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{{Infobox program
| title = ''Minecraft Preview''
| image = {{#invoke:String|replace|{{v|bedrock-preview|nolink=1}}|Preview|Bedrock}}.png
| developer = [[File:Mojang Studios logo.svg|x20px|link=Mojang Studios]] [[Mojang Studios]]
| publisher = [[File:Xbox Game Studios.svg|25px|link=Xbox Game Studios|class=darkmode-invert]] [[Xbox Game Studios]]
| platform = '''Native'''
* {{OS|win|ios|ipad}}<br />{{OS|xb1|ps4|ps5}}
'''Optimized/Enhanced'''
* {{OS|xsx}} {{w|Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox Series X&#124;S}}
* {{OS|ps4}} {{w|PlayStation 4|PlayStation 4 Pro}}
| programming language = C++
| version = {{v|bedrock-preview}}
| ratings = Same as {{BE}}
| date =
* '''iOS & iPadOS closed beta''': January 31, 2022
* '''Xbox (Xbox Insider)''': February 7, 2022
* '''Windows''': February 9, 2022
* '''Xbox''': May 27, 2022
* '''PlayStation 4''': February 15, 2024
* '''PlayStation 5''': June 20, 2024
| size =
* '''Windows''': ~1.33 GB<ref>[https://xbox.com/games/store/-/9P5X4QVLC2XR Minecraft Preview for Windows | Xbox]</ref>
* '''iOS & iPadOS''': 934.7 MB
* '''Xbox''': ~1.69 GB<ref>[https://xbox.com/games/store/-/9NQ19C36R0VD Minecraft Preview | Xbox]</ref>
| license = [https://minecraft.net/terms Terms of Use]
| source available = No
| customlinks = '''Download'''
* [https://xbox.com/games/store/-/9P5X4QVLC2XR Windows] ([https://aka.ms/PreviewWindowsFix Alternative])
* [https://aka.ms/PreviewApple iOS & iPadOS]
* [https://xbox.com/games/store/-/9NQ19C36R0VD Xbox]
}}

'''''Minecraft Preview''''' is an app players can use to test out beta features from {{BE}}. It works as a separate app, rather than the previous system of opt in beta content inside of the ''Bedrock Edition'' game itself.<ref name=MCPreview>{{cite|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/4423653831821|title=Minecraft Preview FAQ - Home|website=help.minecraft.net|date=January 31, 2022}}</ref> 

As of now, it is currently available for Windows<ref name=PreviewWin10>{{tweet|JORAX79|1491518112016961538|Happy Wednesday! Minecraft Preview is NOW available on Windows for all players who own the Bedrock version of Minecraft there. You can install by visiting the below link (you may have to refresh the page once for the "Install" button to appear)|February 9, 2022}}</ref>, Xbox<ref name=PreviewXbox>{{cite|url=https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2022/02/07/the-minecraft-preview-is-now-available/|title=The Minecraft Preview is now available to all Xbox Insiders on Xbox!|website=news.xbox.com|date=February 7, 2022}}</ref>, and PlayStation, as well as limited users on iOS and iPadOS.

== Development ==
On January 31, 2022, it was announced that the beta program would be expanded to other platforms, starting with iOS and iPadOS, in the form of ''Minecraft Preview'' app, separate from the normal ''Bedrock Edition'' app. The initial iOS and iPadOS launch was only limited to 500 users on TestFlight<ref>{{tweet|JORAX79|1488619719724703746|Day 1 Minecraft Preview on iOS stats (all anonymous):<br /><nowiki>- Slots: 500</nowiki><br /><nowiki>- Installs: 487</nowiki><br /><nowiki>- Most sessions for 1 player: 46</nowiki><br /><nowiki>- Most crashes for 1 player: 20 (looking into this!)</nowiki><br /><nowiki>- JIRA (bugs.mojang.com) bugs created or up-voted for Preview: 6</nowiki>|February 1, 2022}}</ref>, which was later expanded by adding 500 more later on.<ref>{{tweet|JORAX79|1489381137747042307|Hi all - we will be adding 500 additional slots for the iOS version of Minecraft Preview at 6:30pm PST (2:30am UTC)! That will be about 3 hours from now.<br /><br />As a reminder the opt-in link is http://aka.ms/PreviewApple. But it isn't ready yet - remember to check in 3 hours 😄|February 3, 2022}}</ref>

Later on February 7, 2022, ''Minecraft Preview'' was released for Xbox players via Xbox Insider Hub first, to test the migration of player worlds to the new app. The testing period was divided into two phases, for which users who don't own ''Minecraft'' can participate in<ref name=PreviewXbox/>, before it is officially released only to those who have bought ''Minecraft'' on Xbox.<ref>{{tweet|JORAX79|1490751506420670467|This is true and warrants an update to the FAQ. The current Xbox Insider version of Preview is available to everyone in that program. When Preview officially releases on Xbox, it will only be available to those own Minecraft.|February 7, 2022}}</ref>

After the ''Minecraft Preview'' releases on iOS, iPadOS, and Xbox, the app released on Windows on February 9, 2022 and on PlayStation on February 15, 2024. Only players who own and bought the game can download and play ''Minecraft Preview''.<ref>{{tweet|JORAX79|1491518112016961538|Happy Wednesday! Minecraft Preview is NOW available on Windows for all players who own the Bedrock version of Minecraft there. You can install by visiting the below link (you may have to refresh the page once for the "Install" button to appear)|February 9, 2022}}</ref>

== Installation ==
=== Windows ===
The app is available on [https://xbox.com/games/store/-/9P5X4QVLC2XR Microsoft Store] on Windows if the user owns ''Bedrock Edition'' on Windows or has an active subscription to PC Game Pass or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on their account.<ref name="MCPreview" />

=== iOS & iPadOS ===
Installing ''Minecraft Preview'' on iOS and iPadOS requires the user to be enrolled on TestFlight, a beta enrollment app. The app is currently available to a limited amount of users. Spots are freed every first of each month. To get in, visit [https://aka.ms/PreviewApple this page].

=== Xbox ===
The app is available on [https://xbox.com/games/store/-/9NQ19C36R0VD Microsoft Store] on Xbox if the user owns ''Bedrock Edition'' on Xbox or has an active subscription to Xbox Game Pass for Console or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on their account.<ref name="MCPreview" />

=== PlayStation ===
The app is available on Playstation Store on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 if the user owns ''Bedrock Edition'' on PlayStation.

=== Other platforms ===
It is mentioned in the FAQ that ''Minecraft Preview'' is planned to be released on other platforms, with it being stated that the FAQ will be updated once the app is released on said platforms.<ref name="MCPreview" />

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Minecraft Preview logo.png|''Minecraft Preview''<br />in‑game logo
Minecraft Preview.png|''Minecraft Preview'' logo used in key art.
Minecraft Preview icon.png|''Minecraft Preview''<br />app icon
Minecraft Preview square key art.jpg|''Minecraft Preview''<br />square key art
Minecraft Preview vertical key art.jpg|''Minecraft Preview''<br />vertical key art
Minecraft Preview horizontal key art.jpg|''Minecraft Preview'' horizontal key art
</gallery>

== Trivia ==
* The only [[splash]] that can be seen in game is "Preview!!!".

== References ==
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