How do you test the latest Minecraft features? These snapshots are testing grounds for new Minecraft updates, providing Mojang with a way to introduce new blocks, biomes, and mobs before officially ...

May 21, 2026: We last checked for more information on the next Minecraft update on May 21, and have ensured that our release date estimate is up to date. Minecraft update 'drops' occur every three ...

Microsoft’s $2.5-billion purchase of “Minecraft” brought the wildly popular block-building and adventure game to new players across multiple platforms. Microsoft expanded the game beyond Xbox, added ...