Minecraft: Java Edition 1.19.2 hotfix prevents crashes and Secure Chat disconnections

Minecraft players can download the latest hotfix for Java Edition.

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What you need to know

What you need to know

Minecraft: Java Edition recently enjoyed a major patch update that introduced new features and improvements, including a big jump forward for player safety with Secure Chat and Player Reporting features. On Friday, Mojang Studios released Minecraft: Java Edition 1.19.2 as a hotfix on top of that previous update.

ThisMinecraftupdate is officially releasing to all players after a day of testing, and fixes a Secure Chat issue causing players to disconnect. A crash that can occur while in the social interactions screen is also resolved. This hotfix doesn’t include anything else, and releases on top of theMinecraft 1.19 “The Wild Update"branch.

The 1.19.2 hotfix arrives amidstongoing controversy surrounding Minecraft: Java Edition Player Reporting, a new safety feature that allows players to protect themselves and help enforce Minecraft Community Guidelines. With the feature, and today’s Secure Chat fix, Mojang Studios is aiming to make one ofPC’s best gamesa safer, more inclusive place for all gamers.

The full changelog forMinecraft: Java Edition 1.19.2includes:

Bug fixes

Bug fixes

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Minecraft: Java Edition is now available through PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and it’s safer than ever thanks to Secure Chat and Player Reporting, which gets an important fix in this release.

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