Now we know something else coming in Minecraft 1.20: a new mob.

Mojang published a blog post today, showing off the sniffer with in-game screenshots and a few new details.

In creative mode, the sniffer will be available in the inventory menu as an egg.

Minecraft screenshot with Sniffer

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The blog post explains, “This mob is not only huge, but also helpful.

you might plant them to fill your game with the new unique decorative plants.”

Minecraft screenshot with sniffer resting

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