Paper & Velocity 1.20.4 Are Here – What You Need to Know

Fresh Releases for 1.20.4

The Paper and Velocity teams have dropped new builds targeting Minecraft 1.20.4, and if you're running a server on this version, there's definitely something worth checking out. These releases bring the usual mix of performance tweaks, bug fixes, and compatibility improvements that keep your server running smooth as butter.

What's Actually Different

For Paper users: You're getting better server stability, optimizations that help with tick performance, and fixes for issues that were causing headaches in earlier builds. The team has been squashing bugs and refining how the server handles various gameplay mechanics. If you've been holding off on updating from an older build, now's a solid time to make the jump.

For Velocity proxy users: The proxy layer has received its own attention too. Velocity 1.20.4 ensures seamless player transitions across your server network and improves communication between Paper and other backend servers. If you're running a network setup, staying on the same version as your proxy matters.

What This Means for Server Owners

If you're currently running a 1.20.4 server, updating to the latest Paper build is generally a no-brainer—especially if you're using plugins that have already adopted the newer builds. Check your plugin compatibility first (most popular ones are updated by now), but the performance and stability gains make it worth the effort. If you're using Velocity, make sure it's on 1.20.4 too to avoid any wonky proxy behavior.

Not on 1.20.4 yet? No rush, but if you're planning to update in the coming weeks, grabbing these latest builds now means you'll have a rock-solid foundation.