October 18, 2023

What will be added in Minecraft 1.21?

Minecraft 1.21 update will be released in the summer of 2024. Details of the update were announced on Minecraft Live 2023.

Trial Chamber

This is a new structure with challenge rooms. Here you can find chests with loot and a new mob. Procedurally generated, which means you’ll face a new challenge each time you enter.

Screenshot of Trial Chamber.

Trial spawner

  • Spawn mobs
  • This is one of the trials in the Trial Chamber
  • After winning, you will receive a reward
  • The more players there are, the harder the challenge and the better the reward
  • It recharges and you can take the challenge again
  • Smokes while recharging
Screenshot of Trial spawner.

Breeze

This is new mob in Trial Chamber. Uses the wind to attack.

  • Does not destroy blocks around
  • Interacts with certain mobs and creates a redstone signal
  • Activates various traps in the room
Screenshot of Breeze.

Copper bulbs

  • Can be toggled on and off using redstone pulses
  • Oxidize and become darker. Can be cleaned with an axe

Other features

These are not all the features that will be added to Minecraft 1.21. Developers still have a lot of time until the summer of 2024. Some other features are already known, and they are written about here: Minecraft Live 2023: Announced features.