Mojang shows off the new model for zombie pigmen in Minecraft

Mojang, the developers of Minecraft, have taken to Twitter to announce what is quite maybe the single almost important slice of news you lot'll read today. The zombie pigmen are getting a makeover, complete with a new name! The update is relatively small, only brings the iconic mob into the present with an updated design that more closely matches other Minecraft mobs, as well as prepares information technology for the upcoming update to the Nether.

What makes a mob truly terrifying? Why, flappy ears of grade! Get ready to shiver and shake when the updated Zombified Piglin model comes knocking on your door! pic.twitter.com/LU1STWmAyl
— Minecraft (@Minecraft) February 9, 2022

When the Nether Update is released afterward this year the zombie pigman will be no more. Instead, it is being renamed to the zombified piglin, to bring it in-line with the new mob, the piglins, that volition exist added. More importantly, the "new" mob is getting flappy ears to consummate its expect, making information technology my new favorite hostile mob. Besides the new name and appearance, the zombified piglin should behave the exact same equally the old zombie pigmen.

Is the zombified piglin worth some excitement, or are y'all feeling "meh" about it? Permit u.s.a. know in the comments below!

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An internet connection will soon be required when setting up Windows 11 Pro

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