A new hotfix update for Minecraft Bedrock Edition, version 1.21.61, is rolling out across platforms to address critical issues introduced in the 1.21.60 release. While minor, this update tackles crashes, UI quirks, and gameplay inconsistencies to ensure a smoother experience for players. Here’s a breakdown of the key fixes and improvements.
Table of Contents
1. General Fixes
- Realms Join Error Resolved: Players encountering error messages when attempting to join their Realm can now connect without issues on Minecraft 1.21.61 Bedrock Update
- Keep Inventory Cheat Restored: The “Keep Inventory” toggle has been reverted to a cheat-only setting across all difficulty levels in Minecraft 1.21.61 Bedrock Update (fixing BDS-19921).
2. User Interface Improvements
- Touch Controls Fix: Addressed a bug where players could unintentionally continue moving diagonally after opening a menu (MCPE-190308).
3. Stability and Performance
- Editor Crash Fixed: Resolved a crash that occurred when loading or creating projects in the editor, caused by custom blocks accessing material instances prematurely.
4. Mob Behavior Adjustments
- Hoglin and Zoglin Fix: Hoglins and Zoglins can now be consistently hit by projectiles, restoring combat balance in Nether environments.
5. Block Mechanics Fixes
- Lectern Redstone Fix: Fixed an issue where Lecterns would randomly emit Redstone signals due to unintended ticking behavior.
How to Update
The Minecraft 1.21.61 Bedrock Update is rolling out incrementally across platforms, including Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Windows, and mobile devices. To ensure you receive the update:
- Console/Windows: Check for updates manually in your system’s store or launcher.
- Mobile: Update via the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).
What Players Are Saying
The community has welcomed these targeted fixes, particularly praising the restoration of “Keep Inventory” as a cheat and the Hoglin projectile fix. Players are also relieved to see stability improvements for Realms and the editor, which had caused frustration in the previous version.
Conclusion
Though small in scope, the Minecraft 1.21.61 Bedrock Update demonstrates Mojang’s commitment to rapid bug resolution and player satisfaction. With critical crashes fixed and gameplay quirks addressed, this update ensures a smoother experience as players continue exploring the new features from 1.21.60. Stay tuned for more updates, and don’t forget to report bugs at bugs.mojang.com!