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.

Minecraft 1.21 Java Edition: How to download and install the Tricky Trials update Download the update via Minecraft Launcher (Image via Mojang Studios) ...

Mojang Studios has released Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.5, titled the "Spring to Life" update, marking the first major update of 2025. The update introduces biome-specific animal variants, new ...

For those interested in experimenting with these new mechanics, Minecraft: Java Edition players will need to enable “snapshots” and install them from the game’s launcher.

The Minecraft April Fools Craftmine Update enables players to create custom, wacky worlds, and explore them to find even rarer seed ingredients.