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Java Edition 1.21.5 Pre-Release 3

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Minecraft 1.21.5 Pre-Release 3
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1.21.5 Pre-Release 3 (known as 1.21.5-pre3 in the launcher) is the third and final pre-release for Java Edition 1.21.5, released on March 18, 2025.[1]

Fixes

4 issues fixed

From the 1.21.5 development versions

  • MC-297384 – The second horn in the cold cow texture is unused by the model

From the previous development version

  • MC-295387 – fireball and small_fireball can no longer have their Owner, HasBeenShot, or LeftOwner fields modified
  • MC-299223 – F3 debug crosshair lost its outline
  • MC-299543 – Experience orbs follow players in Spectator mode

Videos

Video made by slicedlime:

References

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