Minecraft Beta Update 1.5 to Include Weather Effects

Since everyone knows that Minecraft's made a cool $33 million to date, Notch has taken it upon himself to, in the fashion of a rock star make it rain. Notch announced that Minecraft beta update 1.5 will bring precipitation to the game in a series of tweets today. This could have potential gameplay implications such as watering crops, lighting fires, filling small holes, and even moistening wolves. Also, "Moistening Wolves" is totally the name of our new, indie noise-rock band.

Notch also included an image that shows the effects of weather at two border biomes. This shows off the fantasy world in which distinct rain systems can hang out and be close friends. screamyguy.net To see if this phenomenon could be replicated in real life, we contacted our local meteorologist. He literally went off the roof.