Mojang has officially launched Minecraft 1.21.6 Release Candidate 1, marking the final stretch before the full release of the update. This pre-release build focuses on fine-tuning the game ahead of the full 1.21.6 rollout, which is now just around the corner.
Key Fixes in 1.21.6 Release Candidate 1:
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? MC-298022 – Fixed a display bug with unsaved Books and Quills that failed to render content properly when overflowing lines were added.
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? MC-298633 – Resolved an issue where the Happy Ghast would trap players in blocks during mounting or dismounting.
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? MC-298658 – Corrected a bug causing the Locator Bar to show inaccurate player positions after respawning.
This update keeps the focus on polishing the latest gameplay additions while ensuring a smoother ride for all players.
When Will 1.21.6 Be Released?
With Release Candidate 1 now available, the official release of Minecraft 1.21.6 is expected very soon, potentially within days. If no major bugs are discovered, this build could be finalized as the official update.