Minecraft:Named update

A Named update is a type of update which adds a number of features or changes to features.

Description

Named updates have two types: Minecraft:major updates and Minecraft:game drops. Both types typically contain a number of features or changes that are related to a theme and are loosely planned one to two years in advance based on community feedback.

The distinction between the two primarily lies in release frequency.

Major update

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An image showcasing Tricky Trials, an example of a major update

A major update<ref >Template:Mcnet</ref> is a type of named update which containing a large number of features or changes related to a theme. Minecraft:Tricky Trials was the last major update, before the release schedule switched to the game drop-focused system. One to two major updates were typically released per year.

Game drop

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An image showcasing Chase the Skies, an example of a game drop

A game drop<ref>Template:Tweet</ref> (also known as a "drop")<ref>Template:Mcnet</ref> is a type of named update that is released more frequently. The release schedule switched to the game drop system after Tricky Trials. For the most part, one game drop is released in each business quarter of a year.

List of major updates

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List of game drops

{{#section-h:Game drop|List of game drops}}

See also

• Minecraft:Version types
• Minecraft:Version history