Java Edition 1.21.9 Pre-Release 3

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Minecraft 1.21.9 Pre-Release 3
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1.21.9 Pre-Release 3 (known as 1.21.9-pre3 in the launcher) is the third pre-release for Java Edition 1.21.9, released on September 22, 2025,[1] which fixes two bugs related to copper golems.

Fixes

2 issues fixed

From the 1.21.9 development versions

  • MC-301963 – Copper golems cause huge lag spikes when checking chests.
  • MC-301990 – Copper golem statues cause culling issues when placed above certain blocks.

Videos

Video made by slicedlime:

References

  1. ↑ "Minecraft 1.21.9 Pre-Release 3" – Minecraft.net, September 22, 2025.

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