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{{Infobox program
| title = ''Minecraft Preview''
| image = {{#invoke:String|replace|{{v|bedrock-preview|nolink=1}}|Preview|Bedrock}}.png
| developer = [[File:Mojang Studios logo.svg|x20px|link=Mojang Studios]] [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]]
| publisher = [[File:Xbox Game Studios.svg|25px|link=Xbox Game Studios|class=darkmode-invert]] [[Minecraft:Xbox Game Studios]]
| platform = '''Native'''
* {{OS|win|ios|ipad}}<br />{{OS|xb1|xsx|ps4|ps5}}
'''Enhanced'''
* {{OS|xb1}} {{w|Xbox One#Xbox One X|Xbox One X}}
* {{OS|ps4}} {{w|PlayStation 4#PlayStation 4 Pro|PlayStation 4 Pro}}
| programming language = C++
| version = {{v|bedrock-preview}}
| ratings = Same as {{BE}}
| date =
* '''iOS & iPadOS closed beta''': January 31, 2022
* '''Xbox (Xbox Insider)''': February 7, 2022
* '''Windows''': February 9, 2022
* '''Xbox''': May 27, 2022
* '''PlayStation 4''': February 15, 2024
* '''PlayStation 5''': June 20, 2024
| size =
* '''Windows''': ~1.72 GB<ref>[https://xbox.com/games/store/-/9P5X4QVLC2XR Minecraft Preview for Windows | Xbox]</ref>
* '''iOS & iPadOS''': 934.7 MB
* '''Xbox''': ~1.69 GB<ref>[https://xbox.com/games/store/-/9NQ19C36R0VD Minecraft Preview | Xbox]</ref>
| license = [https://minecraft.net/terms Terms of Use]
| source available = No
| customlinks = '''Download'''
* [https://xbox.com/games/store/-/9P5X4QVLC2XR Windows] ([https://aka.ms/PreviewWindowsFix Alternative])
* [https://aka.ms/PreviewApple iOS & iPadOS]
* [https://xbox.com/games/store/-/9NQ19C36R0VD Xbox]
}}

'''''Minecraft Preview''''' is an application that can be used by players to test out beta features from {{BE}}. It functions as a separate application, instead of the previous system of opt-in beta content inside of the ''Bedrock Edition'' game itself.<ref name="mcpreview">{{cite|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/4423653831821|title=Minecraft Preview FAQ - Home|website=help.minecraft.net|date=January 31, 2022}}</ref> 

As of 2025, ''Minecraft Preview'' is available for Windows,<ref name="w10preview">{{tweet|JORAX79|1491518112016961538|Happy Wednesday! Minecraft Preview is NOW available on Windows for all players who own the Bedrock version of Minecraft there. You can install by visiting the below link (you may have to refresh the page once for the "Install" button to appear)|February 9, 2022}}</ref> Xbox<ref name="xboxpreview">{{cite|url=https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2022/02/07/the-minecraft-preview-is-now-available/|title=The Minecraft Preview is now available to all Xbox Insiders on Xbox!|website=news.xbox.com|date=February 7, 2022}}</ref> and PlayStation, as well as limited users on iOS and iPadOS.

== Development ==
On January 31, 2022, it was announced that the beta program would be expanded to other platforms, starting with iOS and iPadOS, in the form of ''Minecraft Preview'' app, separate from the normal ''Bedrock Edition'' app. The initial iOS and iPadOS launch was only limited to 500 users on TestFlight,<ref>{{tweet|JORAX79|1488619719724703746|Day 1 Minecraft Preview on iOS stats (all anonymous):<br /><nowiki>- Slots: 500</nowiki><br /><nowiki>- Installs: 487</nowiki><br /><nowiki>- Most sessions for 1 player: 46</nowiki><br /><nowiki>- Most crashes for 1 player: 20 (looking into this!)</nowiki><br /><nowiki>- JIRA (bugs.mojang.com) bugs created or up-voted for Preview: 6</nowiki>|February 1, 2022}}</ref> which was later expanded by adding 500 more later on.<ref>{{tweet|JORAX79|1489381137747042307|Hi all - we will be adding 500 additional slots for the iOS version of Minecraft Preview at 6:30pm PST (2:30am UTC)! That will be about 3 hours from now.<br /><br />As a reminder the opt-in link is http://aka.ms/PreviewApple. But it isn't ready yet - remember to check in 3 hours 😄|February 3, 2022}}</ref>

Later on February 7, 2022, ''Minecraft Preview'' was released for Xbox players via Xbox Insider Hub first, to test the migration of player worlds to the new app. The testing period was divided into two phases, for which users who don't own ''Minecraft'' can participate in,<ref name="xboxpreview" /> before it is officially released only to those who have bought ''Minecraft'' on Xbox.<ref>{{tweet|JORAX79|1490751506420670467|This is true and warrants an update to the FAQ. The current Xbox Insider version of Preview is available to everyone in that program. When Preview officially releases on Xbox, it will only be available to those own Minecraft.|February 7, 2022}}</ref>

After the ''Minecraft Preview'' releases on iOS, iPadOS, and Xbox, the app released on Windows on February 9, 2022 and on PlayStation on February 15, 2024. Only players who own and bought the game can download and play ''Minecraft Preview''.<ref name="w10preview" />

== Differences from ''Bedrock Edition'' ==
''Minecraft Preview'' has some different features and functionalities from ''[[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition]]'' that are not planned to be implemented in the base game in the next update:

* The top of the screen always shows some debug information, similar to the information on the first few rows of the [[Minecraft:debug screen]] in ''[[Minecraft:Java Edition]]''. The first row shows the version, build, specifications about [[Minecraft:RenderDragon]], and some device specifications. The second row shows information related to performance, such as FPS, memory usage, but also the screen resolution and GUI scaling, and the third row shows some more performance specifications. When playing on [[Minecraft:Realms]], the Realm ID is also shown here. It can be disabled in [[Minecraft:options.txt]].
* A render of the currently selected skin is shown in each player's [[Minecraft:profile]] screen.
* ''Minecraft Preview'' is not compatible with regular ''Bedrock Edition'' [[Minecraft:Bedrock Dedicated Server|servers]], but uses a separate server version. This also applies to Realms.
** Players owning a Realms subscription on ''Bedrock Edtion'' have access to a separate Realms server on ''Minecraft Preview''.
* [[Minecraft:Achievement|Achievements or trophies]] are not available on ''Minecraft Preview''.
* Several [[Minecraft:menu screen]]s get updated with an [[Minecraft:Ore UI]] design preview. As of [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition Preview 26.20.22|26.20.22]], these include the [[Minecraft:Realms Hub]], Realms [[Minecraft:edit world]] screen, world upload to Realms, and ''[[Minecraft:Editor]]'' main menu. Ore UI versions of these menu screens get implemented in ''Bedrock Edition'' in a later update, but not always the update where the ''Preview'' version is made for.
* The "Render Dragon Features for Creators" [[Minecraft:Experiments|experiment]] is only available in ''Minecraft Preview''.
** This includes [[Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals#Point lighting|point light]] features and vanilla light colors for Vibrant Visuals.
*Texture streaming [[Minecraft:Settings#Video|video setting]] is currently exclusive to ''Preview''.
* Realms and [[Minecraft:Marketplace Pass]] subscriptions can't be managed from ''Minecraft Preview''.
* Exclusive [[Minecraft:loading tips]] are shown in the loading world screen.
* The only [[Minecraft:splash]] that can be seen in game is "Preview!!!".
* An exclusive [[Minecraft:panorama]] is shown when Vibrant Visuals is disabled.
* [[Minecraft:Closed captions]] settings and [[Minecraft:parties]] are currently exclusive to ''Minecraft Preview''.

All other features from ''Bedrock Edition'' are still available, plus features that will be included in the update where the ''Preview'' version is made for.

== Installation ==
=== Windows ===
''Minecraft Preview'' is available on the Microsoft Store on Windows<ref>https://xbox.com/games/store/-/9P5X4QVLC2XR</ref> if the user owns ''Bedrock Edition'' on Windows or has an active subscription to ''{{w|Xbox Game Pass}} Premium'', ''Xbox Game Pass Ultimate'', or ''PC Game Pass'' on their account.<ref name="mcpreview" />

=== iOS & iPadOS ===
Installing ''Minecraft Preview'' on iOS and iPadOS requires the user to be enrolled on TestFlight, a beta enrollment application. The application is currently available to a limited amount of users. Spots are freed on the first day of each month.<ref>https://aka.ms/PreviewApple</ref>

=== Xbox ===
''Minecraft Preview'' is available on the Microsoft Store on Xbox<ref>https://xbox.com/games/store/-/9NQ19C36R0VD</ref> if the user owns a digital copy of ''Bedrock Edition'' on Xbox or has an active subscription to ''Xbox Game Pass Premium'' or ''Xbox Game Pass Ultimate'' on their account. ''Minecraft Preview'' is not available for users who own a physical disc copy of ''Bedrock Edition'' for Xbox.<ref name="mcpreview" />

=== PlayStation ===
''Minecraft Preview'' is available on the PlayStation Store on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 if the user owns ''Bedrock Edition'' on PlayStation.

=== Other platforms ===
It is mentioned in the FAQ that ''Minecraft Preview'' is planned to be released on other platforms, with it being stated that the FAQ will be updated once the app is released on said platforms.<ref name="mcpreview" />

== Issues ==
{{Issue list|projects=MCPE}}

== Gallery ==
=== Official artwork ===
<gallery>
Minecraft Preview logo.png|''Minecraft Preview'' logo
Minecraft Preview icon.png|''Minecraft Preview''<br />app icon
Minecraft Preview PS5 key art.jpg|''Minecraft Preview''<br />key art
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==== Old ====
<gallery>
Minecraft Preview.png|Old ''Minecraft Preview'' logo
Minecraft Preview square key art.jpg|Old ''Minecraft Preview'' square key art with old logo.
Minecraft Preview vertical key art.jpg|Old ''Minecraft Preview'' vertical key art with old logo.
Minecraft Preview horizontal key art.jpg|Old ''Minecraft Preview'' horizontal key art with old logo.
</gallery>

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