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September 27, 2025

Minecraft 1.21.9 RC: Players can test latest bug fixes ahead of full release

Mojang has released the first release candidate for Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.9, which may be the final version before the official update. This release candidate addresses several bugs, including issues with monster spawning and a visual glitch with conduit textures. Players can access the release candidate through the Minecraft Launcher by enabling snapshots, but are advised to back up their data due to potential world corruption. The cross-platform server jar is also available for multiplayer testing. Players are encouraged to report bugs and provide feedback.

AppWizard

July 12, 2025

Minecraft’s mob vote loser just made a surprise comeback — and it brought brand new gear to the Bedrock Preview with it

Mojang has reintroduced the Copper Golem, a character that lost the 2021 Mob Vote, as part of the latest Bedrock Preview update. Players can summon the Copper Golem by placing a carved pumpkin on a copper block, which also introduces the Copper Chest. The Copper Golem retrieves items from nearby Copper Chests and deposits them into standard chests. It can carry a maximum of 16 identical items and has a range of 15 blocks. The Copper Golem does not deposit into barrels, shulker boxes, hoppers, or dispensers, and unstackable enchanted gear can only be deposited if the enchantments match. Mojang has also introduced a complete set of copper tools and armor, including items like the Copper Axe, Hoe, Pickaxe, Shovel, Sword, Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, and Boots. Copper gear has the same damage values as stone but offers higher durability and better enchantability. Copper tools cannot mine redstone, gold, emeralds, or diamond ore, but they are more durable and faster than stone tools. Copper gear does not undergo oxidation, unlike copper blocks and golems. The preview is available for testing on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11, and other compatible Bedrock platforms without needing to opt in via the Xbox Insider Hub. Players need a copy of Minecraft: Bedrock Edition to participate. Mojang's content rollout strategy now introduces features through Bedrock Previews before announcing them alongside Java updates, with Java snapshots expected to follow in a few weeks and a full release potentially in the next three to five months.

AppWizard

September 18, 2024

There won’t actually be a Sims 5 because EA is going to ‘disrupt the sequel model’ by shoving The Sims 4, Project Rene, and two other games into one ‘massive Sims platform’

Project Rene, the next installment in the Sims franchise, is confirmed to be in development with closed multiplayer testing starting this fall. It is not The Sims 5, but will coexist with The Sims 4. EA's president, Laura Miele, announced a dedicated team to address bugs and enhance The Sims 4, including updates to its core technology. Maxis is preparing to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Sims series in February and will host a Behind The Sims presentation in January to provide more insights into Project Rene.