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Release
5.7.1

kennytv released ViaBackwards version 5.7.1 on January 18, 2026

  • Fixed disconnects on nautilus mob effects in 1.21.11->1.21.9 (by booky10)
  • Prevent block breaking with spears in 1.21.11->1.21.9 (requires ViaBackwards to be installed on Paper)
  • Some fixes to mannequin emulation for older clients (by Owen1212055)
  • Fixed sign text conversion in 1.21.7->1.21.5 (by Tmpod)
  • Fixed missing saddle display for pigs and striders in 1.21.5 -> 1.21.4 (by Pantera07)
  • Fixed frog and cat variants in 1.21.5->1.21.4 (by Pantera07)
  • Fixed conversion of large velocity in 1.21.2->1.21 (by dewgs)
  • Fixed opening crimson and warped signs in 1.21.2->1.21 (by ItsClairton & EnZaXD)
  • Fixed painting positions in 1.19->1.18.2

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Information

Published onJanuary 18, 2026
Downloads7,549

Platforms

Paper Paper (1.10-1.21.11)
Velocity Velocity (3.4)

Dependencies

Paper Paper
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Velocity Velocity
Edit Plugin Dependencies: Velocity