Minecraft Caves and Cliffs Part 2 will also receive a bug fix update like any other major update. Minecraft 1.18.1 update is expected to be released this week, but may be delayed as developers prioritize release candidate 3 with a critical bug fix.
Given the long legacy of Minecraft, no update can match the depth of Caves and Cliffs Part 2. This update changed the entire Overworld generation by changing the world limit, introducing new biomes and other terrain features.
Developers are working on the Minecraft 1.18.1 update to fix specific bugs and make a few other improvements to 1.18. Unlike pre-releases and previously announced release candidates, 1.18.1 release candidate 3 fixes a critical bug that puts every Java Edition player at risk.
Minecraft 1.18.1 Release Candidate 3 Fixes Critical Security Vulnerabilities
Recently, an extremely dangerous exploit was discovered, affecting multiplayer on all Minecraft versions. Developers soon noticed the security risk and released some server software as a stopgap solution.
Minecraft developers urged players to close the game and restart the launcher. A fix has been pushed and will be downloaded on reboot.
Minecraft 1.18.1 release candidate 3 has fixed a security flaw that allowed players to run code on other devices using the in-game chat box. Players can download 1.18.1 rc3 with Minecraft launcher:
- Open Minecraft launcher.
- Go to the Installation tab.
- Under versions, enable the snapshots option.
- Make a new installation.
- Select 1.18.1 release candidate three as version and create a profile.
- Go to the Games tab and select the newly installed profile. Click the PLAY button to download all the necessary files.
- Once the download process is complete, the launcher will launch Minecraft 1.18.1 rc3.
The security solution is necessary and urgent. Without it, all players are at risk on multiplayer servers.
Slicedlme, a Minecraft developer, has asked players with version 1.12 or lower not to join multiplayer servers because no fix has been released for them yet. Likewise, forge servers have also not received a solution until now.
However, the paper and fabric makers have corrected the error. The security issue only affects multiplayer servers. Players will still be able to play single player worlds without any worries.
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Developers can release Minecraft 1.18.1 today as release candidate 3 came out early. But the update probably won’t be released over the weekend. So, if delayed, expect version 1.18.1 next week.
