The long wait is over — The Minecraft 1.21 ‘Tricky Trials’ update is now available to download with new mobs, the mace, and more
The next major Minecraft content update is finally here.
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June 13, 2024 —The Minecraft 1.21 ‘Tricky Trials’ update begins its official public rollout today, with Java Edition players able to download the new release first.
Months of development later, and Mojang Studios has finally begun to release the Minecraft 1.21 ‘Tricky Trials’ content update. With no further delays after announcing the planned release date and moving it into the final stage of development, Minecraft: Java Edition players on Windows PC, Linux, and Mac are the first that can download and play the completed update.
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on Xbox, Windows PC, PlayStation, Switch, and mobile devices will be following close behind, with that update also fully expected to arrive at some point today. Players should keep an eye out on their platform of choice for the update. Mojang Studios has also released aMinecraft 1.21 ‘Tricky Trials’ changelogfor those who want it, or you can check out ourMinecraft 1.21 ‘Tricky Trials’ update FAQfor a more digestible breakdown.
As a brief summary, players can expect new features like challenging Trial Chambers and automatic Crafters, new mobs like the Breeze and Bogged Skeleton, a new weapon in the Mace, and plenty of new customization and decoration options to discover.
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The day has finally come! After months of development and no small amount of speculation, Mojang Studios has confirmed when theMinecraft 1.21 ‘Tricky Trials’ updateis officially releasing toMinecraftplayers on every platform. Matching my expectations, the Tricky Trials update is aiming for an early summer release, meaning we only have a couple more weeks of waiting before we can fully dive in.
So,when does the next Minecraft update release? Mojang Studios has confirmed that the Minecraft 1.21 content update drops onJune 13, 2024, just two weeks away! The update will roll out to all players simultaneously, whether you play the Bedrock or Java Editions, or are on Xbox, Windows PC, PlayStation, Switch, or mobile devices.
Minecraft’s next major content update is a little smaller than originally expected thanks to the surpriserelease of the Minecraft ‘Armored Paws’ update, but it’s still packed with a ton of features. You can check out ourMinecraft 1.21 ‘Tricky Trials’ update FAQfor all the information, or you can skim the summary below.
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That’s not all that’s happening with thebest Xbox gameright now. In addition to the impending release of the Minecraft 1.21 ‘Tricky Trials’ update, Mojang Studios iscelebrating 15 years of Minecraft with the community, including free gifts, exclusive collaborations and merch, and even an opportunity to go on a real-life Minecraft adventure.Minecraft is even getting its own animated series on Netflix, which is an exciting step forward for this unstoppable franchise.
Of course, that’s in addition to thelive action Minecraft movie that’s already in the works. Finally, there’s asmall sign that Minecraft may finally come to Steamon Windows PC in the future, although nothing is set in stone on that front. Either way, it’s an exciting time to be a Minecraft fan, even without a major free content update right around the corner. Minecraft’s 1.21 ‘Tricky Trials’ update officially releases on June 13, 2024, so mark your calendars!
Zachary Boddy (They / Them) is a Staff Writer for Windows Central, primarily focused on covering the latest news in tech and gaming, the best Xbox and PC games, and the most interesting Windows and Xbox hardware. They have been gaming and writing for most of their life starting with the original Xbox, and started out as a freelancer for Windows Central and its sister sites in 2019. Now a full-fledged Staff Writer, Zachary has expanded from only writing about all things Minecraft to covering practically everything on which Windows Central is an expert, especially when it comes to Microsoft. You can find Zachary on Twitter@BoddyZachary.
