Minecraft: Java Edition 1.19.2 Release Candidate 1 tests a fix for Secure Chat
The tiniest snapshot to fix a critical issue with a security feature.
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What you need to know
Minecraft snapshots can range from major releases to minor patches, and today’s Minecraft: Java Edition 1.19.2 Release Candidate 1 definitely falls into the latter category. Mojang Studios is testing a single fix with today’s snapshot, which will roll out to all players in the near future if testing of this build goes well.
The snapshot, which is still built on top ofMinecraft 1.19 “The Wild Update,“includes a singular fix forMinecraftplayers. Secure Chat, a security feature aiming to verify the legitimacy of sent chat messages in-game, has been afflicted with a critical issue affecting server connectivity. Today’s snapshot build rectifies that issue, and will roll out to players as is, as long as no additional issues are found while testing.
Secure Chat is part of a wider effort to improve the safety of Minecraft: Java Edition, including thecontroversial but necessary Player Reporting feature. Minecraft is already one of thebest PC games, but Mojang Studios can’t rest on its laurels while some Minecraft players get away with harassment, threats, and worse. Today’s snapshot fixes an issue with Secure Chat, and in turn, improves Player Reporting.
The full changelog forMinecraft: Java Edition 1.19.2 Release Candidate 1includes:
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 is testing an important fix in this snapshot.
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