Elasticsearch for Apache Hadoop (ES-Hadoop) has released versions 2.2.0 and 2.1.3, bringing significant updates and bug fixes to improve compatibility and performance with Elasticsearch and Apache Spark. Version 2.2.0 introduces compatibility with Elasticsearch 2.x while maintaining backward compatibility with 1.x, upgraded geo support, and enhanced network capabilities for various topologies. It also includes better runtime diagnostics to prevent misconfigurations, extended configuration options for multi-dimensional fields, and YARN module enhancements. The update tracks the latest versions of Apache Spark, leveraging new features to enhance performance and maintain backward compatibility, while repository HDFS is being overhauled for security improvements. Meanwhile, ES-Hadoop 2.1.3 serves as the final maintenance release for the 2.1.x line, offering backported bug fixes for users with conservative upgrade paths. Feedback is encouraged through GitHub, Twitter, forums, and IRC channels.