Both Minecraft Bedrock and Java Edition constantly get updates from Mojang. The company is constantly working on a popular sandbox game, releasing frequent updates to improve the gameplay experience.

The Minecraft 1.17 update was all about preparing the game for the upcoming 1.18 update. Still, this update brought tons of new content, ranging from new mobs to new blocks and items.

How to play Snapshots - Minecraft Java Edition If you want to try out the latest Snapshot updates to see how Mojang is constantly improving the game, then you’ll want to follow the steps.

Some features and additions only become accessible once you update Minecraft, so here's how to do that on PC, console, and mobile.

Java is the original, while Bedrock came about years after the developer, Mojang, was acquired by Microsoft. What is Minecraft Java Edition? This version was originally released back in 2009.

Mojang Studios introduces the Craftmine update to Minecraft Java Edition for April Fools' 2025. This update allows players to craft custom mines with unique challenges.

With new games, updates, and new ways, you can play Minecraft Java Edition and join one of the biggest communities in gaming and start crafting today.

Minecraft: Java Edition tests future updates and features through update "slices" known as snapshots. Minecraft: Java Edition Snapshot 21w13a is available for PC Minecraft players right now.

A New Minecraft update is here. Here is all you need to know about the patch notes for Java Edition Snapshot 21w44a ...

It's been a slow couple of weeks for Minecraft with the holidays, but we're back with a Release Candidate for 1.16.5, with Caves and Cliffs Update snapshots maybe coming next week.