Minecraft 1.21.2 Pre-Release 4 & 5: Full Patch Notes

Minecraft 1.21.2 pre-release 4 and 5 are now available, focusing on fixing bugs and adding features to balance and stabilize the game in preparation for future updates.

Here’s what you need to know about Minecraft 1.21.2 pre-release 4 and 5.

Minecraft 1.21.2 pre-release 4 and 5: All fixes

Minecraft 1.21.2 pre-release 4 brings several changes focused on enhancing the gameplay experience with items. This update fixes a problem where text on maps in item frames was appearing through blocks, creating visual issues.

The pre-release also fixed an issue with the compass, which wasn’t showing the correct direction when held in the left hand. Additionally, a bug where clocks were mirrored and spun in the wrong direction when in the left hand has been addressed.

Regarding items, the pre-release fixed a bug where cooldowns for item stacks larger than 1 were shown in front of the item tooltip, making it hard to see. A similar fix was applied to the landing point of arrows, which was lower than in previous versions.

The crafting book also got a bug fix that previously caused all tabs except the top one to disappear when crafting an item for the first time. Additionally, invisible block entities and items were updated to prevent them from disappearing.

The Minecraft 1.21.2 pre-release 4 also addressed the issue of wandering traders appearing smaller than in earlier versions. However, while this was marked as fixed, sliding down honey blocks still feels different from previous versions and appears to be an ongoing issue.

In pre-release 5, there were just two changes. The first fix corrected a bug that prevented the recipe book from updating after using an available recipe. The second fix addressed an issue where arrows shot at walls while facing south would travel vertically instead of hitting horizontally.

These are the fixes from Minecraft 1.21.2 pre-release 4 and 5. These updates are being rolled out in anticipation of the upcoming Game Drop, which will introduce an array of new features as part of Minecraft's revamped update system.