Josh Mulanax

It is a complex topic, but Bedrock has many limitations across all its platforms - it can't use letters, some numbers have a max of 99, other 255. We agree that our solution isn't perfect!

Have you been wondering when we'll update Minecraft to a new version number? Wonder no more! www.minecraft.net/en-us/articl...

FYI folks - we're trying to jump on these bugs as fast as we can! The latest set of fixes is rolling out and details can be found below:

🎃Happy Halloween! 👻

582 (scary?) iOS Preview slots were opened up today! This isn't at trick - but getting one can be tricky. Snag your treat now at aka.ms/PreviewApple.

As a reminder you can learn all about Minecraft Preview here: aka.ms/PreviewFAQ

Been waiting for an iOS Preview slot? We opened up the most in any month in a while - 1288 were made available just moments ago. Snag yours quick at aka.ms/PreviewApple. Good luck!

As a reminder you can learn all about Minecraft Preview here: aka.ms/PreviewFAQ

really? we've done so many that seems crazy!

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition 1.21.111 - The Copper Age Posted: 30 September 2025Minecraft has entered The Copper Age! Express yourself in every shade of copper as you transform this versatile metal into handy tools, shiny armor, gleaming light sources,...

The Copper Age update went out earlier today! If Copper Golems aren't your new best friend... why not?

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Its update day!

We opened up 619 slots for the iOS version of Minecraft Preview today. Grab them now at aka.ms/PreviewApple.

As a reminder you can learn all about Minecraft Preview here: aka.ms/PreviewFAQ

That happens from time to time - Windows can be a bit slower some weeks!

Not all platforms support Preview programs, if that is what you mean. If not, please clarify the question 😀

We opened up 811 slots for the iOS version of Minecraft Preview today - more than double from last month! Grab them now at aka.ms/PreviewApple.

As a reminder you can learn all about Minecraft Preview here: aka.ms/PreviewFAQ

For those who follow for Minecraft Preview news - it's a very busy week so we don't plan to open up iOS slots for the monthly refresh until Monday.

I liked this objectively terrible game way more than I care to admit. See also: Basewars and Mutant League Football. Something about regular sports with crazy rosters really hit a sweet spot for me as a kid I guess!

We're in the Seattle area, so US/Pacific time zone. I think the last few have happened mid-afternoon'ish?

That video was both fun and informative! I didn't know the history of the squid milking bug...

Version numbers, that is🤦

Very numbers can be tricky! We're talking over what they mean moving forward since things are a bit different now than in previous years. Nothing to share yet, but eventually...

There is a new Bedrock update out today!

Also, this week's Minecraft Preview refresh will release tomorrow - doing both on the same day would be tough!

Unfortunately my team only operates during local business hours. I've tried to change when I personally announce the slots openings but lately people have been camping them so that hasn't been effective.

I'm playing this with my wife now - one of us controlling while the other taking notes. We started with a small notepad and now have a laptop open each time. Amazing game so far, and we keep finding new layers and puzzles and... meta-puzzles.

It seems legit - people must be sitting on the page hitting refresh as our team is opening up the slots. They went lightning fast today!

The slots seemed to fill up even faster than usual- we're looking into it to make sure they actually opened up correctly.

Yup!

We opened up a scant 382 slots for the iOS version of Minecraft Preview today - looks like more people are staying active lately! You can join now at aka.ms/PreviewApple.

As a reminder you can learn all about Minecraft Preview here: aka.ms/PreviewFAQ

Always hard to say as I don't do the work myself - it depends on how busy my team is and what other work is going on that day. Sometimes it can't be done until the next day, but I believe Wednesday is looking good for this week.

Some fun new features in the latest Preview!

Time varies based on my team's workload. I don't DM folks - I just post publicly here. I know it can be frustrating since spaces are limited.

Haha glad you are enjoying it! Each new tier means a fresh look at your whole world and what can be updated/optimized/refactored. Its wonderful and daunting each time!

There are new Previews each week. If you are asking about iOS slots, those open up each month.