However, since it is not a final release, players have to enable snapshots to download the pre-release 1. Follow these steps to download Minecraft 1.17.1 pre-release 1: Open Minecraft launcher.

In order to download the Trial Version of Minecraft: Java Edition, simply head over to the official Minecraft website and try the game for free. Go to the official Minecraft website, link here.

Mojang Studios is officially releasing the 1.17.1 patch update for Minecraft: Java Edition, which includes tons of bug fixes and changes for 1.17 'Caves and Cliffs Update' Part One. ...

In the meantime, Minecraft: Bedrock Edition patch update 1.17.40 is now available, so be sure to download and install it as soon as possible for the best Minecraft experience.