Sponge for Minecraft 1.17.1
38 builds of Sponge published for Minecraft 1.17.1, newest first. Every download links to the project’s own release.
- Latest build
- #38
- Java required
- Java 16 or newer
- Builds
- 38
- Newest published
- 28 Jul 2026
Sponge builds for 1.17.1
Newest first. The checksum is the project's own, where it publishes one.
Sponge on 1.17.1: common questions
Does Sponge support Minecraft 1.17.1?
Yes. 38 builds have been published for 1.17.1, the newest being build 38. This is not a declared claim: each build below is a real file the project released for this version.
Which Java version do I need for Sponge 1.17.1?
Java 16 or newer. The requirement comes from Minecraft 1.17.1 itself rather than from Sponge, so it applies to any server software running this version. A newer Java than that is fine.
Which Sponge build should I run on 1.17.1?
The newest one, build 38, published 4 h ago. Later builds for the same Minecraft version are bug fixes and performance work, so there is rarely a reason to run an older one deliberately.
Is this download official?
Yes. Every link points at Sponge's own release or API. MCReference does not mirror, re-host or repackage a jar; where the project publishes a SHA-256 we show it so you can verify the file you got.