Minecraft adds Throwing Discs weapon, Bedrock off-hand in 2027 drop
The new craftable ranged weapon returns to the thrower after each toss, and Bedrock Edition gains full two-handed item holding in the same update.
Minecraft's official X account announced that the first game drop of 2027 will add a new ranged weapon called Throwing Discs, according to news.denfaminicogamer.jp. The same drop will also bring the off-hand feature, which lets players hold items in both hands, to Bedrock Edition.
Throwing Discs return to the thrower after being thrown, and can ricochet off hard surfaces to travel a bit farther. The weapon can also pass through some objects and hit multiple enemies lined up in its path.
Players will be able to craft the discs from copper, iron, gold, diamond and netherite.
Off-hand arrives in full on Bedrock
Bedrock players have previously been able to hold only certain items in the off-hand. Java Edition players have been able to hold items in both hands since 2016.
Minecraft's official X account shared the details; a release date within 2027 was not specified.
Quick answers
What is the new Minecraft weapon announced for 2027?
Throwing Discs, a ranged weapon that returns to the thrower after being thrown and can ricochet off hard surfaces.
What materials are Throwing Discs crafted from?
Copper, iron, gold, diamond and netherite.
When does Bedrock Edition get the off-hand feature?
In the first Minecraft game drop of 2027, the same update that adds Throwing Discs.