Minecraft 1.21.1 debuted for Java Edition on August 8, 2024, as a hotfix update to fix a few critical exploits that were being used to intentionally crash multiplayer servers.

Run Minecraft Java on your Steam Deck with my straightforward step-by-step guide, using Prism Launcher to keep things simple.

Mojang Studios is now releasing Minecraft: Java Edition 1.19.4, a new patch update loaded with sizeable changes, creative updates, and accessibility improvements.