Time for another Minecraft Monthly, and Vu has done it again! And by “it” we mean he’s managed to only go off script a total of 7 times. Thank you, editors! Here’s what we have in store for you in today’s feature-packed episode:

- The 1.21 update has a name! No spoilers down here, though.
- The Armored Paws drop is out now!
- Realms Plus is now better than ever!
- Play ominous trials in snapshot, beta and preview... if you dare.
- Minecraft has a new weapon: the heavy-hitting mace!
- Five new paintings are coming to Minecraft!
- The 1.21 soundtrack is out today – listen on Spotify!
- Hardcore mode is now in Bedrock beta and preview.

Learn more about Armored Paws: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/artic...

Discover the new Realms Plus features: https://minecraft.net/article/realms-...

Read about ominous trials and the mace: https://www.minecraft.net/sv-se/artic...

Listen to the 1.21 soundtrack: https://ingrv.es/minecraft-1-21-sound...