Historical panoramas
Different panoramas have been used in the menu screens in both Java Edition and Bedrock Edition, but they have been replaced for various reasons, such as a new update with a different theme. This page documents all such panoramas.
Prototype
Dinnerbone had stated that the menu panorama was originally going to be an in-game render of a live world, with custom world generation with the seed 100. He also mentioned another panorama that came before the one seen in Beta 1.8, which depicted a plains biome near a beach.[1]
Original panorama
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This panorama was introduced to Java Edition in Beta 1.8's early development and used for over six years before its replacement in 1.13-pre1.
The panorama used in Bedrock Edition was identical to the one used in Java Edition. When this panorama was first introduced in Bedrock Edition, it had used the version which fixed the white line inside of it.
This panorama was also in the Early Access builds of Minecraft Education.
This panorama had been taken on the seed 2151901553968352745 or 8091867987493326313 (both are considered valid seeds) at coordinates X=61.48 / Y=75 / Z=-68.73. The seed 2151901553968352745 spawns the player in a plains biome at -156, 244. The panorama distance direction is 380 blocks SW. These seeds work in versions from Alpha v1.2.0 to Beta 1.7.3 (except for population differences).[2] The actual version that was used to generate this panorama must have been a development version between Beta 1.6.6 and Beta 1.7, based on the file dates. Dinnerbone noted that the panorama was taken by Notch while he was travelling, around June 1–15, 2011.[3][4]
In Java Edition, this panorama is used from Beta 1.8 Pre-release to 18w22c (includes 2.0, 15w14a, and 1.RV-Pre1).
In Bedrock Edition, this panorama is used from v0.7.3 alpha to 1.1.7. The constituent image files were blurred.
In Minecraft Education, this panorama is used from its initial release to 1.0.1.
This panorama was never used in Legacy Console Edition, as that edition had its own set of panoramas. Usage of this panorama in other editions is unknown.
Better Together Update
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This panorama was taken on the seed 95475027. In Bedrock Edition, it is used in versions from beta 1.2.0.2 to 1.5.0.1.
In Minecraft Education, this panorama was used for versions from 1.0.27 to 1.4.
The same seed was used for the "Winding River" preset in seed templates.[5]
New Nintendo 3DS Edition (second panorama)
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Holiday 2017
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This panorama was exclusively used in Bedrock Edition during the 2017 holiday season.[6]
It is used in non-beta versions from 1.2.7 to 1.2.8.
Update Aquatic
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The panoramas used in Java and Bedrock editions are different. It is also the first time the panorama changed in Java Edition, six and a half years since the original.
The panorama for Java Edition was taken on the seed 18w22a (numeric: 1458140401) at coordinates X=1553.76 / Y=58.62 / Z=-1162.79. This seed spawns the player in a plains Biome at 236, -212, distance direction is 1625 blocks SW in the warm ocean biome. This seed generates most correctly in version 18w22a.[7] The seed used to generate the Bedrock Edition panorama is unknown.
In Java Edition, this panorama is used for versions from 1.13-pre1 to 1.13.2. Before the panorama was changed to reflect Village & Pillage, it was also used in 1.14 snapshots from 18w43a to 18w47b.
In Bedrock Edition, this panorama was used for versions from beta 1.5.0.4 to 1.8.0 and beta versions from beta 1.9.0.0 to beta 1.9.0.3.
In Minecraft Education, this panorama was used for versions from 1.7 to 1.7.3.
Cats and Pandas
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This panorama was taken on the seed 3711968 at coordinates X=3002.82 / Y=62.98 / Z=40.14. Used for 1.8.1 and versions from beta 1.9.0.5 to 1.11.2, also for beta 1.12.0.2 and beta 1.12.0.3.
In Minecraft Education, this panorama was used for versions from beta 1.8.0 to 1.9.3
Different from other panoramas for Bedrock Edition, this panorama isn't integrated into the game files, but in Minecraft Education it was integrated into the game files.
Back to School Update
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In Minecraft Education, this panorama was used for versions from 1.12.0 to 1.12.60.
Village & Pillage
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The panoramas used in Java and Bedrock editions are different.
The panorama for Java Edition was taken on the seed 2802867088795589976 at coordinates X=240.57 / Y=78.12 / Z=147.38. This seed spawns the player in a plains biome at 140, 100. Distance direction is 111 blocks WNW. This seed generates most correctly in version 18w48a.[7]
In Java Edition, this panorama was introduced in 18w48a, currently used in 18w43a to 1.14.4 (includes 1.14.3 - Combat Test to Combat Test 3 and 3D Shareware v1.34), and was also used in 1.15 snapshots from 19w34a to 19w40a.
This panorama for Bedrock Edition was taken on an unknown seed. It was used in release versions 1.11.3, 1.11.4 and beta versions from beta 1.12.0.4 to 1.13.3.
Chromebook release
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Buzzy Bees
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The panoramas used in Java and Bedrock editions, and Minecraft Education are different.
This panorama for Java Edition was taken on the seed -4404205509303106230 at coordinates X=339.691 / Y=65.546 / Z=-1072.041. This seed spawns the player in a forest biome at 136, 56. Distance direction is 1146 blocks S in plains biome. This seed generates mostly correct in version 19w40a.[7]
The panorama for Java Edition was introduced in 19w41a and was used until 1.15.2 (includes Combat Test 4 to Combat Test 5). It was also used in 1.16 snapshots from 20w06a to 20w13b.
This panorama in Bedrock Edition beta 1.14.0.1 is different from Java Edition. It is taken in the same seed at the same coordinates but with the initial view in a different direction. The same vegetation appears, but with different clouds.
In beta 1.14.0.2, this panorama had been changed to be similar to the panorama in Java Edition, with the only difference being the clouds. panorama_5.png is identical to the file used in Java Edition. The modified version is used for beta 1.14.0.2 to beta 1.16.0.55.
The panorama in Education Edition 1.14.31 is different from other editions. It is taken on the seed 190800072 and was used in versions from 1.14.31 to 1.14.32.
Bedrock Edition Beta
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This panorama is used in Bedrock Edition betas from beta 1.14.0.3 to beta 1.21.80.20. When the resource pack is loaded, it displays instead of the normal panorama.
This panorama is a grayscale version of the 1.9.0 background with a "BETA" logo.
Learn to Code Update
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This panorama was used in Minecraft Education versions from beta 1.14.40 to 1.14.70.
Nether Update
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For this version, the panorama is the same in both Java and Bedrock editions.
This panorama was taken on the seed 6006096527635909600 at coordinates X=482.208 / Y=78.515 / Z=-1127.193 in the Nether. This seed spawns the player in a plains biome in 240, 168 in The Overworld and in a basalt deltas biome in 30, 21 in The Nether. Distance direction is 9868 blocks SSW in a lukewarm ocean biome in the Overworld and 1234 blocks SSW in a soul sand valley biome in the Nether. This seed generates most correctly in version 20w13a.[7]
In Java Edition, this panorama was introduced in 20w14a and was used until 1.16.5 (includes Combat Test 6 to Combat Test 8c and 20w14∞). It was also used in 1.17 snapshots from 20w45a to 21w14a.
In Bedrock Edition, this panorama is used in versions from beta 1.16.0.57 to beta 1.17.0.52.
Caves & Cliffs: Part I
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This panorama used in Java and Bedrock editions are the same. When this panorama was first introduced in Bedrock Edition, it had used the version without torches.
The seed used for this panorama is unknown. It was originally introduced in snapshot 21w15a, then changed in snapshot 21w18a to remove torches.[8]
In Java Edition, this panorama was introduced in 21w15a and was used until 1.17.1 (includes 1.18 Experimental Snapshot 1 to 1.18 experimental snapshot 7), and was also used in 1.18 snapshots from 21w37a to 21w40a.
In Bedrock Edition, this panorama is used in versions from beta 1.17.0.54 to beta 1.18.0.20.
In Minecraft Education, this panorama was used for versions from 1.17.30 to 1.17.32.
Halloween 2021
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This panorama was available only on Bedrock Edition from October 1, 2021 to October 31, 2021. It was used in non-beta versions from 1.16.0 to 1.17.34.
Caves & Cliffs: Part II
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The panoramas used in Java and Bedrock editions are identical.
This panorama had been taken on the seed 2151901553968352745 at coordinates X=4.83 / Y=130.15 / Z=-7294.28. This seed spawns the player in a windswept hills biome at 0, 0. Distance direction is 7294 blocks S in a snowy taiga biome. This seed generates mostly correct on snapshot 21w40a.[9] Interestingly, this seed is exactly the same seed as the one used in the original panorama that was present in the game from Beta 1.8 until the Update Aquatic. This was an easter egg put in the game by Jappa, thought to be inspired by a tweet.[10] He later confirmed that this was indeed an homage that put emphasis on how much Minecraft had changed over the years.[11]
In Java Edition, this panorama was introduced in 21w41a and was used until 1.18.2 (includes Deep Dark Experimental Snapshot 1 and 22w13oneBlockAtATime), and was also used in 1.19 snapshots from 22w11a to 22w14a.
In Bedrock Edition, this panorama is used in versions from beta 1.18.0.21 to beta 1.19.0.20.
In Minecraft Education, this panorama is used in versions from 1.18.32 to 1.18.45.
The Wild Update
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This panorama used in Java and Bedrock editions are same.
This panorama was taken on the seed thewildupdate (numeric: -1696067516) at coordinates X=3820.872 / Y=67.868 / Z=553.455. This seed spawns the player in a forest biome at 0, 0. Distance direction is 3861 blocks W in mangrove swamp biome. This seed generates mostly correct in version 22w15a.[12]
In Java Edition, this panorama was introduced in 22w15a and was used until 1.19.4 (including 23w13a_or_b). It was also used in two 1.20 snapshots, 23w12a and 23w13a.
In Bedrock Edition, this panorama is used in versions from beta 1.19.0.24 to beta 1.20.0.22.
In Minecraft Education, this panorama is used in versions from 1.19.52 to 1.19.53.
Halloween 2022
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This panorama was available only on Bedrock Edition from October 4, 2022 to November 10, 2022.[note 1] It was used in 1.19.0 and beta 1.19.10.20.
Trails & Tales
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The panoramas used in Java and Bedrock editions are identical.
This panorama was taken on the seed 8554477380691140270 at coordinates X=1839.272 / Y=128 / Z=6312.295. This seed spawns the player in a bamboo jungle biome at 16, -16. Distance direction is 6586 blocks NNW in a cherry grove biome. This seed generates mostly correct in version 23w14a.[13]
In Java Edition, this panorama was introduced in 23w14a and was used until 1.20.6.
In Bedrock Edition, this panorama was used in versions from Preview 1.20.0.23 to Preview 1.21.0.23.
In Minecraft Education, this panorama was used in versions from beta 1.20.11.0 to 1.20.13.
Poisonous Potato Update
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This panorama is only available in Java Edition 24w14potato.
This panorama was taken on the seed -4643277814275016011 at coordinates X=7819 / Y=122 / Z=6846.
Tricky Trials
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The panoramas used in Java and Bedrock editions are identical. This panorama was taken on an unknown seed.
In Java Edition, this panorama was introduced in 24w18a and was used until 1.21.3.
In Bedrock Edition, this panorama was introduced in Preview 1.21.0.24 and was used until Preview 1.21.50.25.
The Cloud Update
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In Minecraft Education, this panorama was used in versions from Preview 1.20.70.0 to 1.21.10.
The Garden Awakens
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The panoramas used in Java and Bedrock editions are identical. This panorama was taken on an unknown seed.
In Java Edition, this panorama was introduced in 24w44a and was used until the final release of 1.21.4. It was also used in 1.21.5 snapshots from 25w02a to 25w09b.
In Bedrock Edition, this panorama was introduced in Preview 1.21.50.26 and was used until Preview 1.21.70.25.
Spring to Life
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The panoramas used in Java and Bedrock editions are identical.
This panorama had been taken on the text seed Desert (numeric: 2043584565) at coordinates X=-2970.64 / Y=70 / Z=832.53.
In Java Edition, this panorama was introduced in 25w10a and was used until the final release of 1.21.5. It was also used in 1.21.6 snapshots from 25w15a to 25w19a.
In Bedrock Edition, this panorama was introduced in Preview 1.21.70.26 and was used until Preview 1.21.90.23.
Chase the Skies
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The panorama for both Java and Bedrock editions was taken on the seed 8819392414030687460 at coordinates X=1266 / Y=105 / Z=-125in Java Edition. The world spawn of this seed is in a bamboo jungle biome at coordinates X=0 / Y=102 / Z=0 and the coordinates X=1266 / Y=105 / Z=-125 are located in a birch forest 1272 blocks to the west.
In Java Edition, this panorama was introduced in 25w20a and was used until 1.21.8. It was also used in three 1.21.9 snapshots, 25w31a, 25w32a and 25w33a.
In Bedrock Edition, this panorama was introduced in Preview 1.21.90.28 and was used until Preview 1.21.110.24.
A separate panorama was introduced in Bedrock Edition Preview 1.21.90.26 to be exclusively used when Vibrant Visuals are turned on. The brightness of this panorama is affected by the Vibrant Visuals brightness setting.
Two panoramas only used in Bedrock Edition Previews were taken in Bedrock Edition on the same seed around the same coordinates. The first panorama is located in coordinates X=1266, Y=109, Z=-126, and the second one is in coordinates X=1266, Y=108, Z=-127. The first panorama was used only for version Preview 1.21.90.25, and the second panorama was used for versions Preview 1.21.90.26 and Preview 1.21.90.27 while Vibrant Visuals was disabled.
The Copper Age
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In Java Edition, this panorama was introduced in 25w34a and was used until 1.21.10. It was also used in 1.21.11 snapshots from 25w41a to 25w44a.
In Bedrock Edition, this panorama was introduced in Preview 1.21.110.25 and was used until Preview 1.21.130.25. A different panorama shows when Vibrant Visuals is enabled.
The standard panorama was taken in Java Edition,[note 2] whereas the Vibrant Visuals panorama was taken in Bedrock Edition. Both panoramas were taken in worlds using the seed 7904846446833094596 at coordinates X=119 / Y=65 / Z=-6271. The world spawn of this seed is in an old growth birch forest at X=16 / Y=67 / Z=-32 and the coordinates X=119 / Y=65 / Z=-6271 are located in a plains biome 6240 blocks to the south.
Notes
- ↑ The actual date could be several days earlier.
- ↑ Two villages can be seen in the standard panorama, one that generates only in Java Edition visible in
panorama_3.png, and one that generates only in Bedrock Edition at the location that the panorama was taken. Only the village that generates in Bedrock Edition is present in the Vibrant Visuals panorama.
References
- ↑ "Interesting stuff, nice work!
The first title screen panorama was actually originally in-game render of a live world, with custom worldgen and the seed"splash"100. I would have figured this was a screenshot from that, but consider me surprised and impressed! :D
Edit: It turns out that was an even earlier panorama, and the one in this post came later. The first one was never released, though. Here's a screenshot of what it would have looked like: [link to screenshot on Discord]" – u/Dinnerbone on Reddit, July 18, 2020 - ↑ "BIG NEWS! We have found the SEED of Minecraft's title-screen background PANORAMA!" – u/Tomlacko on Reddit, July 18, 2020
- ↑ https://discord.com/channels/720723932738486323/721776112014721096/738514461597630535
- ↑ https://discord.com/channels/720723932738486323/721776112014721096/738517623637016706
- ↑ https://youtube.com/watch?v=4CqAklmqoWA
- ↑ https://youtube.com/watch?v=cfDIxiq2GZg
- ↑ a b c d "Minecraft title-screen seeds" by Minecraft@Home – Google Sheets, December 31, 2020.
- ↑ MC-223441
- ↑ "We found the 1.18 Minecraft Title Screen Panorama!" – Minecraft@Home on YouTube, October 23, 2021
- ↑ "If you are looking for the seed for new panorama, what about the seed of first Minecraft panorama? It would be cool to see how it changed!" – @Kuba01486712 on X (formerly Twitter), September 24, 2021
- ↑ "We thought the seed for the new panorama was a nice homage and put emphasis on how much Minecraft has changed over the past years :)" – @JasperBoerstra (Jasper Boerstra) on X (formerly Twitter), October 23, 2021
- ↑ "The Minecraft 1.19 Panorama SEED has been found!" – Minecraft@Home on YouTube, June 17, 2022
- ↑ "Minecraft 1.20 Panorama Seed found in only 19 hours!" – Minecraft@Home on YouTube, April 6, 2023
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