How to download Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.1 update

Minecraft 1.21.1, the first update to be released after Tricky Trials, made its way to Bedrock Edition on June 20, 2024. A bugfix update, version 1.21.1 addresses and solves bugs that involve a hardlock during PlayStation 4 split-screen gameplay as well as fixing an issue that caused Realms Stories to require a reset to be viewed by players who have freshly installed the game.

Even though it doesn't exactly introduce new content, you may want to update to Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.1 regardless to ensure that the necessary bug fixes are applied. With that in mind, it doesn't hurt to examine how to manually update the game just in case your platform didn't update automatically.

How to download the Minecraft 1.21.1 update for Bedrock Edition platforms

Xbox One and Series X|S

Updating Minecraft Bedrock on Xbox consoles is a relatively simple process (Image via Mojang)

Like most of its other console counterparts, updating Minecraft Bedrock on Xbox One and Series X|S consoles is carried out quickly and effectively through the consoles' interfaces. You can find the steps to update Bedrock 1.21.1 below manually:

From your dashboard, head to "My Apps & Games" and select the game, then press your options button.
Select "Manage Game & Add-Ons" and then select "Updates".
Any updates will be available on the following list, and you can select the latest for the game, which should install version 1.21.1 or later if Mojang has released another update.

PlayStation 4

Updating Minecraft Bedrock on PS4 is pretty similar to other consoles (Image via Mojang)

Much like other consoles, updating Minecraft Bedrock on PS4 is handled automatically, but can also be taken care of manually with a few button presses. You can examine the steps required to update the game manually on PlayStation 4 below:

From your dashboard or via your game library, find the game and press your options button.
Select "Check for Updates".
If you're connected to the internet, your console should search for the update file and add it to your download queue.

Nintendo Switch

Updating Minecraft Bedrock on Nintendo Switch consoles should be a breeze as long as you have a stable internet connection. With just a few button presses, you can implement the update and spend more time enjoying the 1.21.1 update. Below, you can find the steps to quickly and effectively download version 1.21.1 on Nintendo Switch:

From your Home menu, highlight the game with your cursor and press the + or - button.
Select "Software Update" and then "Via the Internet".
The update should be added to your update queue or begin downloading immediately after.

Windows 10/11 PCs

Updating Bedrock on Windows PCs can be accomplished with the Microsoft Store (Image via Microsoft)

When it comes to updating Minecraft Bedrock on Windows PCs, the process is a little different compared to console and mobile platforms. Fortunately, thanks to the presence of the Microsoft Store application, updating the game is pretty painless, and you can find the steps on how to do so below:

Open the Microsoft Store app on your Windows PC and navigate to the library tab.
From here, either click get updates to update all of your applications as needed, or click the games button, select the game from the resulting list, and click the update button.

Android/iOS Mobile Devices

Updating to version 1.21.1 on mobile devices can be carried out via respective app stores (Image via Mojang)

When it comes to mobile devices, the game can be updated on your respective app store. Typically this means the Google Play Store on Android devices and the Apple App Store on Apple devices. Both app stores handle manual updates via roughly the same process, but it still doesn't hurt to examine them below:

Open your respective app store depending on your operating system, open the search field, and enter Minecraft to find the game's store page.
If an update is available, the download button should be replaced by an update button. Tap the button and allow your device to handle the rest. Alternatively, some devices allow you to open the game directly, and you may receive a notification that an update is required, which can also bring you to your app store for an update.

That's all there is to it! Keep in mind that by and large, most platforms will keep the game updated automatically as long as they have a stable internet or data connection, though Windows 10/11 players will still likely need to instigate manual updates via the Microsoft Store.