Java Edition 1.17

1.17, the first release of the Caves & Cliffs update, is a major update to with no set release date so far. It was first announced during Minecraft Live 2020 on October 3, 2020. == Additions ==

Blocks
Glow berries

Spore blossom

Dripleaf

Sculk block


 * Sculk sensor
 * Can be used for wireless redstone

Stalactites and stalagmites

 * Stalactites can drip water to fill cauldrons


 * Stalagmites can deal damage

Mobs
Warden


 * This mob appears deep underground and will attack the player when they sense movement.
 * Blind but follows sources of noise such as snowballs hitting blocks.
 * It is incredibly strong and is able to kill you very easily even if wearing netherite armor.
 * It is blind and won’t attack you straight away.

Goat


 * Spawn in mountainous biomes.
 * Part of Minecon Live 2019's mountain features.
 * Can jump very high into the air to avoid obstacles.
 * Attacks some animals and knocks them very far away.

World generation
Lush caves


 * Generate below Azalea trees.
 * contain glow berries.

Dripstone caves


 * Contain stalactites and stalagmites

Improved general cave generation

 * "spaghetti" and "swiss cheese" carving
 * local water levels
 * some caves are entirely underwater
 * lakes and waterfalls more common
 * boat traversal now possible