Tutorial:Bedrock Edition development versions

Bedrock Edition releases regular development versions for users to test features for upcoming updates. On most platforms, development versions are released through a separate client, Minecraft Preview. On Android, development versions are released as beta updates to Minecraft. This tutorial will show you how to join and leave Minecraft Preview and the beta program, and give warnings about what development versions may do to your world.

Requirements

Minecraft Preview is available on Windows, Xbox, iOS, iPadOS, and PlayStation. On Xbox and PlayStation, you must own the digital version of Minecraft, and not the disc version, in order to install Minecraft Preview. Beta versions are available on Android.

Warnings

Development versions are not fully tested and may contain bugs that crash the game or corrupt your world. It is recommended to regularly back up worlds when playing development versions or only play in new worlds.

Joining

Windows and Xbox

1. Open the Microsoft Store app.
2. Search for "Minecraft Preview."
   • The search bar is in the top right of the window.
3. Install Minecraft Preview.
   • You can also install Minecraft Preview from the Game Pass app, or from the "Installations" tab of the Minecraft Launcher on Windows.

iOS and iPadOS

On iOS and iPadOS, installing Minecraft Preview is done through TestFlight. You can sign up for Minecraft Preview here, but keep in mind that spots are limited. Spots are freed up on or around the 1st of each month. You must play a new version at least once a month in order to keep your spot.

PlayStation

Currently, Minecraft Preview for PlayStation is available in a limited amount of regions.

1. Open Minecraft.
2. In the Settings menu, select "Preview" in the sidebar.
3. You will be taken to a PlayStation Store page where you can download Minecraft Preview.

Android

1. Open the Google Play Store.
2. Search for "Minecraft" and open the app store page.
3. Scroll down to the section titled "Become a tester" and click "Join".
   • The Play Store will now soon install the latest beta version.

Leaving

Preview

Because Minecraft Preview is a separate app from regular Minecraft, leaving it is as simple as uninstalling it. Make sure to back up your worlds before uninstalling Minecraft Preview.

Android beta program

1. Open the Google Play Store.
2. Search for "Minecraft" and open the app store page.
3. Scroll down to the section titled "You're a beta tester" and click "Leave".
   • The Play Store will now soon install the latest release version.