1.18, the first release of Caves & Cliffs: Part II, is a major update to Java Edition released on November 30, 2021. [1] It completely overhauls the Overworld generation, with larger caves, …

Dec 9, 2021 · We’re now releasing Minecraft: Java Edition 1.18.1. This release fixes a critical security issue for multiplayer servers, changes how the world fog works to make more of the …

Nov 30, 2021 · Minecraft Java Edition 1.18 is called the Caves & Cliffs Update: Part II and was released on November 30, 2021. It is the second part (ie: Part 2) to the Caves & Cliffs Update.

1.18, the second and final release of Caves & Cliffs, is a major update to Java Edition released on November 30, 2021.[2] It completely overhauls the Overworld generation, with larger caves, …

As of Minecraft Java Edition 1.18, the Minecraft launcher is bundled with the Microsoft Build of OpenJDK (Java version 17.0.8). If need be, it is possible to change the used Java version in …

In this release, we are re-introducing diagnostic tracking, which was part of Minecraft: Java Edition until 2018. We are bringing it back to better understand our players and to improve their …

Oct 15, 2025 · From the release date, download links, and changes, learn everything you need to know about Minecraft 1.18 Caves and Cliffs Part 2 update.

May 13, 2024 · First off, I want to definitively state the key fact: to launch and play Minecraft 1.18 and all newer versions, you must have Java 17 installed and set as your default Java Runtime …

In 2017, after the unification of the console and mobile ports of the game, the original PC version of Minecraft was renamed to Minecraft: Java Edition. In 2024, annual updates were partially …

Sep 29, 2023 · 1.18 Experimental Snapshot 1 (known as 1_18_experimental-snapshot-1 in the launcher) is the first experimental snapshot for Java Edition 1.18, released on July 13, 2021, …