Now thatMinecrafthas released the newTrails and Tales update, it’s essential to know how toupdate your game. While the majority of platforms may auto-update your favorite building simulator, you may find that you’ll have to push through this update manually. Let’s find out how to updateMinecrafton your platform of choice so you can get right in and start making friends withThe Snifferas soon as humanly possible because I already know that’s the first thing I’m going to do.
How To Update Minecraft On PC
If you’re looking to upgrade your copy ofMinecraftonPCto the newest version, you’re going to need to make your way to theMicrosoft Store, where you will findLibrarynear the bottomleft-hand sideof the screen. Click on this and then eitherscrollorsearchforMinecraft. Once you have found it, click theupdatebutton to update your game to the newest version.
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You could also click on theMinecraft Launcherand see if there are anyupdatesavailable. Personally, I’ve had issues trying to get the game to update via this method, so I personally use theMicrosoft Storemethod to ensure that I’m always ready to go.
How To Update Minecraft On Xbox One/Xbox Series Consoles
To updateMinecraftonXbox, there are a few simple steps you’ll need to follow. First, make your way into theMy Apps & Gamessection, and eitherfind Minecraftor make your way down toManageon thelefthand sideof the screen. If you go directly to theMinecrafticon, you’ll want to press the≡Button (or start for us old-school gamers), and selectManage Game and Add-Ons. You’ll see1 Update Availableif it hasn’t been automatically pushed through, select this option, and you’ll be ready to go.
If you chose to go theManageroute, however, you’ll just want to go toUpdatesand select Update All. This is going to be the faster method by far, so we strongly recommend just going to Manage, Updates, andUpdate Allto get everything on your console updated at once.
How To Update Minecraft On PlayStation 4/5
If you’re playing onPlayStation 4orPlayStation 5, you’ll want to findMinecraftin yourLibraryor on your main menu bar. Much likeXbox, you’ll want to press the ≡ Button on the right side of the controller to bring up the menu and search for theCheck For Updateoption. It’s normally going to be the first option on the list.
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Once you have done this, you’ll just want to pressXto submit it and wait for the game to download the newest update. That’s really all there is to it, and once it has been downloaded, you’ll be ready to start exploring everything thatVersion 1.20has to offer.
How To Update Minecraft On Nintendo Switch
On yourNintendo Switch, find theMinecrafticon and press the+ Buttonon your controller of choice to access theOptions Menu. Once you have done this, you’ll see a new window pop up, and you’ll have a few different options to select from. You’ll want to go toSoftware Update, and then selectVia The Internet. This will download the newest version of your favorite game onto your portable console, so you’ll be ready to jump right into the action as soon as it finishes downloading.
How To Update Minecraft on iOS & Android
If you’re playingMinecraft: Pocket Edition, you’ll just need to visit your respectiveApp Storeof choice. On iOS Devices, this would be the standardApple App Store, and on Android Devices, this would be theGoogle Play Store. Search forMinecraftto bring up the store page, and tap on theupdatebuttonto begin the process of getting the newest version.
Now that you’re ready to get into the world ofMinecraftonce again, make sure that you’re checking out ourMinecraftsection below to get plenty of help on how to use all of these new features, or maybe even just to learn how to play the game again. It feels like just yesterday we were learninghow to turn on coordinates in Minecraft, and now we’ve got a whole new world to explore before us.
Shaun Cichacki
As a fan of RPGs, Action & Retro titles, Shaun has been gaming since he was a young boy. With an overwhelming obsession involving Metal Gear Solid and Pizza Tower, you know you’re in for a wild ride when it comes to things he’s writing about.
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