Minecraft Cushion Block Sparks Player Excitement With Versatile Uses
The Cushion block's ability to be placed on any flat surface and hide pressure plates has turned a simple decorative item into a versatile tool for building and pranks, generating widespread player excitement.
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Minecraft's latest snapshot adds the Cushion block, a placeable item with 16 color variations that can be placed on any flat surface including fences and chests. Players have discovered it can hide pressure plates, activate switches when sat on, and have its height adjusted with snow. Social media reactions include surprise and praise, with some calling the update 'the best' and a 'revolution'.
Minecraft's official Twitter account announced the Cushion block on July 7, 2026, alongside straw beds and updated abandoned camps. The block, available in 16 colors, can be crafted from three wool half-blocks and placed on any flat surface. Players quickly discovered its potential: cushions can hide pressure plates, activate switches when sat on, and have their height adjusted using snow. Social media reactions ranged from disbelief to praise, with users calling the update 'the best' and a 'revolution'.
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