Mojang Studios has released Minecraft 1.21.5 Release Candidate 2, the final testing phase before the much-anticipated "Spring To Life" update launches on March 25, 2025. This second release candidate addresses two critical bugs affecting chunk blending and piston mechanics, ensuring a smoother experience for players when the full update drops tomorrow.
Critical Fixes in Minecraft 1.21.5 Release Candidate 2
The development team at Mojang has focused on resolving two significant issues in this release candidate. The first fix addresses bug MC-295665, which prevented proper blending between new and existing chunks in world generation. This issue was particularly noticeable at chunk borders, creating jarring visual transitions in player worlds.
The second repair targets bug MC-295688, where piston movements weren't correctly applying block effects to entities. This technical glitch impacted various redstone contraptions and mob-related mechanisms that players rely on for farms and automated systems.
How to Access the Release Candidate
Players eager to test these fixes before the official release can easily access the Release Candidate through the Minecraft Launcher. Simply open the launcher, navigate to the "Installations" tab, and enable snapshots. As always, Mojang recommends backing up your worlds or running test versions in a separate folder to prevent potential corruption of your main saves.
What's Coming in the Spring To Life Update?
The 1.21.5 update, dubbed "Spring To Life," represents the latest in Minecraft's continuous evolution. While this particular release candidate focuses on bug fixes rather than new features, it ensures the stability of the upcoming update scheduled for full release on March 25, 2025.
Server Administrators Take Note
For those running Minecraft servers, Mojang has made the cross-platform server jar available for download. Server administrators can grab the latest file from the official download link to prepare their environments for the upcoming release.
Community Feedback Channels
Mojang continues to encourage player feedback through official channels. Players who encounter issues with the Release Candidate can report them on the Minecraft issue tracker. For general suggestions and feedback, the team recommends visiting the official Feedback site.
With the final release just hours away, this second Release Candidate represents the last opportunity for players to help identify any remaining issues before the Spring To Life update officially blooms across all Minecraft Java Edition installations on March 25, 2025.