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This page links to the version history lists for different development stages and editions of Minecraft and related games. Contents. 1Java Edition. 2Bedrock Edition. 3New Nintendo 3DS Edition. 4Minecraft Education. 5Pi Edition. 6Minecraft Earth. 7Minecraft Dungeons. 8Minecraft Legends. 9Minecraft Launcher. 10Legacy Console Edition. Java Edition.
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- Full release. The full release stage of Minecraft: Java Edition's development started on November 18, 2011, and has continued until the present day. At this point of development, the game was considered "complete", having both an "ending" and being ready for ratings and reviews.
- Beta. Key. Available in the launcher. Unavailable in the launcher, but archived elsewhere. The Beta development phase started on December 20, 2010 and ended on November 18, 2011.
- Alpha. Key. Available in the launcher. Unavailable in the launcher, but archived elsewhere. Unavailable in the launcher, no pre-reupload version archived.
- Infdev. Key. Available in the launcher. Unavailable in the launcher, but archived elsewhere. Unavailable from launcher; no unedited version archived. Not archived.
This is not an official version history or changelog. For the official list, please visit Release Changelogs – Minecraft Feedback. For the development versions, please visit Snapshot Information and Changelogs – Minecraft Feedback. For versions 1.12.2 and prior, please visit minecraft.net.
Minecraft Version History. Minecraft is available on most platforms including PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Pocket Edition (PE), Java Edition (PC/Mac), Windows 10, Wii U, Nintendo Switch and Education Edition. Minecraft continues to release updates that add new blocks, items and mobs to the game. Find out what's new in your version of Minecraft.
Apr 16, 2023 · The original version of Minecraft, which is the Java Edition of the game, began development in 2009 with various Alphas and Betas leading through 2010 to the beginning of 2011. The full...
Minecraft: Java Edition (formerly just Minecraft) is the original version of Minecraft, developed by Mojang Studios for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Notch began development on May 10, 2009, publicly releasing Minecraft on May 17, 2009. The full release of the game (version 1.0.0) was on November 18, 2011, at MINECON 2011.