Minecraft to feature a new weapon: Throwable discs and off-hand functionality

Minecraft will receive two major new features during the first game drop of 2027: a new throwing disc weapon for combat and expanded off-hand functionality in Bedrock Edition. Mojang Studios unveiled these features during TwitchCon, previewing changes designed to introduce new mechanics and reduce the differences between the game's two editions.

New Throwing Disc: How Will It Work?

The new weapon, called the Throwing Disc, will allow players to attack enemies from a distance and automatically return to their hands after each throw. Although its range will not be particularly long, it will be able to bounce off solid surfaces and change direction to reach other targets.

It will also be capable of passing through certain enemies, allowing players to hit multiple creatures with a single throw if they are aligned along its path.

The disc will have five variants crafted from different materials:

• Copper.
• Iron.
• Gold.
• Diamond.
• Netherite.

So far, Mojang has not confirmed the damage stats, crafting recipes, or possible enchantments for each variant.

Bedrock Will Allow More Items in the Off-Hand

Another upcoming change will expand the off-hand functionality in Bedrock Edition. Currently, this version restricts which items can be equipped in the off-hand, unlike Java Edition, which supports a wider variety of items.

With the announced change, players will be able to hold tools such as pickaxes and use both hands to combine different items. This will provide more options for exploration, building, and combat.

The change aims to reduce the differences between both editions and expand the equipment options available in Bedrock. However, Mojang has not yet detailed all the interactions this feature will support.

When Will These New Features Arrive in Minecraft?

Both features are planned for the first game drop of 2027, although Mojang has not confirmed an exact release date.

The company announced that expanded off-hand compatibility will arrive soon in a Bedrock Preview version. Meanwhile, more details about the throwing disc's implementation are still pending.

Both features represent changes to Minecraft's combat and equipment systems. While the new disc will offer another way to fight enemies, expanded off-hand functionality will allow Bedrock players to use more items and bring the edition closer to the options available in Java Edition.