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How do I play the new snapshot on Minecraft?

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Rachel Hill

Published May 08, 2026

I want to play the new snapshot for Minecraft but I don't know how to do that for Bedrock Edition.

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Snapshots are only available for the Java Edition of Minecraft.

"A Snapshot is a testing version of Minecraft, periodically released by Mojang AB. These versions of the game, with "unrefined" features, are available for players to try out. Players may provide feedback and bug-reports to Mojang before the features of the snapshot are implemented into an official update. Snapshots are available for the Java Edition version of the game."

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According to Minecraft.net (emphasis mine):

XBOX ONE / WINDOWS 10

You will need to own the digital version of the game. For the beta, disc owners are not supported - sorry!

Joining the Minecraft Beta on Windows 10 or Xbox One:

  1. Go to the Store app on Xbox One or a Windows 10 PC.

  2. Search for the Xbox Insider Hub app.

  3. Download and install Xbox Insider Hub.

  4. Launch the Xbox Insider Hub.

  5. Navigate to Insider content > Minecraft Beta.

  6. Select Join.

  7. Have fun and find bugs!

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