Minecraft’s world is massive, with tons of biomes that shape how you play and explore. Some, though, feel a bit left behind compared to the shiny new ones Mojang’s been rolling out. Here are five biomes that could use a bit of love with fresh features to make them more fun and worth sticking around in.

Desert

Why it needs a boost: Deserts look cool with all the sand and cacti, plus those pyramid-like temples, but they get old fast. Once you’ve raided a temple, there’s not much reason to hang out.

Minecraft Camel Desert

What could help:

  • Throw in some desert critters like snakes or scorpions to keep things spicy.
  • Add secret oases with special plants or crops that love the heat.
  • Toss in new spots to explore, like nomad camps or buried ruins with loot or trading.

Ice Spikes

Why it needs a boost: The huge ice towers are awesome to look at, but the biome’s pretty empty otherwise. You grab some packed ice and move on.

Ice Spike Seed Minecraft

What could help:

  • Add some icy creatures, like something that slides around or creepy frost ghosts.
  • Stick in ice caves with puzzles or traps hiding cool loot, maybe frost-themed gear.
  • Make the night sky pop with aurora lights and rare materials you can collect.

Mushroom Fields

Why it needs a boost: This super-rare biome is chill since no hostile mobs spawn, but it’s just mooshrooms and big mushrooms. Not much to do.

Mushroom

What could help:

  • Add new mushrooms for crafting potions or glowing stuff.
  • Bring in a mushroom-based critter that trades weird spores.
  • Create underground tunnels or glowing caves to make exploring more exciting.

Swamp

Why it needs a boost: Swamps have witch huts and slimes, but the muddy mess and lack of stuff to find make it a place you avoid unless you have to.

Swamp

What could help:

  • Add swamp villages on stilts with villagers who trade unique items.
  • Toss in new plants or fishable critters, like herbs or swamp creatures.
  • Let mud do more, like turning it into bricks or cool building blocks.

Badlands

Why it needs a boost: The colorful terracotta and extra gold are nice, but outside of mineshafts, it’s pretty empty and doesn’t pull you back.

Badlands

What could help:
  • Add a special mineral or rock you can only find here for crafting.
  • Throw in dust storms to mix things up and add some challenge.
  • Build Western-style spots like ghost towns or bandit hideouts with enemies or treasure.