The Copper Age Dawns: Exploring the New Features of Minecraft 1.21.9

Minecraft’s 1.21.9 update, The Copper Age, is now live, bringing an array of new features centered on the versatile metal copper. Players can now explore the full potential of copper by crafting various tools, protective gear, and aesthetic elements. The Copper Golem, a highly anticipated mob, is also included in the update. The update includes a wide array of new blocks, items, and features, including a new shelf block and copper-themed decorations. Furthermore, the update presents technical enhancements such as changes to The End dimension and the option to incorporate item sprites within text. With its release on September 30, 2025, the update also addresses bugs to provide a more refined and enjoyable gameplay experience. New features such as chat drafts and sound previews have been added, along with server management protocol enhancements.