Posted: 20 January 2026
Information on Minecraft Preview and Beta:
- These work-in-progress versions can be unstable and may not be representative of final version quality
- Minecraft Preview is available on Xbox, PlayStation, Windows, and iOS devices. More information can be found at aka.ms/PreviewFAQ
- The beta is available on Android (Google Play). To join or leave the beta, see aka.ms/JoinMCBeta for detailed instructions
It's time for another Preview and Beta release! For the full list of goodies, browse the changelog below. And as always, we’re keen to get your feedback on these new features at feedback.minecraft.net, and you can report any bugs you find at bugs.mojang.com.
Features and Bug Fixes
Gameplay
- Fixed an issue that caused Nether Portals to not get ignited by lava
Items
- Fixed an issue where trimmed armor would not appear correctly after suspending and resuming the game (MCPE-234122)
- Items now flow properly in water again (MCPE-234749)
Technical Updates
Blocks
- Removed block permutation component validation for geometry and material instance components