Java Edition 21w41a

21w41a is the fifth snapshot for Java Edition 1.18, released on October 13, 2021, that introduces changes to some textures, world generation, and fixes bugs.

Blocks

 * Cave Vines
 * Tweaked the block textures.


 * Enchanting table
 * Tweaked the texture of the lapis icon in the GUI.


 * Redstone Comparator
 * Tweaked the base texture of lit comparators.

Items

 * Campfire, Iron Door, Glow Item Frames, Item Frames, Signs, Soul Campfire, Wooden Door
 * Changed the item textures.

Mobs

 * Wither
 * Tweaked the Wither Skull's texture.


 * Zombie Villager
 * Tweaked the Armor Zombie Villager's and Weaponsmith Zombie Villager's texture.

World generation

 * Amethyst Geodes
 * Now only generate up to Y=30.
 * Rarity has been adjusted to match 1.17 levels.


 * Mineshafts
 * Generating higher up in badlands.


 * General
 * New random number generator is used for overworld generation.

General

 * Chunk render pipeline
 * Changed the prioritization order.


 * Menu screen
 * Main menu background is changed to show up new mountains.


 * Server
 * Server classes are now signed.


 * Sprinting
 * A bit increased the critical angle for stopping player's sprinting.