The snapshots are still being released, as the update is not yet ready! And this means only one thing - the pre-release content will be even richer. Minecraft 1.17 release date: June 8th, 2021. Moreover, there will be new sea mobs and completely unique items that improve interaction with the cubic world. You will see new world generation patterns that make use of blocks from this update. Minecraft 1.17 is a major update that adds a lot of diverse content to the game.