Minecraft Snapshot 25w21a dropped on May 20, 2025, for Java Edition 1.21.6, bringing some cool tweaks to clouds, animal care, and sounds, plus a few fixes to smooth things out. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s new, keeping it chill but detailed:
Cloud Pattern Updates
The game’s skies got a nice upgrade with new cloud designs that move and shift based on weather and time of day. It makes flying around with Elytra or building up high way more scenic. Clouds now stretch further out, and you can tweak how far they render with a setting from earlier snapshots. This keeps things looking sharp without taxing your PC too much.
Livestock Feeding Changes
You can now toss carrots to horses, donkeys, and mules to patch them up (think a couple hearts of health per carrot), speed up growth for baby ones, or make taming less of a hassle by boosting their temper. It’s a handy way to manage these animals, putting them more in line with how you’d feed pigs or other critters.
New Sound Effects
There’s a fresh sound when a leash snaps, so you’ll know right away if your tethered cow or whatever breaks free. Plus, shearing saddles, horse armor, or llama carpets now has its own unique sound, making those tasks feel more satisfying and distinct. The sounds fit the items perfectly, adding a nice touch to the experience.
Other Tweaks and Fixes
Data packs and resource packs got bumped to version 50, keeping them ready for new stuff and modding. The snapshot also squashes some bugs, like weird mob spawning issues, a rare crash tied to particle effects, and some block textures that weren’t lining up right. It’s all about making the game run smoother.
To check this out, fire up the Minecraft Launcher, turn on snapshots in the “Installations” tab, and grab 25w21a. Back up your world first—snapshots can be a bit wonky.
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