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	''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:		''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 specificationsm. When playing on [[Minecraft:Realms]], the Realm ID is also shown here. It can be disabled in [[Minecraft:options.txt]].		* 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 specificationsm. When playing on [[Minecraft:Realms]], the Realm ID is also shown here. It can be disabled in [[Minecraft:options.txt (Bedrock Edition)\|options.txt]].
	* A render of the currently selected skin is shown in each player's [[Minecraft:profile]] screen.		* 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.		* ''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.

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	* '''PlayStation 5''': June 20, 2024		* '''PlayStation 5''': June 20, 2024
	\| size =		\| size =
	* '''Windows''': ~1.72 GB<ref>[https://xbox.com/games/store/-/9P5X4QVLC2XR Minecraft Preview for Windows \| ~~Xbox~~]</ref>		* '''Windows''': 2.01 GB<ref>[https://xbox.com/games/store/-/9P5X4QVLC2XR Minecraft Preview for Windows \| XBOX]</ref>
	* '''iOS & iPadOS''': 934.7 MB		* '''iOS & iPadOS''': 934.7 MB
	* '''Xbox''': ~1.69 GB<ref>[https://xbox.com/games/store/-/9NQ19C36R0VD Minecraft Preview \| ~~Xbox~~]</ref>		* '''Xbox''': 2.21 GB<ref>[https://xbox.com/games/store/-/9NQ19C36R0VD Minecraft Preview \| XBOX]</ref>
	\| license = [https://minecraft.net/terms Terms of Use]		\| license = [https://minecraft.net/terms Terms of Use]
	\| source available = No		\| source available = No

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	{{Infobox program		{{Infobox program
	\| title = ''Minecraft Preview''		\| title = ''Minecraft Preview''
	\| ~~image~~ = {{#invoke:String\|replace\|{{v\|bedrock-preview\|nolink=1}}\|Preview\|Bedrock}}.png		\| image1 = {{#invoke:String\|replace\|{{v\|bedrock-preview\|nolink=1}}\|Preview\|Bedrock}}.png
			\| image2 = {{#invoke:String\|replace\|{{v\|bedrock-preview\|nolink=1}}\|Preview\|Bedrock}} (Ore UI).png
	\| developer = [[File:Mojang Studios logo.svg\|x20px\|link=Mojang Studios]] [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]]		\| developer = [[File:Mojang Studios logo.svg\|x20px\|link=Mojang Studios]] [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]]
	\| publisher = [[File:Xbox Game Studios.svg\|25px\|link=Xbox Game Studios]] [[Minecraft:Xbox Game Studios]]		\| publisher = [[File:Xbox Game Studios.svg\|25px\|link=Xbox Game Studios]] [[Minecraft:Xbox Game Studios]]

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	''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:		''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]].		* 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 specificationsm. 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.		* 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.		* ''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 Edition'' have access to a separate Realms server on ''Minecraft Preview''.		** Players owning a Realms subscription on ''Bedrock Edition'' have access to a separate Realms server on ''Minecraft Preview''.
	* [[Minecraft:Achievement\|Achievements or trophies]] are not available 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 26.40.26\|26.40.26]], these include the 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.		* Several [[Minecraft:menu screen]]s get updated with an [[Minecraft:Ore UI]] design preview. As of [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition Preview 26.60.29\|26.60.29]], these include the world upload to Realms and [[Minecraft: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''.		* 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.		** This includes [[Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals#Point lighting\|point light]] features and vanilla light colors for Vibrant Visuals.
	* Windows texture streaming ~~and~~ Xbox frame pacing [[Minecraft:Settings#Video\|video settings]] are currently exclusive to ''Preview''.		* Windows texture streaming, Xbox frame pacing, and "Block Light Quality" [[Minecraft:Settings#Video\|video settings]] are currently exclusive to ''Preview''.
	* Realms and [[Minecraft:Marketplace Pass]] subscriptions can't be managed from ''Minecraft 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.		* Exclusive [[Minecraft:loading tips]] are shown in the loading world screen.

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	<gallery>		<gallery>
	Minecraft Preview.png\|Old ''Minecraft Preview'' logo		Minecraft Preview.png\|Old ''Minecraft Preview'' logo
	Minecraft Preview square key art.jpg\|Old ''Minecraft Preview'' square key art with old 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 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.		Minecraft Preview horizontal key art.jpg\|Old ''Minecraft Preview'' horizontal key art with old logo
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	'''''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>		'''''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.		''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 ==		== Development ==
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	== Installation ==		== Installation ==
	=== Windows ===		=== 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" />		''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" /> Players can also manage their instalation from the ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Launcher]]'' or Xbox app.

	=== iOS & iPadOS ===		=== iOS & iPadOS ===
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	=== PlayStation ===		=== PlayStation ===
	''Minecraft Preview'' is available on the PlayStation Store on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 if the user owns ''Bedrock Edition'' on PlayStation.		''Minecraft Preview'' is available on the PlayStation Store on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 if the user owns ''Bedrock Edition'' on PlayStation. A tab in the [[Minecraft:settings]] links to the download for ''Minecraft Preview''.

	=== Other platforms ===		=== Other platforms ===

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	~~{{For\|a list of Minecraft Preview versions and other development version of Bedrock Edition\|Bedrock Edition version history/Development versions}}~~
	{{redirect\|Preview\|the version type\|Version types#‎Betas and previews}}		{{redirect\|Preview\|the version type\|Version types#‎Betas and previews}}
	{{Redirect\|Minecraft Preview for Windows\|the directory containing installation files\|Bedrock Edition installation files}}{{Distinguish\|Version types#Previews}}{{exclusive\|bedrock}}		{{Redirect\|Minecraft Preview for Windows\|the directory containing installation files\|Bedrock Edition installation files}}{{Distinguish\|Version types#Previews}}{{exclusive\|bedrock}}
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	== Development ==		== Development ==
			{{Main\|Bedrock Edition version history/Development versions}}
	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>		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>

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	** Players owning a Realms subscription on ''Bedrock Edition'' have access to a separate Realms server on ''Minecraft Preview''.		** Players owning a Realms subscription on ''Bedrock Edition'' have access to a separate Realms server on ''Minecraft Preview''.
	* [[Minecraft:Achievement\|Achievements or trophies]] are not available 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 26.40.26\|26.40.26]], these include the world upload to Realms~~, Storage settings,~~ 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.		* Several [[Minecraft:menu screen]]s get updated with an [[Minecraft:Ore UI]] design preview. As of [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition Preview 26.40.26\|26.40.26]], these include the 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''.		* 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.		** This includes [[Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals#Point lighting\|point light]] features and vanilla light colors for Vibrant Visuals.
	*Windows texture streaming and Xbox frame pacing [[Minecraft:Settings#Video\|video settings]] are currently exclusive to ''Preview''.		* Windows texture streaming and Xbox frame pacing [[Minecraft:Settings#Video\|video settings]] are currently exclusive to ''Preview''.
	* Realms and [[Minecraft:Marketplace Pass]] subscriptions can't be managed from ''Minecraft 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.		* Exclusive [[Minecraft:loading tips]] are shown in the loading world screen.
	* The only [[Minecraft:splash]] that can be seen in game is "Preview!!!".		* The only [[Minecraft:splash]] that can be seen in game is "Preview!!!".
	* An exclusive [[Minecraft:panorama]] is shown when Vibrant Visuals is disabled.		* An exclusive [[Minecraft:panorama]] is shown when Vibrant Visuals is disabled.
	* [[Minecraft:Cloud storage]] on Windows is exclusive to ''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.		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.

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	* A render of the currently selected skin is shown in each player's [[Minecraft:profile]] screen.		* 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.		* ''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''.		** Players owning a Realms subscription on ''Bedrock Edition'' have access to a separate Realms server on ''Minecraft Preview''.
	* [[Minecraft:Achievement\|Achievements or trophies]] are not available 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 26.40.26\|26.40.26]], these include the world upload to Realms, Storage settings, 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.		* Several [[Minecraft:menu screen]]s get updated with an [[Minecraft:Ore UI]] design preview. As of [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition Preview 26.40.26\|26.40.26]], these include the world upload to Realms, Storage settings, 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.

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	* The "Render Dragon Features for Creators" [[Minecraft:Experiments\|experiment]] is only available in ''Minecraft Preview''.		* 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.		** 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''.		*Windows texture streaming and Xbox frame pacing [[Minecraft:Settings#Video\|video settings]] are currently exclusive to ''Preview''.
	* Realms and [[Minecraft:Marketplace Pass]] subscriptions can't be managed from ''Minecraft 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.		* Exclusive [[Minecraft:loading tips]] are shown in the loading world screen.