1.21.9 Release Candidate 1 (known as 1.21.9-rc1 in the launcher) is the first and only release candidate for Java Edition 1.21.9, released on September 25, 2025. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_1.21.9-rc1

1.21.9 Pre-Release 4 (known as 1.21.9-pre4 in the launcher) is the fourth and final pre-release for Java Edition 1.21.9, released on September 23, 2025. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_1.21.9-pre4

1.21.9 Pre-Release 3 (known as 1.21.9-pre3 in the launcher) is the third pre-release for Java Edition 1.21.9, released on September 22, 2025, which fixes two bugs related to copper golems. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_1.21.9-pre3

1.21.9 Pre-Release 2 (known as 1.21.9-pre2 in the launcher) is the second pre-release for Java Edition 1.21.9, released on September 19, 2025. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_1.21.9-pre2

1.21.9 Pre-Release 1 (known as 1.21.9-pre1 in the launcher) is the first pre-release for Java Edition 1.21.9, released on September 16, 2025 with some changes to the mannequins and several bug fixes. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_1.21.9-pre1

25w37a is the ninth and final snapshot for Java Edition 1.21.9, released on September 9, 2025. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_25w37a

25w36b is the eighth snapshot for Java Edition 1.21.9, released on September 2, 2025. It fixes two crash bugs from 25w36a. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_25w36b

25w36a is the seventh snapshot for Java Edition 1.21.9, released on September 2, 2025. It improves several textures and visual features, adds the ability to set different world borders in different dimensions, and adds a new technical mob. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_25w36a

25w35a is the sixth snapshot for Java Edition 1.21.9, released on August 26, 2025, which adds the Minecraft Server Management Protocol, moves some server properties to game rules, improves copper golem behavior, and fixes bugs. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_25w35a

25w34b is the fifth snapshot for Java Edition 1.21.9, released on August 19, 2025, which fixes connectivity issues with Realms. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_25w34b

25w34a (incorrectly titled Snapshot 25w34a in-game) is the fourth snapshot for Java Edition 1.21.9, released on August 19, 2025. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_25w34a

25w33a is the third snapshot for Java Edition 1.21.9, released on August 12, 2025. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_25w33a

25w32a is the second snapshot for Java Edition 1.21.9, released on August 5, 2025, which adds new copper variant blocks. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_25w32a

25w31a is the first snapshot for Java Edition 1.21.9, released on July 29, 2025. It adds new features such as copper armor and tools, copper nuggets, copper horse armor, copper chests, copper golems, and shelves. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_25w31a

1.21.8 is a minor hotfix update for Java Edition released on July 17, 2025, which addresses various graphical and stability issues on certain devices. It is compatible with 1.21.7 servers. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_1.21.8

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1.21.7 is a minor hotfix update to Java Edition released on June 30, 2025, which adds a new music disc and painting referencing A Minecraft Movie, and fixes some critical issues from 1.21.6. It is not compatible with 1.21.6 servers. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_1.21.7

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1.21.7 Release Candidate 1 (known as 1.21.7-rc1 in the launcher) is the first release candidate for Java Edition 1.21.7, released on June 25, 2025. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_1.21.7-rc1

1.21.6, the release of Chase the Skies, is a game drop released on June 17, 2025. This drop introduces happy ghasts, the player locator bar, new music and the "Tears" music disc, craftable saddles and environmental fog. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_1.21.6

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1.21.6 Pre-Release 3 (known as 1.21.6-pre3 in the launcher) is the third pre-release for Java Edition 1.21.6, released on June 4, 2025. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_1.21.6-pre3

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1.21.6 Pre-Release 1 (known as 1.21.6-pre1 in the launcher) is the first pre-release for Java Edition 1.21.6, released on May 28, 2025. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_1.21.6-pre1

25w21a is the seventh and final snapshot for Java Edition 1.21.6, released on May 20, 2025. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_25w21a

25w20a is the sixth snapshot for Java Edition 1.21.6, released on May 13, 2025. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_25w20a

25w19a is the fifth snapshot for Java Edition 1.21.6 released on May 6, 2025. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_25w19a

25w18a is the fourth snapshot for Java Edition 1.21.6 released on April 29, 2025. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_25w18a

25w17a is the third snapshot for Java Edition 1.21.6 released on April 22, 2025, which makes the locator bar available in normal gameplay and fixes bugs. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_25w17a