The Winter Drop, also now officially known as The Garden Awakens update for Minecraft is set to release in a few short hours as of the time of writing this article. This version 1.21.4 Minecraft update brings with it a host of features and additions which should make it an exciting release.
You can find the game’s update release time and expected features detailed in the sections below.
When does The Garden Awakens/1.21.4 update for Minecraft drop?
The much anticipated update for Minecraft drops on December 3, 2024 at 11 AM Eastern Time (ET). You can find a list of its expected release timings, adjusted for multiple time zones below:
| Timezone/Region | Adjusted update release time |
|---|---|
| GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) | 4 PM; December 3 |
| Indian Standard Time (IST) | 9:30 PM; December 3 |
| Central Standard Time (CDT) | 10 AM; December 3 |
| Pacific Standard Time (PT) | 8 AM; December 3 |
| China Standard Time (CST) | 12 AM; December 4 |
| Brazilian Time (BRT) | 1 PM; December 3 |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | 1 AM; December 4 |
| Moscow Standard Time (MSK) | 7 PM; December 4 |
| Australian Daylight Time (AEDT) | 3 AM; December 4 |
| New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) | 5 AM; December 4 |
What to expect from the update
The main highlight of this particular update is the Pale Gardens. This particular biome is horror-themed, bringing with it spooky Pale Oak trees and a new mob simply known as The Creaking.
Much like Slenderman, the Creaking will only chase you when you break eye contact with it – which should make for some interesting runs. The enemy is also immune to most damage, save for any directed at its heart.
The version 1.21.4 update will also bring with it several new spawns and items, such as the Eyeblossom Flower and Resin (which can be used in crafting) – among others.
