Minecraft 1.21.11 Release Candidate 1 Is Out Now
▼ Summary
– The “Mounts of Mayhem” update’s first Release Candidate is being released, with the final version planned for December 9th if no critical issues are found.
– Key changes include increasing the Spear’s knockback charge duration and improving its charge attack animations.
– The Release Candidate is for Minecraft: Java Edition and is installed via the launcher by enabling snapshots, with a warning that it can corrupt worlds.
– An experimental, non-obfuscated version of this snapshot is also available for download and setup through the launcher.
– Players are directed to specific links to download an unobfuscated server jar and to report bugs.
The latest step toward the official launch of the Mounts of Mayhem update arrives with the first Release Candidate for Minecraft 1.21.11. This version is now available for testing, and if no major problems are discovered, it will become the final public release scheduled for Tuesday, December 9th. This phase represents the final polish before the official drop, allowing developers to address any last-minute critical issues.
This Release Candidate introduces a key adjustment to the new Spear weapon. Developers have extended the time window during which a charging Spear can inflict knockback on targets. Additionally, the visual Charge Attack animations have been refined to more accurately match the distinct phases of the weapon’s charge cycle, providing clearer feedback to players during combat.
For players eager to test this pre-release version, the Release Candidate is available for Minecraft: Java Edition. Installation requires opening the Minecraft Launcher and enabling snapshots within the “Installations” tab. It is crucial to remember that testing versions carry a risk of corrupting saved worlds. Always create a backup of your worlds or run the snapshot in a completely separate folder to protect your primary game data.
In parallel with this release, Mojang is progressing with plans to remove obfuscation from Java Edition. An experimental, non-obfuscated version of this snapshot is also accessible through the Launcher. To try it, users must download a provided zip file, extract its contents into the “versions” folder within their local Minecraft application data directory, and then restart the Launcher. From there, creating a new launch installation and selecting the “unobfuscated 1.21.11 Release Candidate 1_unobfuscated” version will initiate the process, with the game downloading any remaining necessary files upon startup.
A corresponding unobfuscated server jar file is available for server administrators who wish to test this experimental build. Players who encounter bugs during testing are encouraged to report them through the official channels, and general feedback on the update’s features is also welcomed by the development team as they finalize the Mounts of Mayhem content.
(Source: Minecraft.net)
