{"id":48413,"date":"2024-03-25T11:35:55","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T10:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1911970"},"modified":"2024-03-25T12:22:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T11:22:00","slug":"minecraft-1-21-release-date-speculation-latest-update-news","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/minecraft-1-21-release-date-speculation-latest-update-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Minecraft 1.21 release date speculation & latest update news"},"content":{"rendered":"

When can we expect the new patch? <\/p>

By Ben Huxley\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 25 March 2024 at 10:35 AM<\/p>

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It may be well over a decade since the launch of Minecraft, but the \u2018blocktastic\u2019 sandbox game is showing no signs of fatigue \u2013 with its latest 1.21 update on the way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Originally unveiled to the world at Minecraft Live in October 2023, the new update is now being tested in various ways, with the full rollout expected later this year. <\/span><\/p>\n

Naturally, developer Mojang has been teasing what can be expected, along with some official news. We also have the odd rumour or two.<\/span><\/p>\n

Everything from fresh weapons and powers to new ways of unlocking exciting rewards are on the way. Having shifted over 300 million copies, Mojang is making sure its player base is contoured over the course of 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s dive into the details of what\u2019s in store for the Minecraft 1.21 update, including what\u2019s available to test now and the release date of when it will be available for everyone. <\/span><\/p>\n

When is the Minecraft 1.21 release <\/strong>date?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Minecraft.<\/span><\/figcaption> Mojang<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Mojang has yet to reveal an official release date for Minecraft 1.21<\/strong>, at the time of writing.<\/p>\n

As the last two updates \u2013 The Wild and Trails and Tales \u2013 were both made live in June, it\u2019s fair to assume the next update will arrive at a similar time.<\/p>\n

So with that, we\u2019d expect Minecraft 1.21 to release sometime in June 2024<\/strong>. As soon as anything official is confirmed, we\u2019ll make sure to update this page.<\/p>

Minecraft 1.21 update news, rumours and predictions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As for what the update will include, we have lots of details on that due to the Minecraft Live event in October 2023, as well as a few blog updates that have shared more details on what\u2019s in the pipeline.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at the new features:<\/p>\n

The Vault<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Vaults in Minecraft.<\/span><\/figcaption> Mojang<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Vaults were uploaded into Minecraft for testing on 31st January 2024. The big difference between these and chests is that this loot can only be found in trial chambers \u2013 and Vaults reward every player.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wind Charge<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Wind Charge in Minecraft.<\/span><\/figcaption> Mojang<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

A new item in the form of the Wind Charge, which allows players to harness the element\u2019s power, is now being tested ahead of its full rollout. It cannot be crafted and can only be obtained from defeating breezes. <\/span><\/p>\n

By utilising the wind, you can launch a \u201cpowerful projectile of air\u201d at enemies, which will send them hurdling back alongside inflicting damage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mace<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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A Mace in Minecraft.<\/span><\/figcaption> Mojang<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

A new weapon known as the Mace<\/a> is now available for testing in Minecraft Snapshot and Minecraft Preview. It can be crafted by combining a Breeze Rod with a Heavy Core. Once created, it has lots of special attacks and can help negate fall damage.<\/p>\n

Wolves<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Wolves in Minecraft.<\/span><\/figcaption> Mojang<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

After years of requests from fans, eight new variations of wolves are coming to Minecraft. This was confirmed in a <\/span>blog post <\/span><\/a>in March, where testing has now begun in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition beta and Preview and Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot. <\/span><\/p>\n

Customisable wolf armour is also available, which will absorb all enemy damage until it breaks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The new wolf variations include:<\/span><\/p>\n