXZJJ3Rz Minecraft: Nether Update (Original Game Soundtrack) on spotify]
* [[Music disc]]:
** [[File:Music Disc Pigstep JE1 BE1.png|32px]] "[[Music Disc Pigstep|Pigstep]]" by [[Lena Raine]]

== Further revisions ==
=== ''Java Edition'' ===
* [[Java Edition 1.16.1|1.16.1]] was released to fix stability issues with [[Realms]].
* [[Java Edition 1.16.2|1.16.2]] added [[piglin brute]]s and experimental support for custom [[biome]]s.
* [[Java Edition 1.16.3|1.16.3]] was released to fix a critical duplication exploit.
* [[Java Edition 1.16.4|1.16.4]] added [[social interactions screen]] feature.
* [[Java Edition 1.16.5|1.16.5]] was released to fix two issues related to server crashes.

=== ''Bedrock Edition'' ===
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.1|1.16.1]] was released to fix some critical bugs and crashes.
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.1.03|1.16.1.03]] was released exclusively on PS4 to fix an issue where the game would get stuck on the loading screen and potentially crash.
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.1.04|1.16.1.04]] was released exclusively on PS4 to improve stability in the game.
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.10|1.16.10]] was released to add a warning for deprecated devices and fixes a bug for mobile devices.
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.20|1.16.20]] added [[piglin brute]]s, as well as changes to sounds, block behaviors, technical changes, and bug fixes.
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.21|1.16.21]] was released exclusively on Nintendo Switch to fix a stability issue relating to the home screen while signed in.
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.40|1.16.40]] was released to fix account linking issues and crashes.
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.42|1.16.42]] added support for PlayStation VR on PS4.
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.50|1.16.50]] was released exclusively on iOS to improve stability and fix crashes.
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.60|1.16.60]] was released exclusively on PS4 to improve stability and reduce crashes.
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.61|1.16.61]] was released exclusively on PS4 to fix critical bugs and crashes.
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.100|1.16.100]] added new commands, expanded and improved the add-on and script engine mechanics, changes to certain block mechanics/gameplay, more parity from ''Java Edition'', realms, and featured server support for PlayStation 4, revamps the achievement/trophy UI, and fixes bugs.
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.101|1.16.101]] was released to fix an issue for mobile devices.
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.200|1.16.200]] implemented [[RenderDragon]] to Windows 10 and added new audio settings, ray-tracing features, changes to death messages, and fixes bugs.
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.201|1.16.201]] was released to fix some critical bugs and crashes.
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.210|1.16.210]] added more new ambient sounds to the Nether, and fixes bugs.
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.220|1.16.220]] added the ability to change signs' text's color with dyes, and fixes bugs and crashes.
* [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.221|1.16.221]] was released to fix some critical bugs and crashes.

== Videos ==
<onlyinclude>

=== Trailer ===
{{Main|Mojang cinematics}}A [[Mojang cinematics|trailer]] for the update was released on June 23, 2020.
{{CV|1DhWXAiNgfQ|Nether Update: Official Trailer}}

=== Showcases ===
Videos made by [[slicedlime]]:

==== ''Java Edition'' ====
{{CV|rcHiRdrsAfk|What's New in Minecraft Java Edition 1.16 - The Nether Update?}}
{{CV|bMCXMHeQiQE|How Bastion Remnants and Ruined Portals are Generated in the Nether Update}}
{{CV|PTVv4EWNlEc|Technical News in Minecraft Java Edition 1.16}}

=== Other ===
{{CV|CnKeTCDpGvY|Dev Diaries #1: Nether Update}}
{{CV|BPJOs8nFMv0|Dev Diaries #2: Nether Sound}}

=== Soundtrack ===
Videos uploaded to [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM_yfxZqDqjGKca9mkPy0rQ Lena Raine – Topic] by Ingrooves
{{CV|qHDuedbZYbc|Lena Raine - "Chrysopoeia"}}''Plays exclusively in the [[Crimson Forest]] biome.''{{CV|HcvKHX6kK6M|Lena Raine - "Rubedo"}}''Plays exclusively in the [[Nether Wastes]] biome.''{{CV|32jUaAgflXc|Lena Raine - "So Below"}}''Plays in both the [[Basalt Deltas]] and [[Soul Sand Valley]] biomes.''{{CV|2iXF8b79Heo|Lena Raine - "Pigstep"}}''The thirteenth [[Music Disc|music disc]] added to Minecraft.''</onlyinclude>{{CV|BTthtlT80Rc|Lena Raine - "Pigstep" (Stereo Mix)}}''The original mix of [[Pigstep]] before converted to mono.''

== Trivia ==
* Similarly to the announcement of the [[Update Aquatic]], this update was announced during the development of [[Buzzy Bees|the previous release]], and before the features of that version were included in a full release.
* Version numbers are the same for both {{els|je|be}}, starting with this update.<ref name="version parity">{{tweet|Chupacaubrey|1239601678820622340|That is the plan! 👇 So that it’s not so confusing anymore.|March 16, 2020}}</ref>
* The Nether was originally going to be the theme of 1.13, but it was later changed to be the version for the [[Update Aquatic]].<ref>{{ytl|poyEyFC16Is|Ask Mojang #14: Coding to the Classics!|Minecraft|February 5, 2021}}</ref>
* The [[allay]] was originally planned for this update, but was instead added in [[The Wild Update]] after having won the mob vote at [[Minecraft Live 2021]].<ref name="TSM Allay">{{ytl|IXu7yKUmBEw|The Secrets of Minecraft: The Allay|Minecraft|Mar 29, 2022}}</ref>

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Nether Update.png|Nether Update logo
Nether Update logo 1.png|Original Nether Update logo
NetherUpdateArtwork.png|Nether Update artwork
</gallery>

=== MINECON Live 2019 ===
Screenshots of the Nether Update from [[MINECON Live 2019]]:

<gallery>
Soulsand Valley.png|A view of the soul sand valley.
Soulsand Valley.jpg|Another view of the soul sand valley.
Cyan Fire.png|Some soul fire present in the soul sand valley.
Red Netherwart Forest.png|A view of the crimson forest [[biome]].
Netherwart Forest (Red).png|A close-up view of the crimson forest.
1.16 Dev Warped Forest.jpg|A view of the warped forest [[biome]].
Netherwart Forest (Blue).png|A close-up of the warped forest.
Piglins.png|Multiple [[piglin]]s.
1.16 Dev Hoglins.jpg|[[Hoglin]]s.
PiglinBeast.png|Multiple [[hoglin]]s.
Target Block.jpg|[[Target block]].
Target Block Bullseye Shot.png|A target block being shot that activated the redstone lamps.
</gallery>

=== Development images ===
<gallery>
Netherwart Forest Blue Fungi.jpg|A view of the warped forest, with the red Nether fungi being replaced by two new types of fungi.
Nether Vines.mp4|A better look at the terrain generation of the crimson forest and [[Weeping Vines|weeping vines]], which generate within the biome.
BabyHoglin.png|A baby hoglin shown on [[wikipedia:Twitter|Twitter]].<ref>{{Tweet|henrikkniberg|1202598609407135745|No, piglin, don't hunt the baby hoglins.|December 5, 2019}}</ref>
Piglins VS Hoglin.png|Another screenshot which shows two piglins hunting a hoglin. [[Nether wart block]]s seem to be growing on the ground. Note the piglin wearing golden leggings.
Soulsand Valley next to Warped Forest.jpg|A soul sand valley that has generated next to a warped forest.
StriderTeaser.png|A teaser for the [[strider]] posted by [https://twitter.com/kingbdogz @kingbdogz] on Twitter.<ref>{{tweet|kingbdogz|1242860019219128320|I haven't seen that before... :o|March 25, 2020}}</ref>
</gallery>

=== Concept artwork ===
<gallery widths="300" heights="169" class="center" mode="nolines">
Netherwart Forest Concept.jpg|''"This concept was made as we started talking about introducing huge nether warts in the Nether. This eventually led to us deciding to turn it into its own biome."'' – Johan Aronson, art director.
Nether Update Concept Art.jpg|''"We wanted to extend the palette in the Nether to enhance the feeling that you're not in the Overworld anymore. This was an experiment to find a suitable, contrasting palette to the original Nether setting."'' – Johan Aronson, art director.
Nether Update Concept Art 2.jpg|Artwork by Johan Aronson, art director.
Strider Concept 1.jpg|Concept art of an early design of the strider.
Strider Concept 4.jpg|Concept art of the strider.
</gallery>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://minecraft.net/updates/nether Experience the Minecraft Nether Update | Minecraft] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20200801062328/https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/updates/nether Archive])

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