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· The highly anticipated glass blocks were not added in the latest Pre-Release 5 update.
· Developer Simon explained that glass blocks could not be added currently due to rendering limitations.
· He mentioned that new rendering developers are joining the team and will be able to implement amazing features in the near future.
· Various glass-related content, such as stained glass, large windows, and colored glass, is expected to be added in the future.
· Interactive elements like functional curtains may also be added.

· The block list in Creative Mode has been improved with added categories.
· Flags have been added to Creative Mode.
· Fences and low walls now connect in 3 and 4 directions.
· Pillars can now be placed horizontally.
· New fabric blocks can be crafted at the Architect's Workbench.
· Several new saplings are craftable at the Farmer's Workbench, with required ingredients displayed on screen.

· Game sounds automatically lower when pausing the game.
· You can mute a specific player's voice by clicking the icon next to their name in the player list.
· The border around speaking players has been updated.
· When hiding the interface with the F8 key, the voice icon in the bottom left also disappears.

· A command to prevent fluid spread (world settings disabled fluid tickers) has been added to World Settings.
· Many bug fixes and minor adjustments have been made in the pre-release, including performance improvements.

· A server browser and server search functionality will be added within weeks.
· He mentioned that there will be some announcements soon that will excite everyone about the future of the game.
· He stated that new progression content will not be added until the current crafting and progression systems are overhauled.
· Development is proceeding in a direction that prioritizes the long-term health of the game over short-term satisfaction.
· After removing unnecessary elements through weekly updates, the plan is to focus on important features and content updates.
· Significant investments are being made in expanding the development team, and marketing will be invested in at the appropriate time to promote updates.
· Simon emphasized, "Amazing things are coming."

· Expectations are high for ongoing updates, including voice chat improvements, new blocks, and quality-of-life enhancements.
· The community's anticipation is particularly high for themed content updates, including the Curse Breaker arc.