Unlike previous versions, Minecraft server software now relies on the latest version of Java (Java 16) in order to function correctly.

Minecraft: Java Edition 1.17.1 Release Candidate 2 is here. The changes in this snapshot aren't listed in an official changelog, but Mojang does mention that a few critical issues were resolved.

Minecraft is a game that never stops growing, with Mojang Studios releasing constant updates and patches. Today, Minecraft: Java Edition officially releases the 1.17.1 patch update for the 'Caves ...