It allows you to customize character looks and settings while accessing online servers with players from all over the world.
Compared to similar programs like Gameloop, CurseForge, and Epic Games Launcher, this is a more popular choice.
Although the development team has not acquired a Mojang license, it supports all versions of the game and does not charge any subscription or fees.
For the proper working of the game, it is necessary to regularly release technical updates that merely fix errors and crashes of the main update.
The Minecraft 1.17.1 update is exactly of such a kind, filled with several dozen fixes, plus a few minor changes in the game logic.
Minecraft 1.17.1 Caves & Cliffs release date July 6, 2021