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 Java Edition players can use the new snapshot update to get a brand new block type that gives even more control to creators.

Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot 22w45a is now available for players to test, and includes plenty of changes to Vex designs, the Creative Inventory, and more. There are also two new bamboo blocks.