Java Edition 1.21.9 Pre-Release 3
Minecraft 1.21.9 Pre-Release 3


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| Release date |
September 22, 2025 | ||||||
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| Obfuscation maps | |||||||
| Protocol version |
dec: 1073742095 | ||||||
| Data version |
4551 | ||||||
| Resource pack format |
69.0 | ||||||
| Data pack format |
88.0 | ||||||
| Minimum Java version | |||||||
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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
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.
Video
Video made by Slicedlime:
References
- ↑ "Minecraft 1.21.9 Pre-Release 3" – Minecraft.net, September 22, 2025.