Minecraft has released its latest update, The Copper Age, for Nintendo Switch, introducing a range of new copper-themed features. The update gives players fresh ways to interact with the versatile metal, from crafting tools and armor to experimenting with new decorative and functional blocks.
Copper Golem and Copper Chest Mechanics
The highlight of the update is the copper golem, a new player-created mob designed to help with item organization. Players can summon a copper golem by placing a carved pumpkin atop a copper block. Summoning the golem also provides the first copper chest, which can automatically collect and sort items into normal chests.
This addition offers both practical organization and a small companion element for players looking to streamline their storage systems. Copper golems and copper chests naturally oxidize over time, shifting from their original shiny orange to a turquoise hue. When fully oxidized, copper golems transform into statues with four different poses.
These statues remain functional, emitting unique signals when connected to redstone comparators. Players can reverse oxidation with an axe or prevent it entirely by covering their golem with wax. Interactions between copper golems and existing iron golems also offer minor surprises for players exploring the new features.
Minecraft Copper Age Update on Nintendo Switch
Display and Redstone Integration
Alongside the copper golem, the update introduces the shelf block, allowing players to organize and display up to three items. Shelves can be linked with redstone to cycle items between the hotbar and storage, combining decorative and functional elements. These additions continue Minecraft’s trend of blending aesthetic customization with practical gameplay mechanics.
Expanding Crafting Options with Copper
The update also broadens crafting options, introducing copper tools, weapons, and armor. These items sit between stone and iron in terms of durability and speed and can be smelted into copper nuggets for reuse. Players looking to upgrade their inventory will find copper items provide additional versatility without replacing existing gear tiers.
Copper is also featured in new decorative items, including lanterns, torches, chains, bars, and lightning rods. Similar to other copper-based blocks, these items oxidize over time unless treated with wax, giving players more options for customizing the appearance of their bases while maintaining gameplay functionality. The update also includes updated dye art icons, improving inventory readability without changing overall mechanics.
Practical and Creative Uses
With The Copper Age, players gain new ways to organize their items, craft equipment, decorate bases, and experiment with redstone. From functional statues to interactive shelves and versatile tools, copper has become a material that blends creative and practical gameplay elements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Copper Age update in Minecraft?
The Copper Age update introduces copper-themed features to Minecraft on Nintendo Switch, including copper golems, copper chests, new tools and armor, decorative items, and functional blocks compatible with redstone.
How do you summon a copper golem?
Players can summon a copper golem by placing a carved pumpkin on top of a copper block. Doing so also provides a copper chest for automatic item sorting.
Can copper golems oxidize or become statues?
Yes, copper golems naturally oxidize over time. Fully oxidized golems transform into statues with four poses, which remain functional with redstone. Oxidation can be prevented with wax or reversed with an axe.
What new copper items can be crafted in this update?
Players can craft copper tools, weapons, and armor, as well as decorative items such as lanterns, torches, chains, bars, and lightning rods. These items oxidize over time unless treated with wax.
How does copper interact with redstone?
Copper golem statues and shelves can be connected to redstone comparators, each emitting unique signals based on pose or item placement, offering functional integration with player builds.
Is the Copper Age update available on all platforms?
As of this release, the Copper Age update is specifically available for Minecraft on Nintendo Switch.
