advancement
The Next Generation Advancement - Minecraft
Hold the Dragon Egg - a goal advancement in the End tab.
The Next Generation — advancement details
The Next Generation is on the End tab of the advancements screen. It is a goal frame, following Free the End.
Overview
The Next Generation is part of the End advancement tab in Minecraft 1.21.4. Hold the Dragon Egg This page covers its real unlock trigger.
Step-by-step walkthrough
- Unlock "Free the End" first if you haven't - it's the prerequisite for "The Next Generation".
- Aim to satisfy: Hold the Dragon Egg
- The real unlock trigger is: Inventory changed.
Pro tips
- Advancements often chain together - completing related ones nearby unlocks the next tier automatically.
- Some advancements require rare drops or specific mob interactions; farming setups can make repeat attempts much faster.
Difficulty and time commitment
- Difficulty: Medium
- Estimated time per run: 15-45 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What tab is "The Next Generation" in?
"The Next Generation" belongs to the End advancement tab.
Do I need another advancement first?
Yes - you need to unlock "Free the End" before "The Next Generation" becomes available.
Is "The Next Generation" a Task, Goal, or Challenge advancement?
"The Next Generation" is a Goal-tier advancement, shown with a rounded goal-style frame in-game.
What exactly triggers "The Next Generation"?
The real game data lists trigger: Inventory changed.
Does "The Next Generation" unlock anything else?
"The Next Generation" is a leaf advancement - it doesn't have any known follow-up advancements in this tab.