Next Minecraft update release date speculation

When is the Minecraft 1.21.6 release date? The next Minecraft update is on the way following the recent Spring to Life game drop. We've been looking into when the 1.21.6 update, officially named Chase the Skies, might arrive, and which new features it contains.

Minecraft updates are announced during Live broadcast, and used to be annual. In late 2024, however, Mojang announced that there will now be more regular, smaller updates spread throughout the year. With 1.21.5 having launched in March 2025, here's what's coming to the sandbox game in Minecraft 1.21.6 and beyond.

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