Minecraft 1.21.2 Pre-Release 3 Patch Notes: More Bug Fixes Arrive

The Minecraft 1.21.2 "Bundles of Bravery" update is almost ready to launch, and the latest pre-release brings it one step closer. With the arrival of Pre-Release 3, fans can anticipate the full update dropping in the coming weeks. Similar to the earlier pre-releases, this one focuses primarily on fixing bugs, indicating that the developers have nearly resolved the major issues tied to this upcoming release and are now polishing the final details.

Key Fixes in Minecraft 1.21.2 Pre-Release 3

In this pre-release, a significant issue was addressed where villagers and piglins would unexpectedly dismount from minecarts and boats upon transforming into zombie villagers or zombie piglins. Additionally, it tackles sound glitches that occurred when mobs were caught in lava, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

Detailed Patch Notes for Minecraft 1.21.2 Pre-Release 3

Changes to the High Contrast Resource Pack

This pre-release brings some enhancements to the high contrast resource pack by adding new textures that improve visual clarity:

- Updated frame and background textures for tooltips.

- Enhanced slot background and highlight textures for the Bundle tooltip.

Technical Adjustments

- The resource pack version has been updated to version 42.

- A new texture, `container/bundle/slot_background`, was added to enhance the bundle slot visuals.

Bug Fixes in Minecraft 1.21.2 Pre-Release 3

Here are the specific bugs that were squashed in this update:

- MC-277316: Resolved an issue where passengers, like villagers and piglins, would dismount from minecarts or boats during conversion.

- MC-277453: Fixed a bug causing projectiles to visually fall when fired into a wall under high tick rates.

- MC-277488: Addressed a sound glitch where mobs in their death animations repeatedly triggered the fire extinguishing sound when caught in lava during rain.

- MC-277491: Solved the issue where mobs dying in both water and lava produced continuous fire extinguishing sounds every tick.

How to Download Minecraft 1.21.2 Pre-Release 3

Pre-releases work similarly to snapshots, focusing primarily on fixing bugs and polishing features toward the end of an update's development. If you're interested in exploring the latest tweaks and improvements in Pre-Release 3, here’s how you can download it:

1. Open the Minecraft Launcher on your PC.

2. Navigate to Minecraft Java Edition on the left menu.

3. Click on the Installations tab located next to the Play tab.

4. Enable Snapshots under the Versions section.

5. Click on New Installation.

6. Choose Latest Snapshot (1.21.2-pre3) from the dropdown menu.

7. Click Create to save this installation.

8. Return to the Play tab and select Latest Snapshot (1.21.2-pre3).

9. Press Play to start enjoying Pre-Release 3.

Important Tips Before You Play

Before diving into Pre-Release 3, make sure to avoid loading it on a world you regularly play. It's a good idea to create a backup of your current world or start a completely new one. While it’s rare for pre-releases and snapshots to corrupt your game world, it's always safer to take precautions and protect your progress.