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Chase The Skies – Minecraft 1.21.6 Update

Posted: Jun 17, 2025 in Minecraft

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The wait is over – soar through the skies! Minecraft just dropped its Chase The Skies 1.21.6 Update. Build massive structures with a Happy Ghast, craft saddles to easily create an army of horses, or enjoy the vibrant visuals in Bedrock Edition. All of this and more is possible with this recent update! Invite friends on your own Minecraft server, then check out all the new features. New to the hosting scene? There’s no better time to launch a server with us 👏

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Cool Flights with Friends

Say goodbye to elytras, say hello to the Happy Ghast! While you still can glide solo if you want, you can now fly high with up to 4 other players. This is perfect for group adventures, but not so fast – you need to find or craft a Dried Ghast. Hydrate this little dude and wait for it to become a Ghastling. A little more waiting and you’ll get yourself a Happy Ghast.

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  • Craft / find Dried Ghasts using soul sand & ghast tears
  • Hydrate it to spawn a Ghastling
  • Wait for it to grow into a Happy Ghast
  • Add a Harness to ride with up to four players

 

Saddle Up & Ride

After many many years, and I mean many, players can now craft saddles in Minecraft. With the Chase The Skies 1.21.6 Update, you can quickly saddle up on a horse without finding them in lootable chests. On top of that, you can also easily move your animals from one spot to another. Leads are getting enhanced, allowing you to tether many mobs together – even to boats.

  • Use 3 leather and 1 iron to craft saddles
  • Remove saddles using shears
  • Craft leads with just 1 string
  • Tether multiple mobs, even to boats

 

Better Navigation, Better Music

Multiplayer gets a big boost with the new Player Locator Bar, found where the EXP Bar is located. It works by displaying colored dots when nearby players are around. This also indicates if they’re above or below you in-game. It’s a small, but rather huge change for both Minecraft: Bedrock & Java Edition. Beyond that, you also get some new music! The Tears music disc is now obtainable by Ghast mob drops. Bedrock players also get five new ambient tracks to set the mood.
 

Stunning New Visuals for Bedrock

Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.6 Chase The Skies Vibrant Visuals

We’ve all been there, admiring that perfect scene in your Minecraft world. Whether it’s a beautiful valley or majestic waterfall, there are plenty of amazing spots to check out. Well – this gets amplified with Vibrant Visuals for Bedrock Edition! While exploring, you will notice dynamic lighting, realistic water reflections, and more. As the sun rises and lights over your builds, the scenery looks even better. Don’t worry if you’re jealous, Mojang announced that the same visual changes will come to Java Edition later on.
 

Launch Yourself in The Skies!

Haven’t tried the new update yet? Get started today and play Minecraft 1.21.6: Chase The Skies! Host your own server and begin riding Happy Ghasts all around the world. Craft saddles for your horses, listen to the new music disc, and check out the vibrant visuals in Bedrock. This is not a drill, the update is live right now 🔥

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