Minecraft 1.21.1 debuted for Java Edition on August 8, 2024, as a hotfix update to fix a few critical exploits that were being used to intentionally crash multiplayer servers.

Minecraft v1.16 is a part of the Nether Update, a major update in the game that added a ton of new elements. Players can update to the latest version simply through their launcher.

Here's how to download Minecraft and install on PC, whether you're looking for the original Java version or Minecraft for Windows.

Minecraft gets new "unified" PC launcher for Bedrock, Java, and Dungeons "Instead of having separate launchers for the Bedrock and Java Edition, you will be able to start both versions of ...

Minecraft players struggle to play Java Edition with the new Launcher causing log-in difficulties and long download times.

With a new update rolling out today to everyone today, the Minecraft: Java Edition launcher is now unified with Dungeons.