Each week we release early versions of Minecraft updates to test out new features, smooth out wrinkles, and eliminate bugs before they are released to more people. It’s a great opportunity for players like you to test out the latest features we’re working on prior to when it officially releases!

If you’re excited about the idea of learning new things, and aren’t worried when you encounter bugs, check out the platform you like.

Be aware:

These versions are, by nature, unstable and could cause problems, weird, or wonky.

The game could be unable to function properly and your creations might get corrupted. It’s a small risk but it’s still an opportunity to take a risk!

These versions are not allowed to connect to Realms and Featured Servers and can only be played in multiplayer worlds alongside players of the same version.

ANDROID

Disclaimer: You must to have the original Minecraft game to try out upcoming Minecraft features on Android.

Android has an Beta program that you can join at anytime. You can join this Beta program to replace your current Minecraft version with the Beta version.

Find the official Minecraft application on the Google Play Store to join the Android Beta. Scroll down to the “Join the Beta” section and click “Join”. Take a couple of minutes, then launch your regular Minecraft application. Note that this may take some time, but eventually your app will switch to the beta version. If you decide to exit the Beta version, just go back to the Google Play Store and scroll down to “You are beta testing” before clicking “Leave”. The app will eventually be restored to normal Minecraft.

You may also have to enable experimental features within the game in order to test the latest Minecraft features.

WINDOWS 10 and 11

Disclaimer: To test the latest Minecraft features on Windows you’ll require the original Minecraft video. Subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass.

Java Edition

Snapshots are versions of the Java Edition. Click the arrow next the Play button on the main tab of Minecraft to select the most recent snapshot. Then click the Play button.

Bedrock Edition

The Bedrock Edition has test versions that are periodically released in Minecraft Preview. Minecraft Preview can be downloaded by clicking on the “Minecraft Preview” tab within the Minecraft Launcher, and then clicking the “Install” and “Play” buttons.

XBOX ONE

Disclaimer: To experience the new Minecraft features on Xbox you must have the digital version of the Minecraft game. It is included in Xbox Game Pass. Preview is not available for disc owners.

The Bedrock Edition includes test versions that are periodically released in Minecraft Preview. Find Minecraft Preview in the Microsoft Store. Click Install on the resulting product page. To start, you can now open Minecraft Preview by clicking “Play Preview”.

iOS

Minecraft Preview is now available for iPads and iPhones. Follow the instructions to access the slots when they become available. While slots are not unlimited but we’ll open them up periodically, and we’ll take away inactive players to let new folks in.

Go to the “Create a New World” or “Edit World” settings. If you’re creating a new world go to the “Game” setting then scroll down to “Experiments” and click the toggle you want to activate. Coopwb You will see a pop-up asking if you want to “Activate Experimental Gameplay?”. Click “Activate Experiments”. If you have an existing world, this will create an exact copy of your current world, which will have the same name as the original world with “Copy of” …” added to it.

Find more details about the toggles available for feature control in Bedrock Edition here.

MACOS & LINUX

Disclaimer: You need to own the original Minecraft game to test the future Minecraft features on MacOS and Linux.

In the Java Edition, we put out regular test versions, referred to as Snapshots. In the Minecraft Launcher, choose the most recent snapshot by clicking the Arrow next to the Play button on the main tab, and then click the Play button.

To test the latest Minecraft features, you might require activating the experimental features.

Enter the “Create New World” setting. Click on “Data Packs” and then select the data pack you want to play. Click on “Done” and when you get to the next screen, click “Create New World”.

You can find out more about feature toggles available for Java Edition here.

BUG AND FEEDBACK

Please report all your bugs at bugs.mojang.com & please let us know what you think about the beta by pressing the feedback button in the game or visiting feedback.minecraft.net.

That’s it! Have fun and enjoy the test!