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Minecraft 1.21.40 Hotfix Deployed

A critical hotfix has been released addressing crashes on Nintendo Switch and mobile platforms. Players are encouraged to update immediately for improved stability.

MCBE.live Staff
Apr 07, 2026
3 min read

A critical hotfix update (1.21.40.1) has been deployed to address stability issues affecting Nintendo Switch and mobile players.

Critical Fixes

Nintendo Switch - Fixed crash when loading worlds larger than 100MB - Resolved memory leak during extended play sessions - Fixed game freeze when opening inventory rapidly - Addressed crash when using split-screen mode

Mobile (iOS and Android) - Fixed crash on app resume from background - Resolved rendering issues on certain device models - Fixed touch input becoming unresponsive - Addressed battery drain issues introduced in 1.21.40

Other Fixes

All Platforms - Fixed item duplication exploit involving hoppers - Resolved chunk corruption in specific biomes - Fixed mob despawning issues near world spawn - Corrected enchantment display bugs

Update Instructions

Automatic Updates Most players will receive this update automatically. Ensure automatic updates are enabled in your platform's settings.

Manual Update If you haven't received the update: - **Nintendo Switch:** Check for updates in the HOME menu - **iOS:** Visit the App Store and check for updates - **Android:** Open Google Play Store and check for updates

We recommend all players update as soon as possible to avoid potential world corruption issues.