Minecraft 1.26.1.1 RC1 is Here – What Server Admins Need to Know

New Version, Same Great Game (Mostly)

Minecraft's dev team just dropped Release Candidate 1 for version 1.26.1.1, which means we're getting closer to a full release. This RC is the perfect opportunity for server admins and plugin developers to kick the tires and report any bugs before it hits the main release. If you're running a PaperChunk server, now's a great time to test this version in a staging environment.

What's Actually Different?

While we don't have a massive changelog of game-breaking features, release candidates usually focus on stability, bug fixes, and under-the-hood improvements. This means fewer "oh wow, new blocks" moments, but more "the game doesn't crash when you do X" vibes. For server owners, that's actually the best kind of update—it keeps your world stable and your players happy.

What This Means for Server Owners

If you're managing a PaperChunk server, here's the deal: test this RC now, report problems later. Set up a test server with 1.26.1.1 RC1 and run your plugins through their paces. Check that your favorite mods and customizations still work as expected. The sooner we catch issues, the smoother the official release will be for everyone.

Ready to Test?

The release candidate is available for download right now. Grab it, spin up a test world, and let the Minecraft team know if something feels off. And hey, if you're looking for rock-solid server hosting while you test, we've got you covered. Drop us a line if you need help getting this version running on a PaperChunk instance!