Minecraft News

Minecraft 1.21.10

It’s hotfixin’ time in the shipping room this week! Today we are releasing 1.21.10 to address some important issues that have been reported for 1.21.9.
And for those of you that were hoping for a Snapshot release today, fret not! We are planning on releasing that one later this week. Exciting times!

CHANGELOG:
Developer’s Notes:
* We’ve fixed 6 bugs in this release
* This release is compatible with 1.21.9 servers
* Data Pack and Resource Pack versions are unchanged
* View the full changelog on Minecraft.net

GET THE RELEASE:
Cross-platform server jar:
* Minecraft server jar

Report bugs here:
* Minecraft issue tracker!

Want to give feedback?
* For any feedback and suggestions, head over to the Feedback Site.

Minecraft 1.21.9 - The Copper Age Drop

Minecraft has entered The Copper Age! Express yourself in every shade of copper as you transform this versatile metal into handy tools, shiny armor, gleaming light sources, oxidizing decor, smart storage, and even lively mechanical companions known as copper golems.

CHANGELOG:
New Features:
* Added Copper Chest
* Added Copper Golem
* Added Copper Golem Statue Block
* Added Copper Equipment
* Added Copper Decorations
* Added Shelf
* Added light flashes to The End dimension
* Added Chat Drafts
* Added sound previews to the Music & Sound Options sliders
* Added the Minecraft Server Management Protocol
* Added support for servers to have an in-game Code of Conduct
* Added Halychian language support

Changes:
* Performance improvements
* The Chain block has been renamed to “Iron Chain”
* Monster Spawn Eggs now have a tooltip warning when the difficulty is set to Peaceful
* Changes to world loading and the “Spawn Chunks”
* A dimension with player activity, forceloaded chunks, active portals, or Ender Pearls in flight is considered “active” and continues processing chunks and entities
* Reworked the debug overlay to be less cluttered and more configurable
* Players seen in the game world of the current server are now always shown in the Social Interactions screen even if they are offline
* Players now stop flying when switching from Spectator Mode to Creative Mode if they are near the ground
* Migrated several server properties into game rules
* OpenGL 3.3 is now required to play the game, up from 3.2.
- Removed Herobrine

Technical Changes:
* Pack versions now have minor versions
* The Data Pack version is now 88.0
* The Resource Pack version is now 69.0
* Some previously hidden debug features have been exposed to players

Developer’s Notes:
* We’ve fixed 149 bugs in this release.
* View the full changelog on Minecraft.net

GET THE RELEASE:
Cross-platform server jar:
* Minecraft server jar

Report bugs here:
* Minecraft issue tracker!

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* For any feedback and suggestions, head over to the Feedback Site.

Minecraft 1.21.8

Nothing beats graphical corruption and freeze issues like a blazing, steamy hotfix. Today we are releasing 1.21.8 fixing various issues experienced on certain graphics devices.

Fixed Bugs In 1.21.8:
* We’ve fixed 8 bugs in this release. View the full list on Minecraft.net.

GET THE RELEASE:
Cross-platform server jar:
* Minecraft server jar

Report bugs here:
* Minecraft issue tracker!

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* For any feedback and suggesstions, head over to the Feedback Site.

Minecraft 1.21.7

A hot-as-lava hotfix. It’s Minecraft 1.21.7, bringing updates to your disco, plus a fresco and some crash and bug fixes.

Changelog:
* Added a painting of a good boy by artist Sarah Boeving
* Added music disc “Lava Chicken” by Hyper Potions
- Removed Herobrine

Fixed Bugs In 1.21.7:
* We’ve fixed 16 bugs in this release. View the full list on Minecraft.net.

GET THE RELEASE:
Cross-platform server jar:
* Minecraft server jar

Report bugs here:
* Minecraft issue tracker!

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* For any feedback and suggesstions, head over to the Feedback Site.

Minecraft 1.21.6 - The Chase the Skies Drop

Soar the skies with the new Chase the Skies drop, the second Minecraft game drop of 2025.

Changelog:
* Added Happy Ghast mob
* Added Dried Ghast block
* Added Harness items
* Added the Locator Bar, a new HUD element that shows the direction of other Players in multiplayer
* Added a new Music Disc with the track “Tears” by Amos Roddy
* Added 5 new music tracks by Amos Roddy
* Added new advancements
* Added Old Spelling Indonesian (Indonesian pre-reform) and Cantabrian language support
- Removed Herobrine

Fixed Bugs In 1.21.6:
* Nearly 100 bugs were fixed in this release. View the full list on Minecraft.net.

GET THE RELEASE:
Cross-platform server jar:
* Minecraft server jar

Report bugs here:
* Minecraft issue tracker!

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* For any feedback and suggesstions, head over to the Feedback Site.

A MINECRAFT MOVIE - OUT NOW!

A MINECRAFT MOVIE is officially out in theaters! Embark on an adventure that has it all: a ragtag group of misfits, a mysterious blocky world, angry hordes of piglins, and of course, Steve! How will our heroes fare in the Overworld? Will they ever get back home? And how will they deal with the minor ordeal of a piglin plot to conquer the Overworld? Grab your ticket, snatch the biggest bucket of popcorn you can handle, and find out!

Get Tickets:
* United States
* International

Free In-Game Content:
To celebrate A MINECRAFT MOVIE, we’ve partnered up with Warner Bros. Pictures to create some thrilling (and completely free!) in-game content* so you can adventure beyond the silver screen. Get it all exclusively on Minecraft: Bedrock Edition at the Minecraft Marketplace!

* A MINECRAFT MOVIE DLC
* A MINECRAFT MOVIE Add-On
* Lava Chicken Add-On
* A MINECRAFT MOVIE: Hero Pack

Free Wallpaper:
A MINECRAFT MOVIE isn’t just for the silver screen! Bring the adventure to your small, medium, and big screens with a free wallpaper.
* Download Here

We couldn’t be more excited for you to finally see A MINECRAFT MOVIE! We hope you have fun seeing the Overworld through a new lens and enjoy the ride together with Steve, Garrett, Dawn, Natalie, and Henry. And remember, always bring a water bucket!

Minecraft 1.21.5 - The Spring to Life Drop

It’s time to experience new wonders of the Overworld as we release the Spring to Life drop, the first Minecraft game drop of 2025.

Changelog:
* Added cold and warm variants for the Pig, Cow and Chicken
* Sheep now spawn with wool color dependent on the biome in which they spawn
* Added new sound variants for Wolves
* Added fallen tree generation
* Added Firefly Bush block
* Added Leaf Litter block
* Added Wildflowers block
* Added Bush block
* Added Short Dry Grass and Tall Dry Grass blocks
* Added Cactus Flower block which can grow on Cactus blocks
* Added new falling leaf particles to all Leaves blocks that did not already have them
* Added new ambient block sounds in the Desert and Badlands biomes
* Added language support for Kyrgyz
* Overhauled the visuals of each Spawn Egg to improve readability and accessibility
- Removed Herobrine

Fixed Bugs In 1.21.5:
* Around 126 bugs were fixed in this release. View the full list on Minecraft.net.

GET THE RELEASE:
Cross-platform server jar:
* Minecraft server jar

Report bugs here:
* Minecraft issue tracker!

Want to give feedback?
* For any feedback and suggesstions, head over to the Feedback Site.

Minecraft 1.21.4 - The Garden Awakens Drop

Shh! I’m writing this changelog from behind a Pale Oak tree – and I have to be very quiet because the Garden Awakens drop is finally here – and Creakings are spawning in Pale Gardens all across the Overworld!

Changelog:
* Added Pale Garden Biome, Pale Oak tree, Pale Moss block, Pale Moss carpet, Pale Hanging Moss and Pale Oak woodset
* Added the Creaking mob, Creaking Spawn Egg and Creaking Heart block
* Added the Resin block family
* Added Eyeblossoms
* Swords are no longer considered efficient tools for mining Moss Carpet
* Bees are now withered on player interactions with Wither Roses instead of typical breeding/growing behavior
* Baby Cats and Wolves now get a collar with the color that is a mix between the parents collar color if possible
* Added language support for Popoloca
* The durations of the effects of Suspicious Stews have been aligned with those in Bedrock Edition
* Blocks that require support now always drop when broken with any tool
* The Brewing Stand now drops when broken with any tool
* The Ender Chest now drops Obsidian when broken with an incorrect tool, instead of dropping nothing
* The criteria for replacing armor slot items now prioritize items with better base armor or toughness, more enchantments, less damage, or a custom name if the old one lacks one
* The criteria for replacing main hand slot items now prioritize preferred weapons, items with higher base damage, more enchantments, less damage, or a custom name if the old one lacks one
* Skeleton-like mobs (excluding Wither Skeletons) now prefer Bows
* Adult Piglins and Pillagers prefer Crossbows
* Drowned prefer Tridents when picking up weapons
- Removed Herobrine

Fixed Bugs In 1.21.4:
* Around 206 bugs were fixed in this release. View the full list on Minecraft.net.

GET THE RELEASE:
Cross-platform server jar:
* Minecraft server jar

Report bugs here:
* Minecraft issue tracker!

Want to give feedback?
* For any feedback and suggesstions, head over to the Feedback Site.

The future of Minecraft’s development

This year marks Minecraft’s fifteenth birthday—a milestone that celebrates 15 years of mining, crafting, surviving, and evolving together. Since its humble beginnings as Cave Game in 2009, Minecraft has grown with each free update, from jungle biomes in 2012 to trial chambers in 2024. This journey has been possible thanks to you, our cherished community, who have shaped the game every step of the way.

As we look to our sixteenth birthday and beyond, we’re excited to share our plans for Minecraft’s future: delivering new features more regularly, revamping Minecraft Live, and continuing to improve your experience.

MORE REGULAR GAME UPDATES:
We’re shifting from one free summer update to multiple free game drops throughout the year, starting with changes like functional decorated pots in December 2023 and the Armored Paws update in April 2024. These game drops will vary in size and will bring you features to explore more frequently.
Alongside these updates, we’re working on a native PlayStation®5 version and improvements to multiplayer, making it easier to connect with friends.

A NEW MINECRAFT LIVE:
Minecraft Live is evolving! Instead of one annual show in October, there will now be two focused broadcasts each year. These events will provide regular updates on new features, testing developments, and news from across the Minecraft franchise. While we’re retiring the mob vote, this new format ensures more frequent engagement with the latest game developments.

A FUTURE SHAPED TOGETHER:
Your feedback drives Minecraft’s evolution, from suggesting cherry groves to refining features like the armadillo’s design. Together, we’ve built a game that stands the test of time, and we’re excited to continue shaping its future with you. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey!

Minecraft 1.21 - The Tricky Trials

It’s a fantastic day today, because it’s release day Thursday! And not just any old release day.

This one is extra special because today we’re shipping Minecraft: Java Edition 1.21, also known as the Tricky Trials Update!

Changelog:
* Added a new underground structure called the Trial Chambers
* Added the Breeze and Bogged mobs
* Added a new weapon, the Mace
* Added 3 new enchantments exclusive to the Mace
* Added 8 new blocks
* Added Trial Explorer Maps
* Added Ominous Bottles
* Added Wind Charge
* Added Trial Keys
* Added Ominous Trial Keys
* Added Breeze Rods
* Added 3 new Pottery Sherds
* Added 2 new Banner Patterns
* Added 2 new Armor Trims
* Added 4 new Potions
* Added 4 new Tipped Arrows
* Added 3 new Music Discs by Aaron Cherof and Lena Raine
* Added 20 new Paintings
* Added 6 new Status Effects
* Added 9 new music tracks by Aaron Cherof, Kumi Tanioka, and Lena Raine
* Added 8 new Advancements
* Added 4 new cave ambient sounds
* Redesigned Bad Omen to give access to Ominous Events
* Boats are now leashable
- Removed Herobrine

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Cross-platform server jar:
* Minecraft server jar

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* Minecraft issue tracker!

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* For any feedback and suggesstions, head over to the Feedback Site.