# Bedrock Edition 1.18.30 Development Version Technical Reference Canonical: https://guides.gaialegends.pro/posts/bedrock-edition-1-18-30-development-version-technical-reference Published: 2026-10-23 Updated: 2026-10-23 Version scope: Bedrock Edition 1.18.30 development versions > Bedrock Edition 1.18.30 development versions introduced a second beta/preview (Beta 1.18.20.23 / Preview 1.18.20.24) on February 2, 2022. Key technical changes include a /tickingarea command restriction, an EatMobGoal fix, and extensive Vector method additions to the GameTest Framework. Experimental features behind the Wild Update toggle added frog breeding with slimeballs, adjusted swamp spawning (weight 10, herd size 2–5), tadpole health increased to 6 HP, goat horn cooldowns, and new frog spawn block behaviors (breaks when pushed by piston, destroyed if water source is removed, and placed Bedrock Edition 1.18.30 development versions introduced a second beta/preview (Beta 1.18.20.23 / Preview 1.18.20.24) on February 2, 2022. Key technical changes include a /tickingarea command restriction, an EatMobGoal fix, and extensive Vector method additions to the GameTest Framework. Experimental features behind the Wild Update toggle added frog breeding with slimeballs, adjusted swamp spawning (weight 10, herd size 2–5), tadpole health increased to 6 HP, goat horn cooldowns, and new frog spawn block behaviors (breaks when pushed by piston, destroyed if water source is removed, and placed ## Key Takeaways | Point | Details | | --- | --- | | Beta 1.18.20.23 (Windows, Android, | Beta 1.18.20.23 (Windows, Android, Xbox) and Preview 1.18.20.24 (iOS, iPadOS, Xbox) were released on February 2, 2022. | | The /tickingarea command no | The /tickingarea command no longer modifies areas from entities with the tick_world component. | | EatMobGoal can no longer | EatMobGoal can no longer start when the player is the target. | | GameTest Framework Vector gained | GameTest Framework Vector gained 12 new static methods including distance, lerp, slerp, cross, and component-wise operations. | | Wild Update toggle | frog spawn now breaks when pushed by a piston, goat horns have a cooldown, frogs can be tempted and bred with slimeballs, tadpole health increased to 6 HP. | | Frog spawn block can | Frog spawn block can be placed on waterlogged blocks but cannot be placed above solid ground or underwater with /fill, and is destroyed by falling blocks. | ## What Changed in Bedrock Edition 1.18.30 Development Versions The Bedrock Edition 1.18.30 development cycle brought a second beta/preview that refined both experimental features and technical internals. If you were following the updates in early 2022, you saw new frog and tadpole mechanics, a goat horn cooldown, and important additions to the GameTest Framework. For a broader overview of changes across the entire cycle, see our [Bedrock Edition 1.18.30 Development Changes Summary](/posts/bedrock-edition-1-18-30-development-changes). ## Release Timeline and Platform Availability ![Bedrock Edition 1.18.30 Development Version Technical Reference supporting Minecraft scene 1](/images/posts/bedrock-edition-1-18-30-development-version-technical-reference-inline-1.webp) The second beta/preview rolled out on February 2, 2022, under the version numbers Beta 1.18.20.23 for Windows, Android, and Xbox, and Preview 1.18.20.24 for iOS, iPadOS, and Xbox. > Beta 1.18.20.23 (Windows, Android, Xbox) or Preview 1.18.20.24 (iOS, iPadOS, Xbox) is the second beta/Preview version for Bedrock Edition 1.18.30, released on February 2, 2022, which fixes bugs. ## Command Adjustments: /tickingarea and EatMobGoal Two behavior changes landed on the command and AI side. The `/tickingarea` command no longer modifies areas from entities that have the `tick_world` component. > Commands The /tickingarea command no longer modifies areas from entities with tick\_world component. ## Experimental Features Behind the Wild Update Toggle Many of the creature and block changes were locked behind the "Wild Update", "Vanilla Experiments", and "Enable GameTest Framework" experimental toggles. > These additions and changes are accessible by enabling the "Wild Update", "Vanilla Experiments", and "Enable GameTest Framework" experimental toggle. ### Frog Spawn Block Behavior Frog spawn blocks received several behavioral tweaks: - Breaks when pushed by a piston. - Destroyed if the water source beneath it is removed. - Can now be placed on waterlogged blocks. - Can no longer be placed above solid ground or underwater with the `/fill` command. - Destroyed by falling blocks. ### Goat Horn Cooldown Goat horns now have a cooldown period every time they are used. > Goat Horns Now have a cooldown period every time they are used. ### Frog and Tadpole Changes Frogs can now be tempted and bred using slimeballs. Their spawning in Swamps was adjusted to a weight of 10 and a herd size of 2–5. Tadpoles received a health boost. > Frog Can now be tempted and bred using slimeballs. ## GameTest Framework Vector Additions The GameTest Framework's Vector class gained a slew of new methods, making math operations much easier for add-on creators: - `length()` returns the vector's length. - `normalized()` returns a normalized copy. - Static methods: `distance`, `lerp`, `slerp`, `cross`, `add`, `subtract`, `multiply` (both component-wise and scalar), `divide` (component-wise and scalar), `min`, and `max`. The `World` object also received a `playSound` method that accepts a sound name and `SoundOptions` for location and pitch. These additions gave map-makers and behavior pack developers the kind of vector math they previously had to code manually, all built right into the game. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How do I enable the experimental features from the 1.18.30 beta? In the world creation or settings menu, enable the "Wild Update", "Vanilla Experiments", and "Enable GameTest Framework" experimental toggles. Frog spawn, goat horn cooldowns, and frog/tadpole changes are part of the Wild Update toggle. ### What platforms received the Bedrock 1.18.30 beta/preview? Beta 1.18.20.23 was available on Windows, Android, and Xbox. Preview 1.18.20.24 arrived on iOS, iPadOS, and Xbox. ## Sources - Beta 1.18.20.23 (Windows, Android, Xbox) or Preview 1.18.20.24 (iOS, iPadOS, Xbox) is the second beta/Preview version for Bedrock Edition 1.18.30, released on February 2, 2022, which fixes bugs. — [Bedrock Edition 1.18.30/Development versions](https://minecraft.wiki/w/Bedrock_Edition_1.18.30/Development_versions) - Commands The /tickingarea command no longer modifies areas from entities with tick\_world component. — [Bedrock Edition 1.18.30/Development versions](https://minecraft.wiki/w/Bedrock_Edition_1.18.30/Development_versions) - These additions and changes are accessible by enabling the "Wild Update", "Vanilla Experiments", and "Enable GameTest Framework" experimental toggle. — [Bedrock Edition 1.18.30/Development versions](https://minecraft.wiki/w/Bedrock_Edition_1.18.30/Development_versions) - Goat Horns Now have a cooldown period every time they are used. — [Bedrock Edition 1.18.30/Development versions](https://minecraft.wiki/w/Bedrock_Edition_1.18.30/Development_versions) - Frog Can now be tempted and bred using slimeballs. — [Bedrock Edition 1.18.30/Development versions](https://minecraft.wiki/w/Bedrock_Edition_1.18.30/Development_versions)