Java Edition 1.20.4

Minecraft 1.20.4

Edition	Java Edition
Release date	December 7, 2023
Development versions	Release candidates (1) 1.20.4 Release Candidate 1
Downloads	Client (.json) Server
Obfuscation maps	Client Server
Protocol version	765
Data version	3700
Resource pack format	22
Data pack format	26
Minimum Java version	Java SE 17
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1.20.4 is a minor hotfix update to Java Edition, released on December 7, 2023, which fixes a critical bug. It is compatible with 1.20.3 servers.

This is the last release of Java Edition to run on 32-bit operating systems and Java from 17 to 20.

This is the final version released in 2023.

Fixes

1 issue fixed

From 1.20.3

• MC-267185 – Decorated pots can delete items when reloading the world.

Video

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