The very first Beta for the Nether Update is here for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition
The first Beta leading up to the Nether Update.
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What you need to know
It’s been a long road forMinecraftfans since the announcement of the next major update,the Nether Update.Since then, it’s beensnapshotaftersnapshotshowcasing different parts of the Nether Update for Minecraft: Java Edition on Windows PC’s. Now, for the very first time, the Nether Update is here for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.
This means we’re inching closer to release, and it should be a very big deal for anyone who ’s been waiting to try the new update out. This is a very sizeable update, and features a lot of changes that bring the Bedrock Edition in line with the latest Java Edition snapshots, as well as making some improvements in the background. The big highlights include:
If you’re interested, you can check outMojang’s blog postfor a more in-depth changelog. There’s definitely a lot to unpack here while we wait for the Nether Update toofficially release.We’ll be sorting through everything and giving you all the information you need to know, so watch this space as we roll everything out.
Are you going to give the first Beta a try? How excited are you for the Nether Update? Let us know in the comments below!
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