Source:Mojang
Cherry Grove Overhaul
1.22 comprehensively optimizes cherry grove biomes. Enhanced pink petal particles, 30% increased tree density, cherry grove lakes and waterfalls, full cherry wood building block set (pink planks/slabs/fences/doors/trapdoors). Cherry groves are now among the best biomes for survival bases.
Archaeology System Expanded
3 new dig sites: desert pyramid chamber, jungle temple chamber, swamp archaeology pit. 5 new pottery shard patterns and 2 new sniffer plants (torchflower and pitcher plant). Suspicious sand and gravel now generate in more structures.
Bamboo Wood Building Set
Bamboo now produces a complete building block set: bamboo planks, slabs, stairs, fences, doors, trapdoors, signs, and rafts (replacing boats). Bamboo's natural texture and color bring a fresh style to building.
Other Changes
Villager trading rebalancing (librarian enchanted books distributed by biome), 7 new default skins, 3 new advancement challenges, performance optimization (10-15% FPS boost), and many bug fixes.