Minecraft's Happy Ghasts: Discover the Nether’s Surprising New Friends!

Meet Minecraft’s Happy Ghasts! Ghasts, the Nether’s iconic weeping mobs, are getting a cheerful twist! Learn how Happy Ghasts are flipping the script with smiles, new behaviors, and playful interactions.

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