Java Edition 1.16.1

This page covers a release version that has a critical issue under certain conditions.
 
The dedicated server for this version includes a security vulnerability in the Log4j library that could be used to perform a remote code execution exploit. It can be addressed by appending a certain JVM argument to the server startup command line.[1]
Minecraft 1.16.1
1.16.1 banner.png: Infobox image for Minecraft 1.16.1 the version in Minecraft
Java Edition 1.16.1.png: Infobox image for Minecraft 1.16.1 the version in Minecraft
Edition

Java Edition

Release date

June 24, 2020

Downloads

Client (.json)
Server

Obfuscation maps

Client
Server

Protocol version

736

Data version

2567

Resource pack format

5

Data pack format

5

Minimum Java version

Java SE 8

Other editions with a version "1.16.1":
 

1.16.1 is a hotfix update to Java Edition released on June 24, 2020,[2] which fixes stability issues with Realms. It is not compatible with 1.16 servers.

Fixes

4 issues fixed

From released versions before 1.16

  • MC-110792 – Slime blocks no longer launch arrows.
  • MC-146743 – Mainhand third person animations incorrect while loaded crossbow in offhand.
  • MC-186546 – Endermen that have been turned hostile by other means than looking at them will turn neutral when looked at.

From 1.16

  • MC-191138 – Crash when clicking on realms info – java.lang.ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException: -1

Video

Video made by Slicedlime:

Trivia

  • Most speedrunners often play this version of the game since the following update decreased ender pearl drop rates when bartering and added piglin brutes.
  • 1.16.1 was the last version without any development versions until 1.21.3.
  • Before 1.16.1, the last version without any development versions was 1.11.2.

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