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Minecraft’s next new mob is the snifferMore than half of votes went to this gentle giant
More than half of votes went to this gentle giant

The winner of this year’sMinecraftmob vote has been revealed, and it’s a giant creature called the sniffer. Sniffers are helpful beasties who can search up ancient seeds that grow into plants you can decorate with. The friendly cow-turtle-dog-thing won the vote held to decideMinecraft’s new mob, held for 24 hours between Friday and the start of Minecraft Live on Saturday. Sniffer topped the poll with more than half of the 3.5 million votes cast. You can watch the result being announced in the video below.
Minecraft Live 2022: Mob Vote WinnerThe sniffer’s victory was announced at Minecraft Live over the weekend.Watch on YouTube
Minecraft Live 2022: Mob Vote Winner

The sniffer was up against the tuff golem and the rascal in this year’s new mob vote. Commiserations to them. The new mob was just one of the things happening at Minecraft Live over the weekend, which also saw Mojang share some information on Minecraft’s upcoming 1.20 update. Mojang alsorevealedseven new default characters to choose from, named Sunny, Kai, Makena, Zuri, Efe, Ari, and Noor, who’ll be arriving in the game on November 29th. The 1.20 update itself should land in 2023.
Minecraft: Java And Bedrock Edition is available from the official siteherefor £25/$30. While you’re waiting for the sniffer to become unextinct, why not check out Ollie’sguide to the best Minecraft 1.19 seeds?