1.20.6
1.20.6 Hotfix
Released April 29, 2024 2 min read Java Edition
Overview of Minecraft 1.20.6
Minecraft 1.20.6 was a hotfix that resolved problems with the new item data components introduced in Armored Paws and stabilised servers. It was released on April 29, 2024 as a follow-up to the release before it.
At its heart, 1.20.6 is cleaning up after the data component rewrite. The standout addition is fixes for item component data issues left over from 1.20.5. The final release of the 1.20 series before development moved fully to 1.21.
1.20.6 adds no brand-new content and instead concentrates on stability, so this page covers 1 notable gameplay or technical change and 2 documented fixes alongside how to install it. Java Edition is the original PC version of Minecraft, available on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What's new in 1.20.6
Minecraft 1.20.6 is a maintenance build, so it does not introduce new blocks, mobs, or items. Its value is in reliability: it exists to make the release it follows safer and smoother to play, which is covered in the Changes & Fixes section below.
In practical terms, this release delivers fixes for item component data issues left over from 1.20.5.
Changes & fixes
Beyond new content, 1.20.6 reworks how parts of the game behave. The notable changes include stability fixes following 1.20.5 component changes. Changes like these are typical of a point release, which refines an existing update rather than replacing it.
On the bug-fixing side, 1.20.6 resolves fixed item component data issues and fixed various server crashes. Fixes like these remove long-standing frustrations without altering how the game is meant to be played.
How to get and play 1.20.6
To play Minecraft 1.20.6 on Java Edition, open the official Minecraft Launcher, select the Java Edition tab, and use the version dropdown beside the Play button to choose 1.20.6. As a point release it sits in the release list alongside the other stable builds.
Before updating an existing world to 1.20.6, it is good practice to copy the save folder first. Worlds from 1.20.5 upgrade in place, but newly generated chunks will use 1.20.6's world generation while older chunks keep their original terrain.
Notable Changes
- Stability fixes following 1.20.5 component changes
Notable Fixes
- Fixed item component data issues
- Fixed various server crashes
Version Info
- Version
- 1.20.6
- Update Name
- 1.20.6 Hotfix
- Edition
- Java Edition
- Type
- Minor Release
- Release Date
- April 29, 2024
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Minecraft 1.20.6 FAQ
What's new in Minecraft 1.20.6?
Minecraft 1.20.6 added no new content and was released to fix bugs and improve stability. Minecraft 1.20.6 was a hotfix that resolved problems with the new item data components introduced in Armored Paws and stabilised servers.
When was Minecraft 1.20.6 released?
Minecraft 1.20.6 was released on April 29, 2024 for Java Edition.
Is Minecraft 1.20.6 a major update or a smaller one?
Minecraft 1.20.6 is a minor release. Patch releases that fix bugs and make small improvements.
How do I play Minecraft 1.20.6?
Open the Minecraft Launcher, choose Java Edition, and pick 1.20.6 from the version dropdown next to the Play button.
What is the theme of Minecraft 1.20.6?
Minecraft 1.20.6 is cleaning up after the data component rewrite. Its headline addition is fixes for item component data issues left over from 1.20.5.
Which Minecraft version came before and after 1.20.6?
It followed 1.20.5 (Armored Paws) and was succeeded by 1.21 (Tricky Trials).