Minecraft: Java Edition 1.19.3 Release Candidate 1 is now available for testing
Mojang Studios is trying to finalize the upcoming Minecraft: Java Edition patch update.
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What you need to know
The latest Minecraft: Java Edition patch update has been in the works for a long while, with Mojang Studios packing the release with a plethora of quality-of-life improvements, general changes, and even a few new features (such as a redesign for the Vex mob). The update is now right around the corner, and Mojang Studios has released the first Release Candidate snapshot for it.
Minecraft: Java Edition 1.19.3 has enjoyed lots of testing, includingpre-release snapshots, to add to and polish the patch update. Now, Mojang Studios is attempting to finalize it before the build’s hopeful public release to allMinecraftplayers on Dec. 6, 2022. This Release Candidate snapshot isn’t exciting, but does include a handful of bug fixes. It’s also important to Mojang Studios that it collects feedback from the community on the update.
If no lingering issues are discovered in this snapshot, it may be the exact build that’s released to general players next week. We’re likely to see one or two more snapshots, however, judging by previous releases. Mojang Studios doesn’t casually drop new updates for one ofPC’s most popular games, preferring to ensure each update is polished and complete.
In case you missed it,Minecraft: Bedrock Edition just got a similarly sized update with the 1.19.50 patch, which added Spectator Mode, new default skins, improved touch controls, and more. If you’re looking to move beyond Minecraft as a video game, or are just doing your holidays shopping, don’t miss any of thebest Minecraft toys and gifts.
The full changelog for Minecraft: Java Edition 1.19.3 Release Candidate 1 includes:
Fixed bugs
General
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