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St. Patrick's Day Event

Latest

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with exclusive Minecraft skins! Vote for your favorite designs including the Irish Leprechaun, Celtic Warrior, and the legendary Saint Patrick himself. Winners announced March 18, 2026. Available for all editions - Java & Bedrock compatible!

Tiny Takeover

Upcoming

Java Edition 26.1 (26.1 Snapshot 11)
Bedrock Edition 26.10 (Preview 26.10.26)

Latest versionsshow

Java Edition

1.21.11 (current)

26.1 Snapshot 11 (26.1 snapshot)

Windows (Bedrock Edition)

26.3 (current)

26.10.26 (26.10 Preview)

iOS & iPadOS

26.3 (current)

26.10.26 (26.10 Preview)

Android & ChromeOS

26.3 (current)

26.10.27 (26.10 beta)

Fire tablets

26.3

Xbox One & Series X|S

26.3 (current)

26.10.26 (26.10 Preview)

Nintendo Switch &
Nintendo Switch 2

26.3

PlayStation 4

26.3 (current)

26.10.26 (26.10 Preview)

PlayStation 5

26.3 (current)

26.10.26 (26.10 Preview)

Bedrock Dedicated Server

1.26.3.1 (current)

1.26.10.26 (preview)

Bedrock Editor

1.2.4 (current)

1.2.9 (beta)

About the game

Minecraft is a 3D sandbox adventure game developed by Mojang Studios, where players can interact with a fully customizable three-dimensional world made of blocks and entities. Its diverse gameplay options allow players to choose the way they play, creating infinite possibilities.

There are several actively maintained editions of Minecraft:

Java Edition for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Bedrock Edition for Windows, mobile, and consoles
- Minecraft Education is a variant of Bedrock Edition for classrooms
China Edition is a localized release of both editions for mainland China

About Minecraft

Beginner's guide

Get Minecraft

Featured article

Lydia Winters is a former employee of Mojang Studios, who served as their Chief Storyteller, Brand Director, and "Director of Fun." She prominently appeared in several events, such as cohosting MINECON Earth 2017 with Will Arnett, and voiced CommuniKate in Minecraft Mini-Series.

Coming back to the game?

Check out the most recent updates:

Mounts of Mayhem: December 2025

The Copper Age: September 2025

Chase the Skies: June 2025

Spring to Life: March 2025

The Garden Awakens: December 2024

Bundles of Bravery: October 2024

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Bedrock Edition guides

For creators

Beyond the base game, Minecraft can be modified in various ways by players, like tweaking gameplay, adding new features, or even making something entirely new out of the game!

Did you know…

... that sea pickles can be found in some desert village houses as a decoration?
... that the version number of Java Edition Classic 0.25_05 SURVIVAL TEST stems from confusion?
... that the old texture for cobblestone is taken from Notch's unfinished game RubyDung?

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