How To Play Snapshots - Minecraft Java Edition

Everything you need for installing and playing Snapshots with Minecraft Java Edition.

Minecraft has come a long way since its initial release to players many decades ago. Mojang continues to improve the game and bring in more changes. While you can wait to experience these changes in official updates, if you'd rather try out updates early, you can enable Snapshots in your Minecraft launcher. This guide will show you how to use Snapshots in Minecraft Java Edition.

How to play Snapshots- Minecraft Java Edition

Follow these steps to get the latest Snapshot updates from Mojang to see how they are constantly improving the game.

First, launch up Minecraft Java Edition via the Minecraft Launcher.

Once you've done all this, locate and click the Installations tab. Click this to open a second panel.

Locate the Versions area at the top of the Installations panel. Locate the Snapshots box, and tick it.

Now you can see the latest Snapshot in drop-down menu at the Installations tab. Click the Play Button to load the Snapshot.

Before you play a Snapshot, back up any worlds and saves you have. TEEN TIME If you really want the Snapshot to be available, then we recommend that you create a new save file. Snapshot versions may corrupt your original saves. You can check out the latest update and patch notes by clicking the Patch Notes option on the top of the Minecraft Launcher.

To ensure you are using the most recent Snapshot, you can open the game and check the version at the bottom right-hand side.

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