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Any device running the Minecraft Launcher must meet the following minimum operating system requirements to receive updates: Windows: Windows 10 or higher Mac: OSX 10.15 or higher Ubuntu: 19.10 or higher S...

When new content is released for Minecraft: Java Edition, you'll need to update Minecraft to play. Updates normally happen automatically through the Launcher while your device is in standby mode or in use wi...

Minecraft Preview allows you to play an in-development version of Minecraft: Bedrock Edition and test features before they’re fully released on Windows PCs. Learn About Minecraft Beta and Preview.How to inst...

Minecraft Snapshots are available if you own Minecraft: Java Edition and allow you to playtest and preview an in-development version of Minecraft. Install & Play Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshots singleplaye...

Minecraft is now natively playable on PlayStation® 5 (PS5). While you can always download and play the PlayStation 4 (PS4) version via backwards compatibility, the PS5 version gives you access to 4K visuals ...

Minecraft installation errors on Android devices can be caused by previously installed files if you had Minecraft or Minecraft: Beta installed or if your download only partially completed. Here’s how to fix ...

Your iPhone, iPad, or Android mobile device will normally update Minecraft automatically. If you need to manually update to the most recent version, follow the instructions from your mobile OS manufacturer: ...

Minecraft will try to automatically update to the latest version if you are connected to the internet. If Minecraft’s version number is lower/older than the one listed in its description on your console stor...

When new content is released for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, you'll need to update your game to play. Updates normally happen automatically through the Launcher while your device is in standby mode or in use...

If you encounter an error when you update or open Minecraft: Java Edition, you may be able to fix the issue if you uninstall the game and manually remove all files.We highly recommend you visit our Backup & ...

To view the minimum iOS system requirements for Minecraft, go to the Information section of the Minecraft App Store listing. You can view compatibility details, including OS and storage requirements.For opti...

To view the minimum and recommended requirements for Minecraft: Java Edition, go to the Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition for PC Deluxe Edition product listing and scroll to the Java System Requirements sect...

When you get a new device, you can install and play Minecraft if you previously bought Minecraft for that platform and use the same account to sign in. For example, if you get a new Windows PC, simply downlo...

Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshots allow you to play in-development versions and features of Minecraft before they are fully released if you own the full version of Minecraft: Java Edition. See Learn about Mi...

Minecraft Beta and Minecraft Preview allow you to play an in-development version of Minecraft: Bedrock Edition and test features before they’re fully released on Android and iOS devices. Learn About Minecraf...

If you’d like to try Minecraft: Java Edition and haven’t played before, you can play the Demo for free. This is also a great way to see if your device hardware can run Minecraft. Visit Start a Free Trial and...

Minecraft Beta and Preview allow you to playtest in-development features of Minecraft: Bedrock Edition before they are included in a game release. Learn how to download and install them from these articles: ...

Did you know that you can share your digital Minecraft games with your family members? This will allow multiple accounts, including child accounts, to access Minecraft without having to buy the game multiple...

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is available for Chomebook on the Google Play store. See minimum requirements and recommended processors to determine whether Minecraft is playable on your device.If you want to de...

The Minecraft Editor for Bedrock Edition is a visual creator tool that lets you build projects at scale. Try out the editor if you enjoy playing in creative mode or want to build custom content for Minecraft...

Minecraft: Java Edition and Minecraft: Bedrock Edition were released as a bundle for personal computers on June 7, 2022. If your Microsoft account owns this bundle, you can download and play both versions us...