How to Update to Newer Versions
Don't miss out on all the new features brought to Minecraft by the latest patch, Version 1.19: The Wild. Read on to find out how to update Minecraft to its newest version on each platform.
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How to Update Minecraft to Newer Versions
Minecraft Launcher
Java Edition
For the Java Edition of Minecraft, the Launcher should show your game's current version to the right of the Play button. If it's not set to the latest version, which is 1.19, you can press that window to bring up the latest release, then select 1.19. After that, you'll just have to press Play and it'll automatically update.
Bedrock Edition
The Bedrock Edition will automatically update to the latest release when you press Play.
XBOX Store
| 1 |  Head to your Library and select Minecraft. |
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| 2 |  Press the Update button if it says there's an update available. |
| 3 |  You'll be able to play the latest version once it finishes downloading. |
If you don't have the launcher, you can also download the update directly from the XBOX Store.
Nintendo Switch
| 1 |  Go to Minecraft on your menu screen and press the Options button. |
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| 2 |  Go to the Software Update tab and select Via the Internet. |
| 3 |  If you haven't already downloaded the update, the option to do so will appear. If you already have, you can start playing the latest version. |
PS4/PS5
| 1 |  Press Options on your controller and go to Check for Updates. |
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| 2 |  If there's an update available, it'll automatically download it. If there's none, you can start playing the latest version. |
XBOX Series S/X
| 1. | Go to Minecraft in the My Games & Apps menu, then select More Options. |
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| 2. | Select Manage Game & Add-ons then open the Updates menu. If you haven't downloaded the latest version, it will appear here. |
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