How to download Minecraft 1.21 update on Java Edition

The Minecraft 1.21 Tricky Trials update is finally out for Java Edition. After months of waiting, you can finally download the update, and start trying out the features and checking out all the new mobs and items that have been added to the game. Currently, only the Java Edition is out, so you can download the update if you have the game on a Mac or PC, or a Linux device.

Downloading the update is simple and easy. In this article, we will present how to install the Minecraft 1.21 Tricky Trials update for Java Edition in easy steps. Let’s get started.

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Minecraft 1.21 Java Edition: How to download and install the Tricky Trials update

Download the update via Minecraft Launcher (Image via Mojang Studios)

To download the 1.21 Tricky Trials update, all you need is an internet connection, a legal copy of the game, and the Minecraft Launcher. Here are all the necessary steps:

• Step 1: Open Minecraft Launcher. The first page shows the offer and the launch button.
• Step 2: Look for the Installation option on the top bar and click on it. This will open the installation page.
• Step 3: The installation page is where you can download all the latest releases. Here, if the latest release is not shown by default, click on the Search tab, look for Release 1.21, and then download it.
• Step 4: Wait for the download to finish. Once it is done, you can launch the game and start playing it.

The wait for Minecraft 1.21 was well worth it as it adds a ton of new features. One of the most anticipated features of the update is the new weapon called the mace. It is the most powerful, but it comes with a caveat.

You can increase the attack power of this weapon by using it from a height. The higher you attack from, the stronger the impact will be. A well-timed attack will also cancel any fall damage. So using the mace will require some practice as missing the attack timing will lead to you incurring damage.

Apart from the mace, the game is also getting 20 new paintings that you can hang in your base and give it a refreshed look. The Nether portal is also getting some tweaks. You can now take a passenger with you on a boat or a camel through the portal. Not just that, the Nether portal now allows minecarts to pass through seamlessly.