Minecraft Preview 1.19.40.22 tests changes for creators and more
The latest Minecraft Preview build comes hot on the heels of the most recent patch.
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What you need to know
Minecraft is in a constant state of change, and the latest build bringing new changes is focused on creators, accessibility, and technical features. Minecraft Preview 1.19.40.22 is hardly the most exciting release, but does continue to improve Minecraft in minute ways.
The latestMinecraft Previewupdate is now rolling out to players, the day after Mojang Studios released a newMinecraft: Bedrock Edition patch update. Players can expect changes to Minecraft’s documentation, APIs, and experimental features like the GameTest Framework and Spectator Mode. There are also some minor bug fixes included in this release.
Minecraftstill appears on the surface to be the same game it was when it released, but hardly anything about the long-running survival game has been left untouched. Today, Minecraft is hands-down one ofXbox’s greatest games, especially for fans of survival or creative games. Those interested in testing upcoming changes and feature additions for Minecraft can take advantage of Minecraft Preview, available across Xbox, PC, and mobile devices.
In case you missed it,Minecraft Live is returning for another year, with plenty of Minecraft-related announcements and news, on Oct. 15, 2022.
The full changelog forMinecraft Preview 1.19.40.22includes:
Features & bug fixes
Blocks
Commands
Gameplay
Graphical
Mobs
Touch controls
User interface
Technical updates
Entity documentation
Items
Experimental features
Add-Ons & script engine
API
GameTest Framework
Spectator Mode
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition
Minecraft Preview 1.19.40.22 tests changes to make Minecraft: Bedrock Edition even better, and it’s already one of the greatest ways to play Minecraft on practically every platform imaginable.
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Minecraft: Java Edition and Minecraft: Bedrock Edition are available through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, making Microsoft’s subscription service the best place to gain access to everything Minecraft.
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