How to update Minecraft on Bedrock, PC, Java, iOS & more

Now Minecraft has moved away from its numbered updates, players can expect smaller, more frequent patches coming to the game. As such, it’s vital to know just how to update Minecraft on Bedrock or Java for your PC, Xbox, PlayStation, or mobile.

Thanks to the announcement during 2024’s Minecraft Live, Mojang will be releasing more frequent updates in the future, with the first one, Bundles of Bravery releasing on October 22, adding in Hardcore mode to Bedrock, and the highly anticipated Bundles. On top of this, new mobs, biomes, enemies, and more are on their way.

So, it’s vital for you to know just how to update your Minecraft adventure, to ensure you’re able to dive back into your seed or build that house with all the new features. So, here’s how to do just that.

How to update Minecraft

Nintendo Switch

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Updating Minecraft on the Nintendo Switch is relatively easy, here’s how to do it:

1. Load up Minecraft on your Switch
2. A window will pop up about the new update
3. Press the button in that window to go to the eShop
4. Download the new update

Once the update has been processed and downloaded, simply head back into the game and enjoy.

Bedrock & Java for PC and Mac

Since there are two versions of Minecraft on the PC there are two different instructions to follow. If you own a Mac then you’ll be using the Java Edition.

Bedrock edition

Windows PC players who enjoy the Bedrock edition for Minecraft should see their game update automatically. If it doesn’t, here’s how to update Minecraft for Windows:

1. Open the Microsoft store.
2. Select the three dots on the top right.
3. Press ‘Downloads and updates’.
4. Select ‘Get updates‘.
5. Begin your update.

Wait for that to finish and you’ll have the freshly updated Minecraft Bedrock PC game ready to play.

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Java edition

The Java edition will require you to download the Minecraft launcher, which can be done via the Minecraft website. Once that’s done, follow these steps:

1. Open up the Minecraft launcher.
2. If the launcher doesn’t show the most recent update, press the arrow to the right of the play button.
3. Select ‘Latest Release‘.

Then the game will be ready to enjoy.

Xbox

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When it comes to updating Minecraft on your Xbox, it’s similar to what every other game needs on the console:

1. Go to ‘My Apps & Games‘.
2. Press the More Options button on Minecraft.
3. Select ‘Manage game & add-ons’.
4. Then press ‘updates‘.
5. If any are available they will be available here and you can update them.

The game should update automatically for you but you can always check it by following the same steps.

PlayStation

Similar to the Xbox, your Playstation should automatically update Minecraft. However, for some players, their updates are not set to automatic. If this is the case, follow these steps:

1. Find Minecraft in your library.
2. Select the game using the ‘options‘ button.
3. Click ‘check for update‘.
4. Update if needed and play.

Thankfully, due to the nature and size of most Minecraft updates, the download shouldn’t take too long.

iOS and Android

Updating Minecraft on your iOS or Android works in the same way as many other apps. Follow these steps:

1. Go to the App Store or Google Play.
2. Find Minecraft in your library.
3. If needed, it will prompt you to update.
4. Press update and wait for it to install.

Some mobiles will hold back an app update so be sure to check regularly in case you’ve missed a newer version of the game.

That’s how to update Minecraft on your chosen console. While your game is updating, be sure to check out the best Minecraft seeds, some new house ideas, or even the best servers you just have to try out.