Alot of the time when breaking or placing blocks a flash of shadow happens. It does not matter what type of pickaxe or enchantments. This happens no matter what. It also doesn't seem to matter you have a light source close by or far away it seems to happen when no light source is placed near by.
Steps to Reproduce:
Place or break a block during night or day.
placed torches/light source near by
removed torches/light sources
Observed Results:
When you place a block there is a flash of shadow, it is very brief, but very noticeable. Could be dangerous for anyone effected by flashing lights. Light source distance doesn't seem to matter. It also happens with torches, lanterns, lava, all light sources i've used so far. It also happens with natural lighting.
Expected Results:
Place blocks without any shadow flashing.
Notes:
I have attached images, If video is needed i'm able to take video of the issue. 1st image is before, 2nd is as it happens, 3rd image is after it is done.
Originally reported for Windows. Also occurs on PlayStation (1.18.2) per MCPE-152066.
Linked issues
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MCPE-144949
Fantom shadow in breaking blocks
Resolved
MCPE-152066
Shadows quickly appearing
Resolved
MCPE-154070
Glitchy shadows when placing and breaking blocks in dark areas
Resolved
MCPE-161979
Shadows flicker for a single frame when placing/breaking blocks
Resolved
MCPE-169487
Graphical Issue (updating light levels) When Mining/Placing Blocks.
Resolved
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Attached video copied from MCPE-152066 - reported for PlayStation.
Wish this would get resolved its not game breaking but it is very annoying and comes and goes its not always happening. Still an issue as of 1.20.10
Still an issue in v1.21.2 in Windows 11 Pro 23H2 on Steam Deck with everything updated. I've tried reinstalling, differente monitors, different drivers, full-screen mode, window mode, playing around with video settings, limited fps, Hzs...
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