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### World Generation & Terrain * Added support for oceans using **GEBCO 2026 bathymetry data**. * Improved inland water generation so it works better in areas where terrain is unstable, including with fast LODs. * Added **Thin Shell Terrain**, which disables underground terrain and keeps only the surface. * This feature is currently **WIP**. * Deepslate is no longer used for mountains, as mountainous terrain is being reworked. * Fixed snow in mountains showing dirt underneath the snow when using fast LODs. --- ### Buildings, Roads & Structures * Improved buildings and added more road details and elements thanks to the **Arnis project**: https://arnismc.com * Distant Horizons LODs may not perfectly represent some of these new buildings yet. * Added an option for areas where ESA data shows built-up features such as buildings, roads, and infrastructure to use a Minecraft biome from the Köppen/ESA classification instead of only stone and gravel. * Villages no longer spawn in the middle of water bodies, such as lakes. --- ### Biomes * Made biome adjustments for better biome selection based on Köppen climate data. * Oceans now use **NOAA OISST v2.1** as the temperature source for biome classification. * Inland biomes still use Köppen/ESA data for classification. * Added a **Random Biomes** option with a percentage slider. * This is intended for a more Minecraft-like survival experience while still using real-world terrain. * This mode still uses Köppen and ESA data, but mixes in random Minecraft biomes. * Added more Minecraft biomes: * `warm_ocean` * `lukewarm_ocean` * `cold_ocean` * `frozen_ocean` * `deep_ocean` * `deep_lukewarm_ocean` * `deep_cold_ocean` * `deep_frozen_ocean` * `sunflower_plains` * `flower_forest` * New **Sulfur Caves** are planned. --- ### UI & Localization * Added Japanese translation. * Translations made with AI, so hopefully the translations are accurate 😅 * The **Set Spawnpoint** map search box now shows suggestions using Minecraft’s selected language. --- ### Fixes & Backend Improvements * Fixed some trees showing a gray palette instead of their proper color when using fast LODs. * Fixed issues across cache handling, terrain preview, and other backend systems. --- ## Known Issues * Some coastlines may still show broken or unusual terrain elevation. * This is mainly caused by resolution differences between inland and ocean terrain. * Ocean fast LODs may show strange underwater elevation near coastlines. * Fast LODs may show water elevation inconsistencies compared to full chunks.