How to download Minecraft 1.21.20.22 beta and preview

Minecraft Bedrock's latest beta/preview, known as version 1.21.20.22, debuted on July 10, 2024. This well-rounded preview makes many adjustments to the game's blocks, UI, and accessibility while fixing a collection of bugs along the way. Preview 1.21.20.22 is currently available on Xbox and PlayStation consoles, Windows 10/11-based PCs, as well as Android and iOS mobile devices.

If you're hoping to download this new Minecraft Bedrock Preview, the steps required will differ depending on your platform. Fortunately, the steps are quite easy and shouldn't take up much of your time.

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How to download Minecraft preview 1.21.0.22 based on the platform

Xbox One and Series X|S

Downloading Minecraft previews on Xbox consoles is a simple task (Image via Mojang)

The process of downloading new Minecraft previews on Xbox consoles is carried out in the same way across the Xbox One and Series X|S consoles. The process is easy as long as you've either purchased the game or have an active Game Pass subscription.

Below, you can find the steps for downloading preview 1.21.0.22 on your Xbox:

1. From your dashboard, open either the Microsoft Store or the Game Pass library (if you have an active Game Pass subscription).
2. Open the search field and enter "Minecraft Preview." Then, open the resulting store page.
3. If you've purchased the game or have an active Game Pass subscription, there should be a download button you can press on this page to add the preview to your download queue.

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PlayStation 4 and 5

Minecraft previews have only recently made their way to PlayStation consoles (Image via Mojang/Sony)

Minecraft previews have just recently arrived on PlayStation 4 and 5 consoles, but they're certainly well-received. These previews can be accessed from both a PS4 or a PS5, depending on your platform preference. However, both will require you to have access to the PS4 version of the base game.

Below, you can find the steps for accessing previews on PlayStation consoles:

1. Run the game and select settings from the main menu.
2. Scroll down to the bottom of the sidebar and select "Preview".
3. Click "Get PlayStation 4 Preview" if you're playing on your PS4 or "PlayStation 5 Preview" if you're playing on PS5.
4. Select download to add the preview to your download queue.

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Windows 10/11 PCs

Downloading Minecraft previews on Windows can change depending on whether you've done so before (Image via Microsoft)

Regardless of whether you've downloaded a Minecraft preview on your Windows PC before or not, accessing preview 1.21.0.22 is a straightforward process. However, depending on whether or not this is your first time downloading a preview, the steps may change slightly.

Regardless, you can find the necessary processes in both situations below:

1. If you're downloading a preview for the first time, open the Minecraft Launcher and select the Windows version from the game list to the left of the window. To the left of the Install/Play button, click on the button that reads "Latest Release." Then, select "Latest Preview" before pressing the Install button.
2. If you've downloaded a preview before and need to update it, open the Microsoft Store application and select your library. Click on the Games button, find Minecraft for Windows in the list, and tap the Update button. Otherwise, click the "Get Updates" button to update all of your programs, the preview included.

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Android/iOS mobile devices

Previews on mobile can be attained via their respective app stores (Image via Apple)

When it comes to downloading previews on Android and iOS mobile devices, the process can be handled through your respective app store and operating system. On Android, you can use the Google Play Store, while you can look at the Apple TestFlight program on iOS. Both steps are addressed below:

1. On Android, open the Google Play Store and then find the store page for the game via the search function or the game list and open it. Scroll down the store page until you find a section labeled "Join the Beta" and tap the accompanying link.
2. On iOS, begin by downloading the TestFlight app from the App Store and then head to the TestFlight page for the game. Sign up for TestFlight with your Apple credentials, and you should receive an email with an invite link. Open the email, select "View in TestFlight", and then tap "Accept" if you're a new tester. You can then install the preview and enjoy.

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That's all there is to it! These steps can be carried out for previews beyond 1.21.0.22 as well. Once installed, your platform should keep the preview updated automatically in most circumstances. The exception comes with Windows PCs, which will still need to look to the Microsoft Store app for updates.