Players can download Minecraft 1.18 snapshot 21w39a to test the transition of old worlds to new. Unlike Bedrock Edtion, players do not need to sign up for testing snapshots.

How to download the update Once the update has been released, players can follow these steps to download the Java Edition of Minecraft 1.18: Step 1: Launch the Minecraft launcher.

After weeks of testing and refinement, Mojang Studios is finally releasing the 1.18.2 patch update for Minecraft: Java Edition, which includes dozens of fixes and technical updates.

Regular Minecraft: Java Edition players only need to install the 1.18.1 patch update, which should automatically download and install whenever the game and Minecraft Launcher are both closed out ...

To get into the Minecraft beta on Java edition on PC, you'll need to follow these steps: Install the Minecraft Java client by logging into your account and downloading it.