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Minecraft Version 1.20.x Java Client and Server Jar Downloads

Minecraft Version 1.20.x Java Client and Server Jar Downloads

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While setting up my own servers, I found it a bit difficult to locate the various server versions to download. Here are all of the 1.20.x versions. These are directly from Mojang/Minecraft.

Minecraft 1.20.6 - Latest Version

Minecraft 1.20.5

  • Release Date: 4/23/2024
  • Name of Release: "Armored Paws"
  • Summary: Minor release, adds armadillo, wolf armor and new variants of the wolf.
  • Server Jar Download: 1.20.5 Server Jar
  • Client Jar Download: 1.20.5 Client Jar

Minecraft 1.20.4

  • Release Date: 12/7/2023
  • Name of Release: "The Arboreal Update"
  • Summary: This update focuses on adding new tree types and biomes, as well as new tree-based mechanics and crafting options. It also includes performance enhancements and bug fixes.
  • Server Jar Download: 1.20.4 Server Jar
  • Client Jar Download: 1.20.4 Client Jar

Minecraft 1.20.3

  • Release Date: 12/5/2023
  • Summary: Enhances mountain generation and introduces new mountain biomes and wildlife. This update also brings various gameplay improvements and bug fixes.
  • Server Jar Download: 1.20.3 Server Jar
  • Client Jar Download: 1.20.3 Client Jar

Minecraft 1.20.2

  • Release Date: 9/21/2023
  • Summary: Added villager trade rebalance, the random command, and bug fixes.
  • Server Jar Download: 1.20.2 Server Jar
  • Client Jar Download: 1.20.2 Client Jar

Minecraft 1.20.1

Minecraft 1.20

  • Release Date: 5/31/2023
  • Name of Release: "Trails & Tales"
  • Summary: Introduces major updates to the world generation system, new biomes, and a variety of new items and blocks. This version also includes numerous bug fixes and optimizations.
  • Server Jar Download: 1.20 Server Jar
  • Client Jar Download: 1.20 Client Jar

Note: These downloads are directly from Mojang/Minecraft. These are not distributed.

Want other versions? Here is the list of Minecraft 1.19.x Server files. And here is the Minecraft 1.21 Server files

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