Big news just dropped from Mojang, and it’s going to change how we play on the server forever. The first pre-release for Minecraft 1.21.9 is out, and it’s packed with game-changing features that will revolutionize our builds, our farms, and even how we explore the world.

The Copper Golem: Our Newest Companion

You’ve probably heard about the copper golem from the last update, but now they’re even smarter. Mojang made a small tweak that has huge implications for our redstone builds. When a golem is riding in a minecart, it will now only attempt to open chests right next to it. This means we can finally build compact, automated storage systems powered by these little guys!

This is a massive win for anyone who wants a tidy base without massive hopper lines. I’ve already been experimenting with some designs, and I can’t wait to see what you all come up with. Think of the possibilities for our community storage and trade hubs!

A Builder’s Dream: Mannequin Mania

For our creative members and builders, the mannequin is now an absolute must-have. You can now use player profiles to display custom skins and capes. This is perfect for our community showcase builds and for decorating our shops. We can finally have a real armory display with our guild’s custom armor trims and skins.

Imagine creating an intricate scene in your base, with mannequins posed for battle or a simple chat. The level of detail and storytelling we can now add to our survival builds is insane.

The Best Feature You Didn’t Know You Needed: Nether Spawnpoints

Here’s the one I’m most excited about, and it’s a huge deal for our server. The /setworldspawn command is no longer limited to the Overworld! This means we can now set a world spawnpoint in the Nether or even the End.

Think about it: no more long treks through a Nether Hub just to get back to base after a death. We can set up a safe, well-lit respawn anchor in a community Nether hub, making diamond runs and Nether fortress raids less punishing. This is a massive quality-of-life improvement for every single one of us.

The developers also added new copper torches, chains, and bars, giving us even more new decorative blocks to play with. The “Copper Age” is officially here, and it’s bringing some of the most exciting features we’ve seen in a while.

So, what are you most excited to build? Are you going to create a fully automated sorting system, a new display room for your rare items, or are you going to take advantage of the new Nether spawn to start a mega-project there?

Let me know in the comments below! I can’t wait to see your creations.