Minecraft Preview

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Minecraft Preview

Developer(s)	Mojang Studios
Publisher(s)	Xbox Game Studios
Platform(s)	Native Enhanced Xbox One X PlayStation 4 Pro
Written in	C++
Latest version	Preview 1.21.110.20
Release date	iOS & iPadOS closed beta: January 31, 2022 Xbox (Xbox Insider): February 7, 2022 Windows: February 9, 2022 Xbox: May 27, 2022 PlayStation 4: February 15, 2024 PlayStation 5: June 20, 2024
Rating(s)	Same as Bedrock Edition
Size	Windows: ~1.33 GB[1] iOS & iPadOS: 934.7 MB Xbox: ~1.69 GB[2]
License	Terms of Use
Source available	No
Links	Download Windows (Alternative) iOS & iPadOS Xbox

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Minecraft Preview is an app players can use to test out beta features from Bedrock Edition. It works as a separate app, rather than the previous system of opt in beta content inside of the Bedrock Edition game itself.^[3]

As of now, it is currently available for Windows^[4], Xbox^[5], and PlayStation as well as limited users on iOS and iPadOS.

Development

On January 31, 2022, it was announced that the beta program would be expanded to other platforms, starting with iOS and iPadOS, in the form of Minecraft Preview app, separate from the normal Bedrock Edition app. The initial iOS and iPadOS launch was only limited to 500 users on TestFlight^[6], which was later expanded by adding 500 more later on.^[7]

Later on February 7, 2022, Minecraft Preview was released for Xbox players via Xbox Insider Hub first, to test the migration of player worlds to the new app. The testing period was divided into two phases, for which users who don't own Minecraft can participate in^[5], before it is officially released only to those who have bought Minecraft on Xbox.^[8]

After the Minecraft Preview releases on iOS, iPadOS, and Xbox, the app released on Windows on February 9, 2022 and on PlayStation on February 15, 2024. Only players who own and bought the game can download and play Minecraft Preview.^[9]

Installation

Windows

The app is available on Microsoft Store on Windows if the user owns Bedrock Edition on Windows or has an active subscription to PC Game Pass or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on their account.^[3]

iOS & iPadOS

Installing Minecraft Preview on iOS and iPadOS requires the user to be enrolled on TestFlight, a beta enrollment app. The app is currently available to a limited amount of users. Spots are freed every first of each month. To get in, visit this page.

Xbox

The app is available on Microsoft Store on Xbox if the user owns Bedrock Edition on Xbox or has an active subscription to Xbox Game Pass Standard or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on their account, this doesn't apply to the disk version as Minecraft Preview is unavailable.^[3]

PlayStation

The app is available on Playstation Store on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 if the user owns Bedrock Edition on PlayStation.

Other platforms

It is mentioned in the FAQ that Minecraft Preview is planned to be released on other platforms, with it being stated that the FAQ will be updated once the app is released on said platforms.^[3]

Gallery

Official artwork

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  Minecraft Preview logo
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  Minecraft Preview
  app icon
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  Minecraft Preview
  key art

Old

• 
  Old Minecraft Preview square key art with old logo.
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  Old Minecraft Preview vertical key art with old logo.
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  Old Minecraft Preview horizontal key art with old logo.

Trivia

• The only splash that can be seen in game is "Preview!!!".

References

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