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Josh Mulanax @jorax.bsky.social · 19d

Been waiting for an iOS Preview slot? We opened up the most in any month in a while - 1288 were made available just moments ago. Snag yours quick at aka.ms/PreviewApple. Good luck!

As a reminder you can learn all about Minecraft Preview here: aka.ms/PreviewFAQ

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Josh Mulanax @jorax.bsky.social · 19d

really? we've done so many that seems crazy!

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Josh Mulanax @jorax.bsky.social · 20d

The Copper Age update went out earlier today! If Copper Golems aren't your new best friend... why not?

feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/art...

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition 1.21.111 - The Copper Age

Posted: 30 September 2025Minecraft has entered The Copper Age! Express yourself in every shade of copper as you transform this versatile metal into handy tools, shiny armor, gleaming light sources,...

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Josh Mulanax @jorax.bsky.social · Aug 5

Its update day!

Mega_Spud @megaspud.bsky.social · Aug 5

Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.100 is rolling out today!

This update brings lots of bug fixes and some experimental features for you to check out!

minecraft.net/article/mine...

Villagers standing in a a snowy village. there is a happy ghast in the background, with a green harness.

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Josh Mulanax @jorax.bsky.social · Jul 1

We opened up 619 slots for the iOS version of Minecraft Preview today. Grab them now at aka.ms/PreviewApple.

As a reminder you can learn all about Minecraft Preview here: aka.ms/PreviewFAQ

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Josh Mulanax @jorax.bsky.social · Jun 16

That happens from time to time - Windows can be a bit slower some weeks!

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Josh Mulanax @jorax.bsky.social · Jun 16

Not all platforms support Preview programs, if that is what you mean. If not, please clarify the question 😀

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Josh Mulanax @jorax.bsky.social · Jun 2

We opened up 811 slots for the iOS version of Minecraft Preview today - more than double from last month! Grab them now at aka.ms/PreviewApple.

As a reminder you can learn all about Minecraft Preview here: aka.ms/PreviewFAQ

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Josh Mulanax @jorax.bsky.social · May 29

For those who follow for Minecraft Preview news - it's a very busy week so we don't plan to open up iOS slots for the monthly refresh until Monday.

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Josh Mulanax @jorax.bsky.social · May 18

I liked this objectively terrible game way more than I care to admit. See also: Basewars and Mutant League Football. Something about regular sports with crazy rosters really hit a sweet spot for me as a kid I guess!

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Josh Mulanax @jorax.bsky.social · May 13

We're in the Seattle area, so US/Pacific time zone. I think the last few have happened mid-afternoon'ish?

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Josh Mulanax @jorax.bsky.social · May 12

That video was both fun and informative! I didn't know the history of the squid milking bug...

Mega_Spud @megaspud.bsky.social · May 11

Huge thanks to everyone who contributes to the Minecraft bug tracker! <3

www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNOW...

Why Is That Squid Flying? Minecraft Bugs Explained!

YouTube video by Minecraft

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Josh Mulanax @jorax.bsky.social · May 9

Version numbers, that is🤦

Josh Mulanax @jorax.bsky.social · May 9

Very numbers can be tricky! We're talking over what they mean moving forward since things are a bit different now than in previous years. Nothing to share yet, but eventually...

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Josh Mulanax @jorax.bsky.social · May 6

There is a new Bedrock update out today!

Also, this week's Minecraft Preview refresh will release tomorrow - doing both on the same day would be tough!

Mega_Spud @megaspud.bsky.social · May 6

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition 1.21.80 is rolling out! Enjoy!

minecraft.net/article/mine...

Steve standing in world created with the snowy kingdom flat world preset, with a few blocks placed nearby, including a bed and a crafting table. There are rabbits nearby, as well as a polar bear and some slimes.

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Josh Mulanax @jorax.bsky.social · May 5

Unfortunately my team only operates during local business hours. I've tried to change when I personally announce the slots openings but lately people have been camping them so that hasn't been effective.

Josh Mulanax @jorax.bsky.social · May 1

I'm playing this with my wife now - one of us controlling while the other taking notes. We started with a small notepad and now have a laptop open each time. Amazing game so far, and we keep finding new layers and puzzles and... meta-puzzles.

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Josh Mulanax @jorax.bsky.social · Apr 30

It seems legit - people must be sitting on the page hitting refresh as our team is opening up the slots. They went lightning fast today!

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Josh Mulanax @jorax.bsky.social · Apr 30

The slots seemed to fill up even faster than usual- we're looking into it to make sure they actually opened up correctly.

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Josh Mulanax @jorax.bsky.social · Apr 30

Yup!

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Josh Mulanax @jorax.bsky.social · Apr 30

We opened up a scant 382 slots for the iOS version of Minecraft Preview today - looks like more people are staying active lately! You can join now at aka.ms/PreviewApple.

As a reminder you can learn all about Minecraft Preview here: aka.ms/PreviewFAQ

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Josh Mulanax @jorax.bsky.social · Apr 28

Always hard to say as I don't do the work myself - it depends on how busy my team is and what other work is going on that day. Sometimes it can't be done until the next day, but I believe Wednesday is looking good for this week.

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Josh Mulanax @jorax.bsky.social · Apr 22

Some fun new features in the latest Preview!

Mega_Spud @megaspud.bsky.social · Apr 22

Leash ALL THE THINGS in today's Minecraft Bedrock Preview and Beta!

feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/art...

Minecraft Beta & Preview - 1.21.90.20

Posted: 22 April 2025 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 availab...

feedback.minecraft.net

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Josh Mulanax @jorax.bsky.social · Apr 16

Time varies based on my team's workload. I don't DM folks - I just post publicly here. I know it can be frustrating since spaces are limited.

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Josh Mulanax @jorax.bsky.social · Apr 11

Haha glad you are enjoying it! Each new tier means a fresh look at your whole world and what can be updated/optimized/refactored. Its wonderful and daunting each time!

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