Minecraft 24w44a Update - What's New
Added resin clumps, resin blocks, and resin bricks as new building materials from the pale garden. Resin drops from Creaking Hearts.
Overview
Minecraft 24w44a is a weekly development snapshot for Minecraft: Java Edition, published on October 30, 2024. Snapshots are Mojang's weekly previews of in-progress features (development week 44 of 2024), shipped early so the community can test and report problems before anything is finalized. This one logs 7 changes you can try in a throwaway test world.
The work in this update spans blocks & items and bug fixes. On the blocks & items side it brings resin clumps and resin block. It also resolves 3 reported bugs, which is typical maintenance work that keeps worlds and servers stable.
This build is part of the development cycle leading to 1.21 (Tricky Trials). Treat it as a preview rather than a destination: features can change, be renamed, or be cut entirely before they reach the stable release, so it is meant for testing and feedback, not for your main world or a live server.
Changes
#Blocks & Items(4)
- Added resin clumps (dropped by Creaking Hearts)
- Added resin block (crafted from resin clumps)
- Added resin bricks and chiseled resin bricks
- Resin has an orange/amber appearance
#Bug Fixes(3)
- Fixed Creaking spawning during daytime
- Fixed pale oak leaf decay inconsistencies
- Fixed eyeblossom not emitting redstone signal when open
Server Admin Migration Guide
- Snapshot only - do not use in production
Known Issues
- Resin block textures may be updated
What This Means
For players
Snapshots are opt-in through the official launcher. Always make a copy of any world before opening it in 24w44a, because development builds can corrupt saves and there is no guarantee the world will open in a later version. Use a fresh test world to try the new content safely.
For server admins
Do not run 24w44a on a public server. Snapshots are unsupported by server software and most plugins. Spin up a private staging instance, confirm your plugins load, and report regressions while there is still time to fix them before release.
Background & Context
- Snapshots ship roughly once a week during active development and are enabled through the "Latest snapshot" toggle in the official launcher.
- The content here was being developed toward 1.21; individual features may have been adjusted, renamed, or removed before that version shipped.
- Always keep a backup of important worlds before changing versions; the Astroworld versions database tracks client and server compatibility for 24w44a.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Minecraft 24w44a released?
Minecraft 24w44a was released on October 30, 2024 as a weekly development snapshot for Minecraft: Java Edition.
What is new in 24w44a?
Added resin clumps, resin blocks, and resin bricks as new building materials from the pale garden. Resin drops from Creaking Hearts. Notable entries include: Added resin clumps; Added resin block; Added resin bricks and chiseled resin bricks. In total it documents 7 changes across 2 categories.
Should I use 24w44a on my main world?
No. 24w44a is a weekly development snapshot meant for testing. Keep your main world on the latest stable release and only open a backup copy in a separate test world to try the new content.
Can I run 24w44a on a Minecraft server?
It is not recommended for a public server. Snapshot only - do not use in production. Use a private staging instance to test plugins and mods, not to host players.
Which Minecraft version is 24w44a a preview of?
24w44a is part of the development cycle for 1.21, the update known as Tricky Trials. Features shown here are still in progress and may change before the final release.
Are there known issues in 24w44a?
Yes. Documented issues for this build include: Resin block textures may be updated. Development builds are expected to have rough edges that get fixed before release.
Looking for version compatibility info?
Check client and server version details on our versions database.