This latest version of Java, due to arrive as a production release on September 16, has 18 features. JDK 25 comes on the heels of JDK 24, a six-month-support release that arrived March 18.

Java 25 has 17 new features, six of which are at some level of preview. It also removes support for 32-bit x86, with the team stating that "the cost of maintaining this port outweighs the benefits ...

Mojang recently released the Minecraft Java snapshot 25w31a, bringing loads of new features that will eventually be released with the fall game drop.

Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.7 brings a new painting and music disc to the game. It also fixes many bugs and improves how the game runs on some devices.

Java 24 arrived today in a production release, packed with two dozen features. It’s a short-term support release eligible for six months of premier support.