One of the most requested features for the Allay—a cute, flying mob that loves to collect items for you—was the ability to get more of them. 1.19.1 delivered exactly that, but with a unique twist.
Minecraft v1.19.1 (a minor update to the "Wild Update") was released on July 27, 2022 Minecraft v1.19.1
Beyond gameplay features, v1.19.1 addressed performance, UI transparency, and stability. One of the most requested features for the
remains one of the most divisive updates in Java Edition history. Supporters argue that chat reporting gives Mojang the ability to combat genuine harassment, hate speech, and grooming across the fragmented server landscape — something server admins alone cannot police. Opponents counter that it undermines server autonomy, invites abuse of the reporting system, and violates the spirit of self-hosted, community-driven multiplayer that made Java Edition unique. remains one of the most divisive updates in
: In v1.19.1, Allays gained the ability to duplicate. When an Allay hears a Jukebox playing music, it performs a unique dancing animation. If a player hands a dancing Allay an Amethyst Shard , the Allay consumes the shard, emits heart particles, and splits into two identical mobs.