Minecraft 1.20's snapshots have been released regularly in anticipation of the update's official debut. On April 19, 2023, the latest Java Edition snapshot (23w16a) arrived on PC.

You'll need a Microsoft account to download Minecraft but that's no sweat to do. Choosing between the two versions, Java and Bedrock, is much easier than it used to be. There is no wrong choice as ...

Rather than enrolling in a dedicated beta program, Minecraft: Java Edition allows you to select a slice of pre-release software for you to try.