When does Minecraft 1.17 come out?
MINECRAFT is due a major update this week that's been described as a literal game-changer. The 1.17 patch will hand half of the new Caves and Cliffs expansion packs to all Bedrock and Java players free of charge. Minecraft update 1.17 has been the talk of the town among the game's avid fanbase for months. It'll make a bunch of additions to the decade-old sandbox video game that's popular among kids and adults alike. The update is so large, in fact, that it's had to be split into two parts. The first half is due to roll out this week. Players will see new mobs such as Axolotls, as well as a new boss called the Guardian. There are fresh biomes to visit and new and improved caves, as well as new blocks such as copper, deepslate and dripleaf. Developers Mojang are launching the new expansion today. Based on previous updates, Minecraft fans can expect the 1.17 update to drop around 3pm BST. The update will be available for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, and Windows 10. Java Edition will be getting the update on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Harry Potter geek recreates Hogwarts and Diagon Alley in Minecraft in stunning detail  Most read in Gaming GAME ON Massive PS5 restock TODAY at Game, Amazon, Smyths, and more - latest updates FIGHT NITE Fortnite to launch alien-themed season tomorrow - here's what you need to know NEW LOOK All the characters you can unlock in the new season of Fortnite arriving TODAY X-TRA Microsoft is giving away FREE Xbox Series X consoles to people for playing games Hot Deals POWER HOUR Where to buy Nvidia RTX 3080Ti  best deals and locations  In other news, The Sun's favourite alternative to a games console is the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset. Check out the wildly impressive Panasonic 65HZ1000 TV, which makes most tellies look rubbish. And Dell's Alienware R10 Ryzen Edition is a gaming PC powerhouse that crushes both the new consoles. Let us know in the comments! We pay for your stories! Email us at tech@the-sun.co.uk