Minecraft players on mobile devices are reporting a strange bug where water appears pitch-black, creating an eerie visual glitch in the game. This unusual bug has been affecting several players, particularly those on devices equipped with specific graphics processors, following the most recent Bedrock update for Minecraft.
Bugs in Minecraft: Nothing New but Always Surprising
For a game that has been around for over a decade, Minecraft has certainly seen its fair share of bugs. From minor visual hiccups to major game-breaking issues, glitches are nothing new to the Minecraft community. Players have experienced a variety of bizarre occurrences, like worlds turning into bright pink "Barbie lands" or strange physics behavior. But with every update, new bugs seem to find their way into the game, and the current bug making water appear pitch-black is one of the most striking examples.
Players Report the Black Water Glitch
Reddit user hdgdhdhdhdj, among others, recently shared their experiences with the glitch, noting that water blocks are being rendered as solid black in certain mobile versions of the game. Not just limited to water, other transparent blocks like glass are also showing up in this pitch-black hue. This bug has spiked in reports following the latest Bedrock update, despite being around since August.
The glitch is affecting devices that use specific graphics processing units (GPUs), particularly Samsung’s Xclipse series GPUs. This means not all mobile players are encountering the issue, but those using devices equipped with these processors are seeing the odd black visuals instead of clear water and glass blocks.
Which Devices Are Impacted?
The bug seems to target a specific set of mobile devices, particularly those using Samsung’s Xclipse GPUs. Here's a list of the affected devices: