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Sky Islands - Major Update V2!

Explore new Sky Islands, craft 4 custom armors & swords with unique effects, upgrade with Adamendite, build an Elevator, tame a rideable Sky Cloud pet!

27 August 2026
Sky Islands - Major Update V2!

Sky Islands UPDATE V2! New Islands, Villages, Armor , Tools and, Ores!

A complete revamp, Sky Islands newest update! Step off the familiar ground of the overworld and venture into the atmospheric unknown. This update completely redefines exploration, combat, and utility in your favorite sandbox world, introducing a wealth of new content designed to test your survival skills and elevate your gameplay to thrilling new heights.


Explore Uncharted Horizons and Rare Ores

Venture across diverse, floating archipelagoes, each featuring unique environments and hidden mineral deposits. As you traverse these breathtaking skies, you will unearth entirely new kinds of minerals native to specific island types. To craft your gear, simply arrange these newly discovered ores into the familiar, classic crafting layouts you already know from vanilla Minecraft. 


Four Powerful Armor Sets with Unique Buffs

Protection is paramount when navigating the perilous heights, and our update introduces four distinct sets of specialized sky armor, forged directly from island-specific ores:


Want to push your defenses even further? Gather 9 Adamendite shards, a versatile material scattered across all island types, and combine them in a crafting table to form an Adamendite block. Merging this block with your armor in the crafting table unlocks powerful bonus effects! 

Sky Islands are teeming with life! Encounter brand-new resident villagers who inhabit these elevated realms. Trade with them to acquire rare ores and other valuable commodities to aid your progression. Need a quick way to navigate your towering island bases? Utilize Adamendite to build a fully functional Elevator! Place an Eye of Ender in the top center, an Adamendite block dead center, and fill all remaining crafting grid slots with Adamendite shards to engineer seamless vertical travel.

Brand-New Swords and Utility Tools

Arm yourself for battle with four distinct elemental swords. Craft each weapon using two matching new ores in the top-middle and middle slots, paired with a stick at the bottom:


Additionally, harness Adamendite to forge advanced utility tools following standard vanilla recipe templates:


Befriend the Sky Cloud Pet

Finally, discover your new favorite companion: the Sky Cloud! Friendly by nature, unless provoked, these bouncy creatures are a joy to interact with. Tame them using Adamendite Shards, then hop aboard to ride them seamlessly from one floating island to another!
If you encounter any issues or want to share feedback, connect with our community and support teams online at youtube.com/inPixelGames and discord.gg/6nwGA4gmk6. Dive into the skies today!