Summary
- The Tricky Trials update in Minecraft offers new gameplay options, including Trial Chambers and loot rewards like the powerful Mace weapon.
- The lore behind Trial Chambers hints at an ancient builder society, and this history as well as the new gameplay elements could lay the foundation for possible Minecraft Dungeons 2 with new storytelling.
- Minecraft Dungeons 2 could expand on Illager lore, introduce new Trials Chambers narrative, and include popular elements like the Deep Dark and Warden boss mobs.
Minecraft recently received a wave of brand-new content with the release of the Tricky Trials update, which launched on June 13. Tricky Trials is one of the most interesting content updates that the massively popular sandbox title has received in some time, opening up a range of new gameplay opportunities and rewards.
The content included within the Tricky Trials update is a testament to how diverse Minecraft's gameplay has become, and this can easily extend to the Minecraft spin-off titles that are becoming more and more frequent. It is no secret that Minecraft Dungeons is one of the most successful spin-off projects that belongs to the franchise, and the introduction of Trial Chambers within the Tricky Trials update is a perfect match for Dungeons' isometric gameplay. While it would still need to be fleshed out with other content, the lore and gameplay features of Tricky Trials could easily justify the creation of the highly-demanded Minecraft Dungeons 2.
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Tricky Trials Should Pave the Way For Minecraft Dungeons 2
The content of Minecraft's Tricky Trials update was quite comprehensive, covering a wide range of the game's different gameplay elements. Alongside decorative additions like new paintings and blocks, Tricky Trials introduced a powerful new weapon in the Mace, as well as new enemy mobs and combat challenges known as Trial Chambers.
Trial Chambers take the form of underground structures filled with a variety of hostile mobs, including the new Breeze enemy, with players fighting their way through to earn some attractive loot rewards. Using Ominous Trial Keys, players can ramp up the difficulty of a Trial by creating an Ominous Trial, making enemies tougher and more frequent at the trade-off of even more lucrative loot. The lore behind Trial Chambers seems to suggest the existence of an ancient society of builders, with the archeology feature added to Minecraft in the 1.20 update clearly showing the lore direction that Mojang is taking with recent updates.
Minecraft Dungeons is arguably the most successful spin-off title for the IP, releasing in 2020 and applying Minecraft's RPG game mechanics to an addictive dungeon-crawler project. Dungeons saw players fight through the different realms and biomes of Minecraft from a top-down perspective, defeating bosses and collecting loot drops that cover a range of armor pieces, enchanted weapons, and unique combat abilities.
There is Plenty of New Lore that Minecraft Dungeons 2 Can Take the Extra Mile
The story of Minecraft Dungeons expanded on Minecraft's antagonistic Illagers, while also giving fans the first glimpses of wisp-like ancient creatures that have since been introduced to the IP. With over four years having passed since the release of Minecraft Dungeons, a sequel to the game is quite a realistic prospect, and Minecraft Dungeons 2 would have a lot of new lore to capitalize on.
The recently added Trial Chambers could be a central part of a sequel to Minecraft Dungeons, with the game's narrative perhaps explaining how these ancient structures came to be and what the circumstances were around their abandonment. The purpose of Trial Chambers in Minecraft is already quite similar to Dungeons' gameplay loop, with difficulty options and completion rewards being present, and Minecraft Dungeons 2 could have huge story segments set within various Chambers.
Of course, there is plenty of other recent Minecraft content that could help flesh out a sequel to Minecraft Dungeons, with sections featuring the Deep Dark and boss-mobs like the Warden being prime for inclusion in a future project. Despite the success of Minecraft Dungeons, the replayability of that title can only carry it so far, and the Trial Chambers of the Tricky Trials update might give Mojang all the substance it needs to justify a sequel in the near future.
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- Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
WHERE TO PLAY
Minecraft is a game made up of blocks, creatures, and community. You can survive the night or build a work of art – the choice is all yours. But if the thought of exploring a vast new world all on your own feels overwhelming, then fear not!
Minecraft has no set goal and can be played however you’d like! This is why it’s sometimes called a “sandbox game” – there are lots of things for you to do, and lots of ways that you can play. If you like being creative, then you can use the blocks to build things from your imagination. If you’re feeling brave, you can explore the world and face daring challenges. Blocks can be broken, crafted, placed to reshape the landscape, or used to build fantastical creations.
Creatures can be battled or befriended, depending on how you play. The world of Minecraft allows for epic adventures, quiet meditations, and everything in between. You can even share your creations with other players, or play in community worlds!
- Number of Players
- 1-4
- Split Screen Orientation
- Vertical or Horizontal
- Platform(s)
- 3DS, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii U, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PS Vita, Xbox One, Xbox 360
- Genre(s)
- Sandbox, Survival
- How Long To Beat
- 129 Hours
- File Size Xbox Series
- 1.42 GB (August 2024)
- Metascore
- 93
