When Will Minecraft 1.17 Be Released?

The Minecraft 1.17 update will be the biggest in the game's history, but due to the ongoing pandemic, the developers are unable to implement all features for this update.

When will Minecraft 1.17 'Caves & Cliffs' be released?

The Minecraft 1.17 'Caves & Cliffs' update has been split into two parts. The first part (1.17) will be released this summer, and the second part (1.18) will be released before or after the New Year holidays.

The first part of the update will include new mobs, items, and blocks. The second part will add updated cave and mountain generation, cave and mountain biomes, and everything else related to caves and mountains.

Why was the update split?

The developers' decision to split the 'Caves & Cliffs' update into two parts was very difficult. The ongoing pandemic forced employees to work from home, which slows down the development process. Additionally, if they had to actually release the update this summer, employees would have to work overtime, which could affect the quality of the update.

Thus, the developers want the final update to be high-quality and satisfy all players.