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[@qvazarin]

Interesting take: 1.21 is a "setup" update. They're implementing features that can clearly be used in other places as part of possibly larger updates. Edit: there is a war in the replies join up

[@KarolOfGutovo]

Along with stuff trialed in april fools, like, that april fools added a lot more than any other. Others just mostly mixed stuff around, this one had a lot of functional new stuff

[@Mugman.]

1.20 was a setup too

[@DragonTheOneDZA]

Just like how buzzy bees was It added 3 blocks. 2 items. And 1 mob And next was one of the largest ever. The nether update We might get the end update. AND IT'S 2000% NOT THE BETTER END MOD. IT'S THE GODDAMN END OF THE WORLD

[@khakigamesdev]

@@DragonTheOneDZA IMO 1.21 is not comparable to 1.15, but who knows.

[@rane7784]

ESPECIALLY the datapack features they're giving to Java players. They're at least 3 updates away until datapack makers can go toe to toe with mod makers when it comes to easily adding game contents like custom items, foods, effects etc...

[@Gbergers]

On the minecraft website they had the final “Around the block” ( a series where they go over biomes) about the void, and the last line was literally “ The void is where Around the Block ends, but maybe where a new adventure begins?” And no one seems to be talking about it, even though it’s basically confirmation in my eyes of an end update

[@Abadraco]

See, while this would seem true, remember the amount of times Minecraft has hinted at something only not to add? Honestly I can't think of anything off the top of my head than the fireflies and forests. Maybe I'm misremembering, but I think they have done this to other things.

[@alexjustalexyt1144]

Nah, the series is about different biomes, he just ran out of biomes to do. That's why he words it like that. Cause it's literally the last Around the Block post. He's probably just teasing another series if anything. Also. He is just a writer. He might not even have special intel, especially when writing blogs about things that everyone already knows is all he does. Also, Mojang doesn't really do teasers like that, I think you're reading too much into it

[@Gbergers]

@@alexjustalexyt1144 That is a fair point, however mojang have really gotten into teasers with especially the mace being teased a couple days before release. Also, 1.21 has been anything but standard so we really don’t know what mojang will do. I was under the impression the writers worked closely with devs, idk why, but now that you say that, that would also make sense edit: I smol brain and made a spelling error

[@Gbergers]

@@Abadraco I don’t really think those are in the same boat, the fireflies and birch forests were shown off at minecraft live, but got delayed, which i feel is different than getting teased and not added. Plus, would they really go through all that effort to just not do anything about it?

[@simonwillover4175]

Yup. added so many end update tips, it's guaranteed. For example, a while ago they did a video on just the ender dragon.

[@thecrispyacorn]

If we have to wait 2 months for 1.21 with no new major additions, fine, but I hope they are using this time well to start developing for next year's update. (and finalizing 1.21's bugfixes)

[@isimsizbirsahs482]

I think and hope that they are working on End update and they ended 1.21 early because of that

[@blakelandry9313]

Well, it looks like it’s coming in May because it officially has left experimental meaning it is complete

[@epicsouththeoduskiangamer]

summer release is definitely because the vast majority of minecraft players are kids in school in the northern hemsiphere, so capitalizing off summer break is just the logical thing to do for game developers. this is also probably why winter releases take place in december, its for christmas break.

[@Kat.Beanie]

Plus a lot of kids will be on summer holidays and parents will be trying to keep them occupied

[@cybi124]

moderator.

[@Event_Horizon69]

Yeah bro I very glad they released it on summer vacation

[@cybi124]

@@Event_Horizon69 yeah i would be messing around with the new stuff a lot. especially since this update is way bigger and better then older updates. some of these new features i may add to my server

[@EddyGordoGOAT]

Kids should be outside enjoying real life not Minecraft 24/7

[@ArtWithMazzyKidsShow]

​@@EddyGordoGOATyou'd be surprised how insane kids are nowadays when on their devices, very very insane!

[@jeffshannon3627]

Can't release games in January because the team is decimated by vacations in December. Nothing happens in December, progress is crippled.

[@aaronratliff338]

Toycat: Mojang has released 1 major update every year since 2017 Bees Update: "Am I a joke to you?

[@jayman1462]

yes.

[@aliadnan42]

it was in the same year as the 1.14 update, a major update. so your point, pal?

[@epicsouththeoduskiangamer]

it was 6 months after village and pillage, and also set the infrastructure for modern minecraft to not run like crap (which it did after 1.13). That is why 1.16 was around the time 1.12 technical servers started converting, because performance had gotten so much better,

[@nobo86]

Its not once a year it's at least once a year

[@Bananax60]

All the bee update did was add: 1 new mob 4 new blocks 2 new items That’s not exactly a major update.

[@mmorris2830]

Post-Christmas season debt/wallet shock is an actual thing. All sales tend to be trash until after tax [refunds] start. Early summer (the end of a school year) is the beginning of one of the longest "available funds" period of the year, and only ends when people realize the the next holiday season is coming, and they should probably start saving for it. This is also why big-budget summer blockbuster films became a thing. There is both time AND money available to spend.

[@Rxptorman_Gaming]

I can’t wait for 1.21

[@TheEnderCyclops]

I can’t wait for 1.22

[@fldom4610]

samee

[@this_is_a_curse7826]

I can’t wait for 1.9

[@FroggerzYouTube]

@@TheEnderCyclops it is minecraft sex update

[@CatfoodChronicles6737]

@@FroggerzKZbin finally girls are coming!

[@XK1773]

Somewhat convinced the new dungeons are partially just there to try and convince people that copper is a cool building block

[@cryingwatercolours8127]

i literally only use the green one for the occasional roof 😭

[@45Gunner556]

Fr 😢

[@pantherpaws7988]

I always felt like the update happened right as school was ending. So I would play Minecraft ALL SUMMER LONG

[@its_me_son]

what if you in south part of the world

[@Gemma1006]

​@@its_me_son Can you not play Minecraft?

[@brandoneldridge6611]

​@@Gemma1006I think they were meaning that, in the southern hemisphere, it would be winter at that time, with most countries having shorter winter breaks compared to summer breaks.

[@MazzyGG]

Same it’s amazing, I can’t wait to stream on a hardcore bedrock SMP when the update comes out! Minecraft 1.21 here I come!!

[@Rogue-ye3fq]

excited for 1.21

[@fldom4610]

same

[@Gemma1006]

Same

[@MonochromeWench]

For digital releases Tuesday is convenient as it makes it easier to release an emergency hotfix if necessary. Mondays are out as no one wants to be doing anything major on Monday. Monday before a release tuesday can be used for last minute testing, fixes and prep. In the IT world Scheduled updates or releases are never done on Fridays because it would mean working on the weekend if something is wrong. As such there is almost zero chance it will come out on friday the 7th. Tuesday gives at least 3 days to make an emergency hotfix if needed

[@wariodude128]

Mojang has been pretty consistent with putting out Minecraft Monthly videos, so perhaps the next one will reveal the name of 1.21. Currently banking on it being Trials & Vials.

[@killianobrien2007]

I would argue 1.15 was incredibly single-feature-focused

[@ninjanoodle2674]

The fact that we don’t have a name for the update yet is the only troublesome sign at this point. Tales and Trails was announced at the March Minecraft Monthly, so we are a month and a half behind that timeline at this point. Everything else points to a June release, but I still wonder why Mojang hasn’t announced the name yet.

[@lupus_aeterna7793]

I am just confused as to how this update revolves around tinkering. We have the combat stuff with the new structure and the new mobs to fight. But I don't really see a firm connection as to how all these things Minecraft has updated has anything to do with tinkering, besides the new automated crafter. It seems like just a jumbled mess right now of features.

[@Jethcon]

still holding out hope for "trials and tails"

[@nickg5341]

@@lupus_aeterna7793I wonder if a lot of the tinkering stuff was scrapped halfway thru, and those half-made features were thrown into the potato update. There were a lot of cool tinkery contraptions there

[@MrAlen08]

@@Jethcondog variants and armor are being added in 1.20.5 so, unlikely

[@ninjanoodle2674]

@@lupus_aeterna7793 The update started off with some really cool "tinkering" features with the Copper Bulb and the Crafter, but I agree with you that the "Combat Adventures" features greatly outweigh the "Tinkering" features.

[@Liamallen125]

Tuesday releases makes lots of sense for some games because when they release an update they have a few days after to fix bugs before the weekend when they won’t be at work

[@Mamuka430]

I think 1.21 is coming in May 31 or June 4

[@sambamastaki]

cant wait to speedrun hardcore

[@GamerXenith]

I used to work in the physical media department at Best Buy and Tuesdays were release date for video games, movies and CDs! Fridays became a second day for music. Not sure if it's still the same as it was back in 2016, but I thought I'd mention it. I wasn't involved in the reasoning/decisions for that, but it seemed like a "this is how it's always been done" thing. Late shipments were definitely an issue more for the Friday music releases (along with making space on shelved on a big shopping day), so your thinking is probably correct in how it came to be!

[@diamondmemer9754]

I mean it's the day school ends for many people so it's actually a smart thing to do

[@itsjuan6037]

Great video (this literally was uploaded 8 seconds ago)

[@Unknown_Gamer999]

The aquatic update was the last update the ps3 received for the game... it is also the last platform and update to have a tutorial world....

[@kolkagaming1234]

I hope the 1.21 update is called the Dungeon Update, or the Tinkering & Combat Update.

[@TheEnderCyclops]

I hope it’s called the End update Even though it’s not updating the end Just to freak out the community

[@theshadowwalker9672]

​@@TheEnderCyclopsYou'd like that, wouldn't you?

[@TheEnderCyclops]

@@theshadowwalker9672 Yes, I would. I’d feel right at home.

[@kolkagaming1234]

@@TheEnderCyclopsI think the End Update is an invalid name for 1.21, but good joke anyway. 😂

[@theshadowwalker9672]

@@TheEnderCyclops Lol,there are theories lurking around though that 1.22 will be the end update.

[@nochs_brother_2]

I always love this time of year, the new update is about to come out and everyone's theorizing on when its coming out.

[@GamingWithJas-ff4yf]

Ibxtoycat i feel like i remember you talking about the Xbox One situation but i dont quite remember. I feel you should make a video on the new update for xbox one and the end of the WiiU version. Im really hoping they update the console versions by porting the 1.14 version from PS4 to PS3,Xbox One,Xbox 360 and the other legacy editions.

[@Warlock8ZERO]

If you know anything about businesses and tax, Q1 is usually a bit of a dead quanter after Q4s sales, where as Q2 are when big investments are usually made and tax is written off from the previous tax year etc, so releasing in June, just before Q3 makes a lot of sense from an invester point of view. Wouldn't be surprised if they break it up into 2 parts again like caves and cliffs, as trials doesn't seem that impactful personally, it makes sense for business releasing in Q2 and then again in Q3 or Q4 for marketing, not to mention the extra time to polish the game and release something bigger like combat in part 2 to keep people engaged.

[@artsynana5336]

Have been patiently waiting so I can explore more chunks on my world! Just been making villager trading and getting more resources. Oh hum…. PLEASE SOON!

[@contemplatedthoughts]

Check out the new biome around the block post it’s on the void is says there is going to be a biome in the void

[@jackyielding7190]

Hey ibxtoycat if you are looking for a way to light up your cave base you should use shroom lights

[@ThatOneIsSus]

I just hope they fix the pocket edition touch screen controls before then

[@exode7414]

I think it'll come sooner then June 7th because they're done with all the major features and it's only April 14 and they've already started pre releases. So I think probably sometime in May at the latest.

[@thatautisticgamerr]

they've started pre-releases for 1.20.5 with armadillos, not 1.21

[@exode7414]

@@thatautisticgamerr still they said the last 1.21 features were done so I still doubt a June release

[@darthgorbag]

I look forward to playing 1.21 in a year or so, after most of my mods (java ftw) have updated, and I've finally been convinced that the ones that haven't updated yet are never going to be.

[@Mero77713]

I'm right on time!!

[@brucethegamer]

i hope they release the update before or after my bday

[@Bumbino69]

we need a Chicken Jockey update... give them bows or something idk

[@Prezie_]

Anytime toycat makes a prediction about a release i remeber the chili incident

[@SeniorBactive]

this was literally he exact amount of time it took me to shower so thanks toycat for the W podcast lol❤

[@crumby46]

Woah, toycat really cut to the chase with this one!

[@ssilverleopard]

I find it interesting that your discussion of how people are more likely to get games in the summer (about 5:00-6:00) applies in the southern hemisphere. (By summer I mean the season, not June). I much prefer buying new things in December - February, mostly because of Christmas but also because buying new things in the middle of the year is just odd to me. I’ll happily spend $150 on the newest ps5 game, but not until November even though it released in July (for example). And plus the price goes down.

[@brickinterviewertv]

i had the nether update the day before my bday and maybe ill have 1.21 the day after

[@sonicjhiq]

I remember the chilli stream, seeing you suffer, good times

[@shadeblackwolf1508]

In my view, this and the previous update are both updates made by the product and maintainance teams, while in the background the project teams are working on the big stuff.

[@exode7414]

Still don't think it'll release in June because we are already in prerealeses rn.

[@SillygirlyMegan]

How does ibxtoycat already have netherite stuff on his computer save file when he played on the Xbox not too long ago

[@randomguy8264]

The other thing about summer is it’s when school kids have the biggest break from school so it’s a perfect time to sell them games.

[@lander90]

The combat and copper update maybe?

[@Superstarzs2000]

This June Release Date trend is the major problem with recent Updates, not over ambition, not promising too much, not unrealistic expectation. It’s this obsession that they have to always release an update in June. Many Updates have been ruined by this because they were unintentionally splinted (caves and Cliffs) or rushed and features cut from them (Wild Update) or just being unambitious (Trails and Tales, 1.21). Seriously they are so obsessed over this release month that updates quality has to be sacrificed to meet their stupid deadlines which no one cares about, I am more than happy to wait a few more months until later this year, if it means 1.21 can go from a decent update to a great update but no got to get it out for JUNE! (Again, in fact I am going to predict 1.22 release will be June 2025, and 1.23 will be June 2026 and get this on June 2027 we will get 1.24)

[@cryingwatercolours8127]

i’m srsly starting to get tired of this release schedule.. maybe it’s just me but id rather have 2 smaller updates a year than one big one, i get so bored between updates tho i understand it takes a while

[@Nightmare-xh5ri]

You do understand that if they do take their time feature creep will happen and they cannot keep the fans waiting for too long for an update

[@eroditjakupi1016]

Any stream today or no i mean a vid released and your not in Jordan

[@troygames4814]

Trials and Vials would be a good update name.

[@45Gunner556]

8:34 RIP

[@chicotheminecraft8399]

I can see it coming in June but don’t forget the update that came out in September

[@BubbleScoops638]

So exited🎉

[@georgecochran4091]

You explain this every update. What else can you predict? I'm curious 🤔

[@sporeham1674]

First update I'm legitimately excited about since 1.16, this newer method of releasing and showing off features works SUPER well

[@therealno_one]

Same

[@frostyboi64]

Never though id click on his video 12 mins after it released.

[@plkm1520oldversionuploads]

1.21 will be the Friends & Challenges Update and will be released on June 7th. trust me

[@Tnted3762]

Friends and Fiends?

[@Zer01122]

We can indeed, trust you.

[@plkm1520oldversionuploads]

so i guess its not Friends&Challenges

[@jan_Linaso1178]

400th like. thx for the great vid. I cant wait to get the mace! 😄

[@crashgaming2694]

It will be on May 17 (my 18th birthday and Minecraft’s 15th)

[@junioraguayo3247]

Fun Fact: right now Minecraft Preview allows you to have a render distance of 36 chunks, which is a 8 chunk increase compared to the original 28 chuncks.

[@nathanbailey540]

How would it mean to my old world

[@SupercoolJD9]

its going to release on a tuesday

[@jeebus5833]

HARDCORE why has this simple mode all I can think about even with a trials chamber and a mace coming

[@yak-machining]

Same, I'm only excited about hardcore and not this nonsense of trials

[@TheBloopers30]

@@yak-machining The bad omen change and how it effects the chambers I think is very cool. Personally don't care about the chambers themself though.

[@inhibitor738]

I know they better add more if they could do it for april fools they can do it to this

[@Bacon_gamingyt]

I feel like minecraft will still add something to the update. Like a small update to like nerf the mace or something. Prove me wrong

[@gamingnscience]

Listen to the Spawn Chunks Podcast episode with sultan on as a guest where he talks about the design choices for the mace. Outside of bug fixes beyond this point are unlikely.

[@Bobbybats4295]

TWO DAYS AFTER MY BIRTHDAY THIS SUMMER IS GOING TO BE LITTTT

[@user-xd5ku2hg5p]

2:52 bro was probably panicking.

[@radio_marco]

I guess the name will be revealed next week in a Minecraft Monthly and 1.21 release will be revealed the Minecraft Monthly after that.

[@philippe4106]

Theory: Jeb's annual bonus is based on releasing an update by 30 June each year.

[@Xakynthios]

June 7th is my birthday so its always a good day for minecraft

[@thatautisticgamerr]

I think 1.21 will be the trials update, trial chambers are the clear main feature Also it has to have 'update' in the name because of the name pattern since village & pillage

[@arandomcreatureontheinternet15]

it doesn't need update in the name? the only updates to have update in the name were 1.16 & 1.19, being the nether update and the wild update, respectively

[@trashtuber6021]

I guess it’s releasing on the anniversary

[@Trininja11_LEGO]

Thank you for telling me the date without me having to watch the entire video!

[@dandsw9750]

Big Event coming up

[@DuskySkiez]

Has anyone thought of "Trial & Error" ??

[@Ka1nn_]

Its prob because kids/teens and uni/college people are on summer break so releasing the game during the summer months is a smart move because those people will have a lot more free time to play the game

[@Thomas-VA]

summer my bills are lighter as utilities and such are cheaper. January, some folks are getting over holiday bills bills bills.

[@eiya2003]

Are you sure the entire industry releases things on Tuesdays? I can't think of a single time in recent memory that a major or at least somewhat notable Nintendo game released any other day than Friday

[@mrdunsparce5138]

It’s always been on my birthday, it’d be alright if they broke the trend.

[@adventurefighter7501]

It’s probably called The Trials & Liars Update.

[@Buster-Sharp]

I'm sure all the questions will be answered in time 😀

[@builder1013]

Imagine the shock if it releases in May....

[@aetherzreal]

Yaaay!

[@darkmarvel1953]

Console shades are long overdue

[@diamonddevv]

june the 7th is my birthday so i take this as a w

[@ProChicken4398]

1.21 Trial and Errors? Trial referencing the trial chambers Errors referencing the mace being ridiculously op

[@JorgeCastillo-hh6rf]

Damn this was posted 48 seconds ago

[@sunfrr]

June the 7th... what a date. My birth date is june the 7th, It's the day of Apollo the sun god, i love the sun as my name suggets. Also It's the day we finish school. Now 1.21 will come out on June the 7th too. My favourite number is 7 and my best friend also turns 18 in june the 7th just like me. Probably the biggest coincidence I had in my life. Plus I love summer

[@sandwichqueen]

I mean, monday they prepare, and Wednesday and Thursday they can fix any major bugs. People are more likely to be busy on Fridays and weekends. Summers people have more energy because there is more sun. It is actually a sciencetific thing and it's really weird. There's this thing called seasonal affective disorder(or SAD, which bravo for whoever came up with that). It's only aproximity 3% of people, but everyone has a little less energy. Basically lack of sun vitamins make people depressed. And while there are people who play Minecraft that live in the Southern hemisphere, majority of Minecraft players live in the Northern hemisphere. Also, their main demographic is kids.

[@Zach014G]

I think they release it in June because schools out for kids and kids is their biggist selling market.

[@SGGaming-jb6wo]

I will tell you some hint for 1.22 future update(s). 1. New moving/pushing blocks 2. Sky Dimensions 3. Grappling hook 4. Mob lost coming to Minecraft 5. New redstone 6. New biome

[@JoryNinoFlores]

HYPE HYPE

[@nazimahmed7372]

Just quick spoilers 10:37 Date 4 june (most likely) 7 june 11 june

[@Maexs115]

We need the name of the update already lol

[@dylanhamilton3225]

I hope it releases on June 4th because that’s my birthday :)

[@candiebubblesx]

That silk touch pickaxe has had better durability

[@OrangeSheepPlayz]

Cool video!

[@yak-machining]

I'm only excited about hardcore and the copper related stuff, nothing else😂 even though I'm still disappointed in this upcoming update it's better than nothing

[@ohhadivist]

bro sees a llama and immediately burns it to death without flinching.......

[@nickhemmers4667]

He my birthday is on sunday this year