Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot 21w19a brings Minecraft to Java 16, moves ‘Caves and Cliffs Update’ recipes
Minecraft isn’t adding any new features here, but it’s now upgraded to Java 16.
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HardcoreMinecraftfans have something to look forward to today, as Mojang Studios releasesMinecraft: Java Edition Snapshot 21w19awith new changes and tweaks for the upcomingCaves and Cliffs Update. Today’s snapshot doesn’t include any major changes, even compared to theprevious 21w18a snapshot, and instead continues to split features for thetwo Caves and Cliffs Update releases later this year. Minecraft: Java Edition is also being upgraded to Java 16 with thisMinecraft: Java Edition snapshot.
The highlights of today’s Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot 21w19a include moving some unfinished recipes like bundles and candles to the second half of the Caves and Cliffs Update, an upgrade to Java 16, and a hefty number of bug fixes.
This isn’t the most exciting snapshot for Minecraft: Java Edition, but it doesn’t deter the game from stubbornly holding on to its place among thebest PC games. Show your love for Minecraft with something from the best merch, toys, and gifts for Minecraft.
The full changelog for Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot 21w19a includes:
Changes
Caves and Cliffs Update preview
Technical changes
Java 16
Item command
Bug fixes
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