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.

To get into the Minecraft beta on Java edition on PC, you'll need to follow these steps: Install the Minecraft Java client by logging into your account and downloading it.

New to Minecraft? Here's all you need to know about the difference between Bedrock and Java, and how it affects you.

How to Buy and Install Minecraft on (Almost) Anything: Where to Download, What Version, and More Punch a tree.

How do you play with your friends in Minecraft? It all depends which version of the game you're playing, as it's one of the many Java vs. Bedrock differences. We'll cover the prerequisites for ...