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Realms: New World Size Options

Realm owners can now choose between standard and expanded world sizes. The new option allows for larger exploration areas at the cost of slightly increased loading times.

MCBE.live Staff
Apr 05, 2026
3 min read

Realm owners now have more control over their world sizes with new configuration options.

New Size Options

Standard (Default) - 5000 x 5000 block play area - Optimized for performance - Recommended for most servers

Expanded - 10000 x 10000 block play area - Slightly longer loading times - Ideal for exploration-focused servers

Maximum - 20000 x 20000 block play area - Requires Realms Plus subscription - Best for large communities

How to Change

1. Open your Realm settings 2. Navigate to "World Options" 3. Select "World Size" 4. Choose your preferred size 5. Confirm and wait for world regeneration

**Note:** Changing world size will require a new world or reset. Existing builds cannot be migrated to expanded boundaries.

Performance Considerations

Larger worlds may experience: - Longer initial loading times - Increased backup durations - Slightly higher latency in remote chunks

We recommend expanded sizes only for servers with stable connections and patient players.