The Minecraft Java edition 1.17.1 pre-release 3 was made available to play and test for players globally on June 30, 2021.

Here's how to download the Minecraft 1.21.6 update and experience the array of features and changes in the Chase the skies game drop.

Mojang has announced that 'Minecraft' - both Java Edition and Bedrock Edition - will join Xbox Game Pass for PC in November.

To get into the Minecraft beta on Java edition on PC, you'll need to follow these steps: Install the Minecraft Java client by logging into your account and downloading it.

To be more specific, the two versions are Java Edition and Bedrock Edition, and they'll both be available via Xbox's Game Pass for PC service from November 2, 2021.