Release day is nearly here! But until then, a release candidate has arrived to give us some cheer. So, today, we explore Minecraft 1.21 Release Candidate 1, the changes it undoes, and the time we expect Minecraft 1.21 to officially go live.
Patch Notes
Changes
- The changes to Burn Time reduction from Fire Protection and Knockback reduction from Blast Protection from pre-release 4 have been reverted
- We have heard your feedback, and we expect to rebalance these two enchantments in the future to find a better place for them
- Values are now the same as in 1.20.6
- These effects still stack from wearing multiple pieces (changed from 1.20.6)
Fixed Bugs In Minecraft 1.21 Release Candidate 1
- MC-272888 – Zooming with riptide still applies mace wind burst if held in main hand
- MC-273007 – Projectiles have incorrect motion when shot from a vehicle which was entered with player velocity
- MC-273158 – Animals stay floating after getting on a boat
How to Install Minecraft 1.21 Release Candidate 1
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Installing Minecraft 1.21 Release Candidate 1 on Java Edition is as easy as can be! Below, we have detailed the three steps every player will need.
- First, open the Minecraft Launcher and enable snapshots under the “Installations” tab.
- Second, click “New Installation” and then “Latest Snapshot” in the drop-down menu.
- Third, click “Create,” and the new release candidate installation will be a selectable option before clicking “Play.”
With that, the setup is complete! But remember, updates can corrupt old worlds. Ensure backups have been taken!
How to Create Minecraft 1.21 Release Candidate 1 Servers
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At MelonCube Hosting, Minecraft 1.21 Release Candidate 1 servers are already available to try! Simply select your desired package, then the release candidate, and your server will be set up following checkout before quickly coming online.
Minecraft 1.21 Release Candidate 1 Patch Notes
It is hard to believe that tomorrow, around 10 AM to 2 PM EST, we will be enjoying Minecraft 1.21 Tricky Trials! Is there a feature you are most excited for? We can’t help but think the crafter will be a complete game-changer!
Until Next Time,
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