Minecraft Snapshots

Minecraft 1.21.6 Pre-Release 4 – Minor Bug Fixes for Sound, Ghast Behavior & Pathfinding

Minecraft 1.21.6 Pre-Release 4 is a stability-focused update that prepares the game for the upcoming Chase the Skies release. While it doesn’t introduce new features, it resolves several bugs that affected sound playback, entity behavior, and mob navigation. These refinements help ensure a smoother experience for players across all systems, especially those interacting with new […]

Minecraft 1.21.9 Snapshot 25w31a – Copper Golem, Chests & F3 Overhaul

Minecraft 1.21.9 Snapshot 25w31a marks the beginning of the Fall 2025 update cycle with one of the most content-packed snapshots to date. This version introduces the Copper Golem, Copper Chests, oxidizable tools and lightning rods, functional Shelves, and a revamped F3 debug interface. Together, these additions significantly expand redstone automation, storage systems, and gameplay personalization […]

Minecraft 1.21.7 Release Candidate 1 – Lava Chicken Disc & Visual Fixes

Minecraft 1.21.7 Release Candidate 1 acts as a pre-release patch to smooth out bugs and polish content introduced in the “Chase the Skies” update (1.21.6). This version introduces new collectibles inspired by the upcoming Minecraft Movie, such as a themed music disc and painting, while fixing persistent rendering and gameplay issues. It’s a light yet […]

Minecraft 1.21.6 Snapshot 25w21a – Cloud Redesign & Better Taming Mechanics

Minecraft 1.21.6 Snapshot 25w21a introduces a wave of subtle yet impactful updates, especially for players who enjoy caring for mobs and fine-tuning visual fidelity. Among the most notable additions are visually improved cloud formations, new horse feeding mechanics using carrots, and fresh sound effects for lead snapping and saddle shearing. Behind the scenes, dialog UI […]

Minecraft 1.21.6 Pre-Release 1 – Vibration Upgrades and UI Dialog Overhaul

Minecraft 1.21.6 Pre-Release 1 introduces targeted bug fixes and technical enhancements in preparation for the summer “Chase the Skies” release. Highlights include a refined vibration system for equipment interactions, adjusted ambient audio settings, and a massive overhaul to in-game dialog mechanics. Players and mapmakers alike will benefit from these UI-focused improvements, while survival users gain […]

Minecraft 1.21.6 Pre-Release 3 – Interface Sound Overhaul and Critical Fixes

Minecraft 1.21.6 Pre-Release 3 introduces a subtle yet impactful addition to the game’s sound system and addresses several bugs ahead of the official “Chase the Skies” update. The key highlight is the inclusion of a new “UI” sound category, giving players greater control over user interface audio like button clicks and dialog interactions. Alongside this, […]

Minecraft 1.21.8 Release Candidate 1 – Graphics Fixes for Intel & AMD Issues

Minecraft 1.21.8 Release Candidate 1 is a pre-release update aimed purely at bug fixes and performance improvements rather than introducing new content. This version is part of Mojang’s ongoing commitment to stability across different hardware configurations, with a particular focus on fixing graphical issues affecting Intel and AMD graphics cards. No new features or gameplay […]

Minecraft 1.21.6 Snapshot 25w20a – Music Update & Saddle Crafting Arrive

The Minecraft 1.21.6 Snapshot 25w20a introduces a major audio expansion, long-awaited saddle crafting, and several important technical and visual enhancements in preparation for the full 1.21.6 release. This snapshot adds a new music disc, five ambient biome-specific soundtracks, an updated title screen panorama, and new gameplay mechanics like shearing saddles off mobs. It also marks […]

Minecraft 1.21.7 Release Candidate 2 – Fixing Some Bugs Before Launch

The Minecraft 1.21.7 Release Candidate 2 addresses several critical issues that emerged after RC1, ensuring the game is stable and properly aligned with updated data and resource pack formats. This version is part of the final polish phase for Minecraft 1.21.7 and ensures compatibility for players, server operators, and resource pack creators ahead of the […]

Minecraft 1.21.6 Release Candidate 1 – Get Ready to Chase the Skies

The Minecraft 1.21.6 Release Candidate 1 signals the final stage of testing before the full release of the “Chase the Skies” update. This version focuses on final polish and bug fixes, aiming to ensure stability, accuracy, and improved gameplay experience across both survival and technical systems. With just a few lingering issues addressed, Mojang prepares […]

Minecraft 1.21.6 Pre-Release 2 – Chase the Skies Drop Update

The Minecraft 1.21.6 Pre-Release 2, part of the broader “Chase the Skies” update cycle, delivers important bug fixes, sound system adjustments, and UI improvements, with a special focus on refining the behavior of the newly introduced Happy Ghast. This pre-release improves compatibility for older content, enhances dialogue input controls, and continues Mojang’s goal of refining […]

Minecraft 1.21.9 Snapshot 25w32a – Copper Fire Effects, UI Features, and 50+ Fixes

The Minecraft 1.21.9 Snapshot 25w32a is a focused pre-release update that brings several new copper-based blocks, a text component system upgrade, and over 50 bug fixes and rendering improvements. This snapshot is part of the ongoing development for Minecraft 1.21.9 and introduces exciting decorative elements such as Copper Torch, Copper Lantern, and Copper Chain, all […]