What you need to know
Minecraft: Java Edition has a snapshot program to test future changes and updates before public release.
The latest snapshot, 21w19a, doesn t include any exciting new features, but does continue to split Caves and Cliffs Update features.
Certain unfinished recipes like bundles and candles have been moved to the second half of the update coming this winter.
Minecraft: Java Edition is also being upgraded to the much newer Java 16 version with this snapshot.
Hardcore Minecraft fans have something to look forward to today, as Mojang Studios releases Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot 21w19a with new changes and tweaks for the upcoming Caves and Cliffs Update. Today s snapshot doesn t include any major changes, even compared to the previous 21w18a snapshot, and instead continues to split features for the two Caves and Cliffs Update releases later this year. Minecraft: Java Edition is also being upgraded to Java 16 with this Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot.