Minecraft 1.21 countdown: What time will the update be released?

Minecraft 1.21 update is about to drop for the public and fans cannot hold their excitement any longer. Officially termed the ‘Tricky Trials,’ the update is going to bring a ton of new features and items to the game, making it one of the biggest updates in the history of Minecraft. So, when is the update dropping for players to access all the exciting new things?

Take a look at the Tricky Trials update countdown that we have included in this article with the expected time of the release.

Update: Minecraft 1.21 Tricky Trials is now out on all platforms

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Minecraft 1.21 update release time countdown

Mojang Studios did not reveal the exact time of the release, but we do know that the update will be dropped today, June 13, 2024, all around the world, across all platforms. While everyone was waiting for the update, Mojang Studios took to their official X handle and posted an image saying “soon.”

The tweet was posted at 9 PM IST with the caption, "One more day until the Tricky Trials Update!" This means we can expect the Minecraft 1.21 update to be released by 9 PM IST. Here are the equivalent times for major time zones:

• 8:30 AM PDT
• 11:30 AM EDT
• 4:30 PM BST
• 5:30 PM CEST
• 11:30 PM JST
• 12:30 AM AEST (next day)

Therefore, fans can anticipate the Minecrraft 1.21 update to drop around 9 PM IST (8:30 AM PDT, 11:30 AM EDT, 4:30 PM BST, 5:30 PM CEST, 11:30 PM JST, or 12:30 AM AEST).

Here’s a countdown for the Minecraft 1.21 update so that players can know exactly how many hours are left before they can get the update and start exploring every new feature the update brings.

The update will be released across all platforms including PC, Mac, Android, iOS, Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStation. Players can download the update by either updating the game or visiting the platform’s game/app store and searching the new version of the game.

The Minecraft 1.21 update brings new mobs such as the bogged, the Breeze, a new weapon called the mace, the crafter block, and the trial chambers. The update also improves the Nether portal to allow minecarts to travel seamlessly. The portal also allows players to take a passenger with them, such as other mobs or villagers in a boat or a camel.