Minecraft continues to evolve with exciting new features now available in Bedrock preview and beta versions. These additions promise to enhance gameplay for creative builders, redstone engineers, and organization enthusiasts alike.

The development team at Mojang regularly introduces experimental features through these test builds, allowing players to experience upcoming content before official releases. Player feedback plays a crucial role in refining these features for the full game launch.

Two standout additions currently in testing are the Copper Golem Statue and Shelf Block mechanics. While Copper Golems were introduced relatively recently, this new statue functionality adds an interesting twist to their behavior.

The Shelf Block represents a completely new storage solution designed for accessibility and visual organization, potentially revolutionizing how players manage their frequently used items.

Standard Copper Golems function as helpful assistants, transporting items between storage containers. However, the new statue mechanic introduces an intriguing lifecycle for these metallic helpers.

As Copper Golems oxidize over time, their appearance changes through distinct patina stages. When reaching maximum oxidation, they undergo a dramatic transformation - dropping any carried items, striking a permanent pose, and becoming immobile statues.

This transformation isn't just cosmetic. Each pose emits unique redstone signals through comparators, opening new possibilities for creative circuitry. Players who prefer active helpers can prevent this transformation by applying wax to halt the oxidation process.

The Shelf Block addresses a common inventory management challenge by providing visible, accessible storage. Unlike traditional chests that hide their contents, Shelf Blocks display items clearly, eliminating tedious searches through multiple containers.

When connected to redstone, these blocks become 'powered shelves' with enhanced capabilities:

• Allow swapping of three items simultaneously (versus one for basic shelves)
• Can be combined to create extended shelving units
• Enable rapid equipment changes for different activities

This system could revolutionize how players organize their workspaces and prepare for various tasks, from building to adventuring.

Currently exclusive to Bedrock Edition, Mojang has confirmed these features will eventually come to Java Edition. Players testing these additions are encouraged to share their experiences to help shape the final implementation.