Steps to reprocue
In the create world menu, select easy or peaceful difficulty.
Press the button to create the world.
Punch a tree log or dirt block and pick up the item.
Jump in lava or off of a tall cliff.
Respawn.
Expected result
You keep your item.
Observed result
Your item drops when you die. You do not have it when you respawn.
The changelog for 1.21.50 states that the new keep inventory in easy/peaceful addition would be added in 1.21.50. However, it has not been added.
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I've tried this on both Windows and Android and both platforms lose items still on Peaceful and Easy
I've tried this on both Windows and Android and both platforms lose items still on Peaceful and Easy
Thank you for your report!
However, this issue has been closed as Working as Intended.
The changelogs have been updated to hopefully clear up any confusion.
Please note: We're testing new difficulty levels, so some players will keep their inventory after dying on Easy and Peaceful. If this happens to you, don't worryβit's not a bug.
If you need help or have a suggestion you might like to follow a link below.
Quick Links:
π Issue Guidelines β π¬ Mojang Support β π§ Suggestions β π Minecraft Wiki
Thank you for your report!
However, this issue has been closed as Working as Intended.
The changelogs have been updated to hopefully clear up any confusion.
Please note: We're testing new difficulty levels, so some players will keep their inventory after dying on Easy and Peaceful. If this happens to you, don't worryβit's not a bug.
If you need help or have a suggestion you might like to follow a link below.
Quick Links:
π Issue Guidelines β π¬ Mojang Support β π§ Suggestions β π Minecraft Wiki