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This page's purpose is to retrace the history of all events related to [[Minecraft]], [[Mojang AB|Mojang]] and its employees in a less targeted manner than the different [[Version history (disambiguation)|Version history]] pages.
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This page's purpose is to retrace the history of all events related to ''[[Minecraft]]'' and [[Mojang Studios]] in a less targeted manner than the different [[version history]] pages.
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== Updates per year ==
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This is a list of how many release and development versions there have been every year for each edition of the game.
   
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=== Java Edition ===
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; [[#2022|2022]]
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* 1 major update ([[Java Edition 1.19|1.19]]), 4 minor updates ([[Java Edition 1.18.2|1.18.2]]-[[Java Edition 1.19.3|1.19.3]]), 20 snapshots ([[Java Edition 22w03a|22w03a]]-[[Java Edition 22w46a|22w46a]]), 22 pre-releases ([[1.18.2 Pre-release 1]]-[[Java Edition 1.19.3 Pre-release 3|1.19.3 Pre-release 3]]),9 Release Candidates ([[1.18.2 Release Candidate 1]]-[[Java Edition 1.19.3 Release Candidate 3|1.19.3 Release Candidate 3]]), 1 experimental snapshot ([[Deep Dark Experimental Snapshot 1]]), 1 joke update ([[22w13oneBlockAtATime]])
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;[[#2021|2021]]
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*2 major updates ([[Java Edition 1.17|1.17]]–[[Java Edition 1.18|1.18]]), 3 minor updates ([[Java Edition 1.16.5|1.16.5]]–[[Java Edition 1.18.1|1.18.1]]), 25 snapshots ([[Java Edition 21w03a|21w03a]]–[[Java Edition 21w44a|21w44a]]), 17 pre-releases ([[1.17 Pre-release 1]] – [[1.18.1 Pre-release 1]]), 12 release candidates ([[1.16.5 Release Candidate 1]] – [[1.18.1 Release Candidate 3]]), 7 experimental snapshots ([[1.18 Experimental Snapshot 1]] – [[Java Edition 1.18 experimental snapshot 7|1.18 experimental snapshot 7]])
   
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;[[#2020|2020]]
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*1 major update ([[Java Edition 1.16|1.16]]), 5 minor updates ([[Java Edition 1.15.2|1.15.2]]–[[Java Edition 1.16.4|1.16.4]]), 29 snapshots ([[20w06a]]–[[20w51a]]), 15 pre-releases ([[1.15.2 Pre-Release 1]] – [[1.16.4 Pre-release 2]]), 5 release candidates ([[1.16 Release Candidate 1]] – [[1.16.4 Release Candidate 1]]), 5 combat tests ([[Combat Test 5]] – [[Combat Test 8c]]), 1 joke update ([[20w14∞]])
   
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;[[#2019|2019]]
== Births of Mojang employees & staff ==
 
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* 2 major updates ([[Java Edition 1.14|1.14]]–[[Java Edition 1.15|1.15]]), 5 minor updates ([[Java Edition 1.14.1|1.14.1]]–[[Java Edition 1.15.1|1.15.1]]), 35 snapshots, ([[19w02a]]–[[19w46b]]), 30 pre-releases ([[1.14 Pre-Release 1]] – [[1.15.1 Pre-release 1]]), 4 combat tests ([[1.14.3 - Combat Test]] – [[Combat Test 4]]), 1 joke update ([[3D Shareware v1.34]])
   
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;[[#2018|2018]]
{| class="collapsible collapsed collapse-button-none" data-description="Staff birthdays"
 
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*1 major update ([[Java Edition 1.13|1.13]]), 2 minor updates ([[Java Edition 1.13.1|1.13.1]]–[[Java Edition 1.13.2|1.13.2]]), 48 snapshots ([[18w01a]]–[[18w50a]]), 14 pre-releases ([[Java Edition 1.13-pre1|1.13-pre1]]–[[Java Edition 1.13.2-pre2|1.13.2-pre2]])
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;[[#2017|2017]]
=== 1972 ===
 
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*1 major update ([[Java Edition 1.12|1.12]]), 2 minor updates ([[Java Edition 1.12.1|1.12.1]]–[[Java Edition 1.12.2|1.12.2]]), 23 snapshots ([[17w06a]]–[[17w50a]]), 10 pre-releases ([[Java Edition 1.12-pre1|1.12-pre1]]–[[Java Edition 1.12.2-pre2|1.12.2-pre2]])
* '''June 26''' – Birth of [[Henrik Pettersson|Henrik "Carnalizer" Pettersson]] in Sweden.
 
   
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;[[#2016|2016]]
=== 1973 ===
 
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*3 major updates ([[Java Edition 1.9|1.9]]–[[Java Edition 1.11|1.11]]), 8 minor updates ([[Java Edition 1.9.1|1.9.1]]–[[Java Edition 1.11.2|1.11.2]]), 29 snapshots ([[16w02a]]–[[16w50a]]), 14 pre-releases ([[Java Edition 1.9-pre1|1.9-pre1]]–[[Java Edition 1.11-pre1|1.11-pre1]]), 1 joke update ([[1.RV-Pre1]])
* '''September 27''' – Birth of [[Kristoffer Zetterstrand]] in Stockholm, Sweden.
 
   
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;[[#2015|2015]]
=== 1977 ===
 
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*8 minor updates ([[Java Edition 1.8.2|1.8.2]]–[[Java Edition 1.8.9|1.8.9]]), 49 snapshots ([[15w31a]]–[[15w51b]]), 1 joke update ([[15w14a]])
* '''May 24''' – Birth of [[Jon Kågström]] in Sweden.
 
* '''June 26''' – Birth of [[Vu Bui]] in United States.
 
* '''August 3''' – Birth of [[Carl Manneh]] in Sweden.
 
* '''August 3''' – Birth of [[Jonas Mårtensson]] in Sweden.
 
   
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;[[#2014|2014]]
=== 1978 ===
 
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*1 major update ([[Java Edition 1.8|1.8]]), 7 minor updates ([[Java Edition 1.7.5|1.7.5]]–[[Java Edition 1.8.1|1.8.1]]), 52 snapshots ([[14w02a]]–[[14w34d]]), 15 pre-releases ([[Java Edition 1.7.6-pre1|1.7.6-pre1]]–[[Java Edition 1.8.8-pre|1.8.8-pre]])
* '''February 13''' – Birth of [[Jakob Porsér|Jakob "JahKob" Porsér]] in Sweden.
 
   
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;[[#2013|2013]]
=== 1979 ===
 
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*3 major updates ([[Java Edition 1.5|1.5]]–[[Java Edition 1.7.2|1.7.2]]), 12 minor updates ([[Java Edition 1.4.7|1.4.7]]–[[Java Edition 1.7.4|1.7.4]]), 57 snapshots ([[13w01a]]–[[13w49a]]), 12 pre-releases ([[Java Edition 1.5-pre|1.5-pre]]–[[Java Edition 1.7.4-pre|1.7.4-pre]]), 1 joke update ([[Minecraft 2.0|2.0]])
* '''May 18''' – Birth of [[Jens Bergensten|Jens "Jeb" Bergensten]] in Sweden.
 
* '''June 1''' – Birth of [[Markus Persson|Markus "Notch" Persson]] in Ystad, Sweden.
 
   
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;[[#2012|2012]]
=== 1980 ===
 
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*4 major updates ([[Java Edition 1.1|1.1]]–[[Java Edition 1.4.2|1.4.2]]), 8 minor updates ([[Java Edition 1.2.2|1.2.2]]–[[Java Edition 1.4.6|1.4.6]]), 46 snapshots ([[12w01a]]–[[12w50b]]), 13 pre-releases ([[Java Edition 1.2-pre|1.2-pre]]–[[Java Edition 1.4.6-pre|1.4.6-pre]])
* '''April 6''' – Birth of [[Hayden Scott-Baron|Hayden "Dock" Scott-Baron]] in United Kingdom.
 
   
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;[[#2011|2011]]
=== 1981 ===
 
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*1 major update ([[Java Edition 1.0.0|1.0.0]]), 1 minor update ([[Java Edition 1.0.1|1.0.1]]), 4 snapshots ([[11w47a]]–[[11w50a]]), 6 pre-releases ([[Java Edition Beta 1.9 Prerelease|1.9 Prerelease]] – [[Java Edition Beta 1.9 Prerelease 6|1.9 Prerelease 6]]), 2 release candidates ([[Java Edition RC1|RC1]]–[[Java Edition RC2|RC2]])
* '''November 9''' – Birth of [[ez]].
 
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*7 major Beta updates ([[Java Edition Beta 1.2|1.2]]–[[Beta 1.8|1.8]]), 18 minor Beta updates ([[Java Edition Beta 1.2 01|1.2_01]]–[[Beta 1.8.1|1.8.1]]), 1 Beta test build ([[Java Edition Beta 1.6 Test Build 3|1.6 Test Build 3]]), 2 Beta pre-releases ([[Java Edition Beta 1.8 Pre-release|1.8 Pre-release]] – [[Java Edition Beta 1.8 Pre-release 2 ;)|1.8 Pre-release 2]])
   
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;[[#2010|2010]]
=== 1985 ===
 
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*2 major Beta updates ([[Java Edition Beta 1.0|1.0]]–[[Java Edition Beta 1.1|1.1]]), 4 minor beta updates ([[Java Edition Beta 1.0_01|1.0_01]]–[[Java Edition Beta 1.1_02|1.1_02]])
* '''July 13''' – Birth of [[Marc Watson|Marc "Midnight" Watson]] in United States.
 
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*3 major Alpha updates ([[Java Edition Alpha v1.0.0|v1.0.0]]–[[Java Edition Alpha v1.2.0|v1.2.0]]), 26 minor Alpha updates ([[Java Edition Alpha v1.0.1|v1.0.1]]–[[Java Edition Alpha v1.2.6|v1.2.6]]), 21 Alpha patches ([[Java Edition Alpha v1.0.1_01|v1.0.1_01]]–[[Java Edition Alpha v1.2.4_01|v1.2.4_01]])
* '''August 5''' – Birth of [[Ryan Holtz]] United States.
 
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* 26 Infdev updates ([[Java Edition Infdev 20100227-1|20100227-1]]–[[Java Edition Infdev 20100627|20100627]])
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*33 Indev updates ([[Java Edition Indev 0.31 20100104|20100104]]–[[Java Edition Indev 20100223|20100223]])
   
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;[[#2009|2009]]
=== 1986 ===
 
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*4 Indev updates ([[Java Edition Indev 0.31 20091223-1|20091223-1]]–[[Java Edition Indev 0.31 20091231-2|20091231-2]])
* '''May 9''' – Birth of [[Daniel Rosenfeld|Daniel "C418" Rosenfeld]] in East Germany.
 
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*18 known major Classic updates ([[Java Edition Classic 0.0.1a|0.0.1a]]–[[0.30]]), 10 known minor Classic updates ([[Java Edition Classic 0.0.12a 01|0.0.12a_01]]–[[Java Edition Classic 0.29 01|0.29_01]])
* '''May 22''' – Birth of [[Daniel Kaplan|Daniel "Kappische" Kaplan]] in Sweden.
 
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*10 known pre-Classic versions (''[[Cave game tech test]]'' – [[mc-161648]])
   
=== 1987 ===
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===Bedrock/Pocket Edition===
* '''April 22''' – Birth of [[Lydia Winters|Lydia "MinecraftChick" Winters]] in Florida, United States.
 
* '''June 26''' – Birth of [[Mattis Grahm|Mattis "BomuBoi" Grahm]] in Sweden.
 
   
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;[[#2022|2022]]
=== 1988 ===
 
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*1 major update ([[Bedrock Edition 1.19.0|1.19.0]]), 18 minor updates ([[Bedrock Edition 1.18.10|1.18.10]]-[[Bedrock Edition 1.19.50|1.19.50]]), 51 development builds ([[Bedrock Edition beta 1.18.10.26|beta 1.18.10.26]]-[[Bedrock Edition beta 1.19.60.23|beta 1.19.60.23]])
* '''August 23''' – Birth of [[Tobias Möllstam]] in Sweden.
 
   
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;[[#2021|2021]]
=== 1991 ===
 
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*2 major updates ([[Bedrock Edition 1.17.0|1.17.0]]–[[Bedrock Edition 1.18.0|1.18.0]]), 15 minor updates ([[Bedrock Edition 1.16.210|1.16.210]]–[[Bedrock Edition 1.18.2|1.18.2]]), 48 development builds ([[Bedrock Edition beta 1.16.210.54|beta 1.16.210.54]] – [[Bedrock Edition beta 1.18.10.24|beta 1.18.10.24]])
* '''July 23''' – Birth of [[Nathan Adams|Nathan "Dinnerbone" Adams]] in United Kingdom.
 
* '''October 14''' – Birth of [[Mathias Andersson]] in Sweden.
 
   
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;[[#2020|2020]]
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*1 major update ([[Bedrock Edition 1.16.0|1.16.0]]), 19 minor updates ([[Bedrock Edition 1.14.20|1.14.20]]–[[Bedrock Edition 1.16.201|1.16.201]]), 52 development builds ([[Bedrock Edition beta 1.14.2.51|beta 1.14.2.51]] – [[Bedrock Edition beta 1.16.210.53|beta 1.16.210.53]])
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;[[#2019|2019]]
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*6 major updates ([[Bedrock Edition 1.9.0|1.9.0]]–[[Bedrock Edition 1.14.0|1.14.0]]), 11 minor updates ([[Bedrock Edition 1.10.1|1.10.1]]–[[Bedrock Edition 1.14.1|1.14.1]]), 43 development builds ([[Bedrock Edition beta 1.9.0.5|beta 1.9.0.5]] – [[Bedrock Edition beta 1.14.2.50|beta 1.14.2.50]])
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;[[#2018|2018]]
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*5 major updates ([[Bedrock Edition 1.4.0|1.4.0]]–[[Bedrock Edition 1.8.0|1.8.0]]), 18 minor updates ([[Bedrock Edition 1.2.9|1.2.9]]–[[Bedrock Edition 1.8.1|1.8.1]]), 34 development builds ([[Bedrock Edition beta 1.2.10.1|beta 1.2.10.1]] – [[Bedrock Edition beta 1.9.0.3|beta 1.9.0.3]])
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;[[#2017|2017]]
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*2 major updates ([[Pocket Edition 1.1.0|1.1.0]]–[[Bedrock Edition 1.2.0|1.2.0]]), 22 minor updates ([[Pocket Edition 1.0.1|1.0.1]]–[[Bedrock Edition 1.2.8|1.2.8]]), 14 development builds ([[Pocket Edition alpha 1.0.3.0|alpha 1.0.3.0]] – [[Bedrock Edition 1.2.6.1|1.2.6.1]])
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;[[#2016|2016]]
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*1 major update ([[Pocket Edition 1.0.0|1.0.0]]), 3 major alpha updates ([[Pocket Edition v0.14.0 alpha|v0.14.0]]–[[Pocket Edition v0.16.0 alpha|v0.16.0]]), 14 minor alpha updates ([[Pocket Edition v0.13.2 alpha|v0.13.2]]–[[Pocket Edition v0.16.2 alpha|v0.16.2]]), {{PAGESINCAT: Builds released in 2016}} development builds ([[Pocket Edition v0.14.0 alpha build 1|v0.14.0 build 1]] – [[Pocket Edition alpha 1.0.0.7|alpha 1.0.0.7]])
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;[[#2015|2015]]
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*3 major alpha updates ([[Pocket Edition v0.11.0 alpha|v0.11.0]]–[[Pocket Edition v0.13.0 alpha|0.13.0]]), 8 minor alpha updates ([[Pocket Edition v0.10.5 alpha|v0.10.5]]–[[Pocket Edition v0.13.1 alpha|v0.13.1]]), {{PAGESINCAT: Builds released in 2015}} development builds ([[Pocket Edition v0.11.0 alpha build 1|v0.11.0 build 1]] – [[Pocket Edition v0.13.0 alpha build 5|v0.13.0 build 5]])
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;[[#2014|2014]]
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* 2 major alpha updates ([[Pocket Edition v0.9.0 alpha|v0.9.0]]–[[Pocket Edition v0.10.0 alpha|v0.10.0]]), 11 minor alpha updates ([[Pocket Edition v0.8.1 alpha|v0.8.1]]–[[Pocket Edition v0.10.4 alpha|v0.10.4]]), {{PAGESINCAT: Builds released in 2014}} development builds ([[Pocket Edition v0.9.0 alpha build 1|v0.9.0 build 1]] – [[Pocket Edition v0.10.0 alpha build 9|v0.10.0 build 9]])
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;[[#2013|2013]]
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*3 major alpha updates ([[Pocket Edition v0.6.0 alpha|v0.6.0]]–[[Pocket Edition v0.8.0 alpha|v0.8.0]]), 7 minor updates ([[Pocket Edition v0.6.1 alpha|v0.6.1]]–[[Pocket Edition v0.7.6 alpha|v0.7.6]]), {{PAGESINCAT: Builds released in 2013}} development builds ([[Pocket Edition v0.8.0 alpha build 2|v0.8.0 build 2]] – [[Pocket Edition v0.8.0 alpha build 8|v0.8.0 build 8]])
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;[[#2012|2012]]
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*4 major alpha updates ([[Pocket Edition v0.2.0 alpha|v0.2.0]]–[[Pocket Edition v0.5.0 alpha|v0.5.0]]), 4 minor alpha updates ([[Pocket Edition v0.2.1 alpha|v0.2.1]]–[[Pocket Edition v0.3.3 alpha|v0.3.3]]), 3 revision updates ([[Pocket Edition v0.2.1 alpha2|v0.2.1 alpha2]] – [[Pocket Edition v0.4.0 alpha rev 3|v0.4.0 rev 3]])
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;[[#2011|2011]]
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*1 pre-release ([[Pocket Edition Pre-release|Pre-release]]), 1 major alpha update ([[Pocket Edition v0.1.0 alpha|v0.1.0]]), 3 minor alpha updates ([[Pocket Edition v0.1.1 alpha|v0.1.1]]–[[Pocket Edition v0.1.3 alpha|v0.1.3]])
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===Legacy Console Edition===
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;[[#2020|2020]]
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*1 PlayStation 3 Update ([[PlayStation 3 Edition 1.84]]), 1 PlayStation Vita Update ([[PlayStation Vita Edition 1.84]])
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;[[#2019|2019]]
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*9 PlayStation 4 updates ([[PlayStation 4 Edition 1.85|1.85]]–[[PlayStation 4 Edition 1.95|1.95]]), 2 PlayStation 3/Vita updates ({{vl|PS3 1.83|1.83-1.84}}), 1 Xbox 360 update ({{vl|Xbox 360 Edition TU74|TU74}}), 1 Xbox One update ({{vl|Xbox One Edition CU58|CU58}}), 1 Wii U patch ({{vl|WiiU Patch 43|Patch 43}})
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;[[#2018|2018]]
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*13 Xbox 360 updates ([[Xbox 360 Edition TU61|TU61]]–[[Xbox 360 Edition TU73|TU73]]), 6 Xbox One updates ([[Xbox One Edition CU52|CU52]]–[[Xbox One Edition CU57|CU57]]), 19 PlayStation updates ([[1.65]]–[[PlayStation 4 Edition 1.84|1.84]]), 12 Wii U patches ([[Wii U Edition Patch 31|Patch 31]] – [[Wii U Edition Patch 42|Patch 42]]), 5 Switch updates ([[Nintendo Switch Edition 1.0.12|1.0.12]]–[[Nintendo Switch Edition 1.0.17|1.0.17]])
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;[[#2017|2017]]
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*14 Xbox 360 updates ([[Xbox 360 Edition TU37|TU37]]–[[Xbox 360 Edition TU60|TU60]]), 15 Xbox One updates ([[Xbox One Edition CU37|CU37]]–[[Xbox One Edition CU51|CU51]]), 25 PlayStation updates ([[1.40]]–[[1.64]]), 15 Wii U patches ([[Wii U Edition Patch 16|Patch 16]] – [[Wii U Edition Patch 30|Patch 30]]), 11 Switch updates ([[Nintendo Switch Edition 1.0.1|1.0.1]]–[[Nintendo Switch Edition 1.0.11|1.0.11]])
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;[[#2016|2016]]
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*15 Xbox 360 updates ([[Xbox 360 Edition TU32|TU32]]–[[Xbox 360 Edition TU46|TU46]]), 17 Xbox One updates ([[Xbox One Edition CU20|CU20]]–[[Xbox One Edition CU36|CU36]]), 17 PlayStation updates ([[1.23]]–[[1.39]]), 12 Wii U patches ([[Wii U Edition Patch 4|Patch 4]] – [[Wii U Edition Patch 15|Patch 15]])
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;[[#2015|2015]]
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*12 Xbox 360 updates ([[Xbox 360 Edition TU20|TU20]]–[[Xbox 360 Edition TU31|TU31]]), 12 Xbox One updates ([[Xbox One Edition CU8|CU8]]–[[Xbox One Edition CU19|CU19]]), 10 PlayStation updates ([[1.13]]–[[1.22]]), 3 Wii U patches ([[Wii U Edition Patch 1|Patch 1]] – [[Wii U Edition Patch 3|Patch 3]])
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;[[#2014|2014]]
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*6 Xbox 360 updates ([[Xbox 360 Edition TU12|TU12]]–[[Xbox 360 Edition TU19|TU19]]), 7 Xbox One updates ([[Xbox One Edition CU1|CU1]]–[[Xbox One Edition CU7|CU7]]), 10 PlayStation updates ([[1.03]]–[[1.12]])
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;[[#2013|2013]]
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*6 Xbox 360 updates ([[Xbox 360 Edition TU8|TU8]]–[[Xbox 360 Edition TU13|TU13]]), 3 PS3 updates ([[Legacy Console Edition version history#ps3-1.0|1.0]]–[[Legacy Console Edition version history#ps3-1.02|1.02]])
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;[[#2012|2012]]
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*7 Xbox 360 updates ([[Xbox 360 Edition TU1|TU1]]–[[Xbox 360 Edition TU7|TU7]])
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=== MinecraftEdu/Education Edition ===
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;2022
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*1 major update ([[Education Edition 1.18.32|1.18.32]]), 1 minor update ([[Education Edition 1.17.32|1.17.32]]), 3 development builds ([[1.18.10.04]] - [[1.18.31.0]])
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;2021
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*2 major updates ([[1.14.70]] - [[Education Edition 1.17.30|1.17.30]]), 1 minor update ([[1.17.31]]), 2 development builds ([[Education Edition 1.14.60|1.14.60]] - [[1.17.30.2]])
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;2020
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*1 major update ([[1.14.31]]), 3 minor updates ([[1.12.60]] - [[1.14.50]]), 2 development builds ([[Education Edition 1.14.30|1.14.30]] - [[1.14.40]])
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;2019
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*2 major updates ([[Education Edition 1.9|1.9]] - [[Education Edition 1.12.0|1.12.0]]), 2 minor updates ([[Education Edition 1.12.1|1.12.1]] - [[1.12.5]]), 2 development builds ([[Education Edition 1.8.0|1.8.0]] - [[1.12.3]])
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;2018
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*3 major updates ([[1.0.27]] - [[Education Edition 1.7|1.7]]), 1 minor update ([[1.0.28]])
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;2017
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*3 minor updates ([[Education Edition 1.0.1|1.0.17]] - [[1.0.21]])
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;2016
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*1 major update ([[Education Edition 1.0.0|1.0.0]]), 2 development builds ([[Education Edition early access|0.14.2]] - [[Education Edition early access|0.16.0]])
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*2 minor MinecraftEdu updates (1.8.9 ([[MinecraftEdu 1.8.9 Build 2|Build 2]] - [[MinecraftEdu 1.8.9 Build 3|Build 3]]))
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;2015
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*1 major MinecraftEdu updates (1.8.9 ([[MinecraftEdu 1.8.9 Build 1|Build 1]]))
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;2013
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*3 major MinecraftEdu updates ([[MinecraftEdu 0.984|0.984]] - [[MinecraftEdu 0.985|0.985]])
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;2012
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*4 major MinecraftEdu updates ([[MinecraftEdu 0.9652|0.9652]] - [[MinecraftEdu 0.982|0.982]]), 6 minor MinecraftEdu updates ([[MinecraftEdu 0.969|0.969]] - [[MinecraftEdu 0.9833|0.9833]])
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;2011
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*1 major MinecraftEdu update ([[MinecraftEdu 0.1|0.1]]), 1 minor MinecraftEdu update ([[MinecraftEdu 0.4|0.4]])
   
 
== 2009 ==
 
== 2009 ==
=== April ===
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=== April 2009 ===
* '''29''' – [[Infiniminer]] is released, a game by [http://www.zachtronicsindustries.com/ Zachtronics Industries] (creators of the critically acclaimed 2011 puzzle game ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpaceChem SpaceChem]''), whose concept mainly inspired Notch for ''Minecraft''.<ref>[http://thesiteformerlyknownas.zachtronicsindustries.com/?p=713 '''Infiniminer released:''' http://thesiteformerlyknownas.zachtronicsindustries.com/?p=713]</ref> It was regularly updated and became open-source less than a month later.<ref>[http://thesiteformerlyknownas.zachtronicsindustries.com/?p=689 '''Infiniminer is now open-source:''' http://thesiteformerlyknownas.zachtronicsindustries.com/?p=689]</ref>
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*'''29''' – ''[[Infiniminer]]'' is released, a game by [http://www.zachtronicsindustries.com/ Zachtronics Industries] (creators of the critically acclaimed 2011 puzzle game ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpaceChem SpaceChem]''), whose concept mainly inspired Notch for ''Minecraft''.<ref>[http://thesiteformerlyknownas.zachtronicsindustries.com/infiniminer/ '''Infiniminer released:''' http://thesiteformerlyknownas.zachtronicsindustries.com/infiniminer/]</ref> It was regularly updated and became open-source less than a month later.<ref>[http://thesiteformerlyknownas.zachtronicsindustries.com/apparently-im-now-in-charge-of-an-open-source-project/ '''Infiniminer is now open-source:''' http://thesiteformerlyknownas.zachtronicsindustries.com/apparently-im-now-in-charge-of-an-open-source-project/]</ref>
   
=== May – Birth of ''Minecraft''===
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===May 2009 – Birth of ''Minecraft''===
* '''10''' – '''''Development on "Cave Game" started ([[Version history/Classic#Pre 0.0.0|PC Pre 0.0.0]])''''' using ''[[RubyDung]]'', an abandoned game project of Notch, and ''Infiniminer'' as bases for the code.
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*'''10''' – Development on "Cave Game" started using ''[[RubyDung]]'', an abandoned game project of Notch, and ''Infiniminer'' as bases for the code.
* '''13''' – ''PC'' : [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9t3FREAZ-k First video of "Cave Game"], [[Blocks|Block]] placement, first [[Mobs]] ([[Human]]s), physics created ([[Version history/Classic#May 13, 2009|Pre 0.0.9a]]).
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*'''13''' – ''Java'': [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9t3FREAZ-k First video of "Cave Game"], [[Block]] placement, first [[Mobs]] ([[Human]]s), physics created ([[Cave game tech test]]).
* '''14''' – ''PC'' : "Cave Game" renamed to "Minecraft : Order of the Stone" after a suggestion by [http://tig.wikia.com/wiki/RinkuHero RinkuHero] from [http://tig.wikia.com/wiki/The_Independent_Games_Wiki The Independant Games Wiki] on an IRC with Notch, ''"Minecraft"'' being an analogy to the famous real-time strategy game ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StarCraft_(series) StarCraft]'' ([[Version history/Classic#May 14, 2009|Pre 0.0.9a]]).<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/107676487/minecraft-order-of-the-stone '''"Minecraft : Order of the Stone":''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/107676487/minecraft-order-of-the-stone]</ref>
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*'''14''' – ''Java'': "Cave Game" renamed to "Minecraft: Order of the Stone" after a suggestion by [http://tig.wikia.com/wiki/RinkuHero RinkuHero] from [http://tig.wikia.com/wiki/The_Independent_Games_Wiki The Independent Games Wiki] on an IRC with Notch, ''"Minecraft"'' being an analogy to the famous real-time strategy game ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StarCraft_(series) StarCraft]'' ([[Pre-classic]]).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/107676487/minecraft-order-of-the-stone '''"Minecraft: Order of the Stone":''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/107676487/minecraft-order-of-the-stone]</ref>
* '''16''' – ''PC'' : Early private testing, among TIGSource members ([[Version history/Classic#0.0.9a|0.0.9a]]).<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/108652448/early-private-singleplayer-alpha-coming-very-soon '''Early private singleplayer alpha coming very soon:''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/108652448/early-private-singleplayer-alpha-coming-very-soon]</ref>
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*'''16''' – ''Java'': Early private testing, among TIGSource members ([[Classic 0.0.2a]]-[[0.0.9a]]).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/108652448/early-private-singleplayer-alpha-coming-very-soon '''Early private singleplayer alpha coming very soon:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/108652448/early-private-singleplayer-alpha-coming-very-soon]</ref>
* '''17''' – '''''First release of the game ([[Version history/Classic#0.0.11a|PC 0.0.11a]]).''''' Game name shortened to simply "Minecraft".<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/109140423/yeah-thats-the-logo-amazing-stuff '''Name shortened to "Minecraft":''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/109140423/yeah-thats-the-logo-amazing-stuff]</ref>
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*'''17''' – '''''First release of the game ([[Classic 0.0.11a]]).''''' Game name shortened to simply "Minecraft".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/109140423/yeah-thats-the-logo-amazing-stuff '''Name shortened to "Minecraft":''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/109140423/yeah-thats-the-logo-amazing-stuff]</ref>
* '''21''' – Accounts can now be registered.<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/110745397/you-can-register-your-accounts-now '''Accounts introduced:''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/110745397/you-can-register-your-accounts-now]</ref>
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*'''21''' – Accounts can now be registered.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/110745397/you-can-register-your-accounts-now '''Accounts introduced:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/110745397/you-can-register-your-accounts-now]</ref>
* '''24''' – An official ''Minecraft'' Forum is opened.<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/112349891/theres-an-official-forum-now '''Official Minecraft Forum:''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/112349891/theres-an-official-forum-now]</ref>
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*'''24''' – An official ''Minecraft'' Forum is opened.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/112349891/theres-an-official-forum-now '''Official Minecraft Forum:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/112349891/theres-an-official-forum-now]</ref>
   
=== June ===
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===June 2009===
* '''1''' – ''PC'' : First [[Multiplayer]] test ([[Version history/Classic#June 1, 2009|0.0.15a]]). Notch starts his new job at Jalbum.<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/113753678/turning-30-is-scary '''Notch's new job at Jalbum:''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/113753678/turning-30-is-scary]</ref>
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*'''1''' – ''Java'': First [[Multiplayer]] test ([[Classic 0.0.15a (Multiplayer Test 1)]]). Notch starts his new job at Jalbum.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/113753678/turning-30-is-scary '''Notch's new job at Jalbum:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/113753678/turning-30-is-scary]</ref>
* '''8''' – ''PC'' : Multiplayer released ([[Version history/Classic#0.0.16a|0.0.16a]]).
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*'''7''' – ''Java'': Multiplayer released ([[Java Edition version history#Multiplayer Test|Classic 0.0.16a]]).
* '''14''' – ''PC'' : Custom [[Skin]]s released ([[Version history/Classic#0.0.18a|0.0.18a]]).
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*'''14''' – ''Java'': Custom [[Skin]]s released ([[Classic 0.0.18a]]).
   
=== August ===
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===August 2009===
* '''4''' – ''PC'' : First elements of [[Survival]] ([[Version history/Classic#August 4, 2009|0.24]]).
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*'''4''' – ''Java'': First elements of [[Survival]] shown.
* '''18''' – ''PC'' : Introduction of [[Health]] ([[Version history/Classic#August 18, 2009|0.24]]).
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*'''18''' – ''Java'': Introduction of [[Health]] shown.
   
=== October ===
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===October 2009===
* '''9''' – Passwords can now be changed.<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/208358495/password-changing-and-password-reset '''Password change allowed:''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/208358495/password-changing-and-password-reset]</ref>
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*'''9''' – Passwords can now be changed.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/208358495/password-changing-and-password-reset '''Password change allowed:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/208358495/password-changing-and-password-reset]</ref>
* '''20''' – '''''Beginning of SURVIVAL TEST ([[Version history/Classic#Survival Mode Test|PC 0.26]]).'''''
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*'''20''' – '''''Beginning of SURVIVAL TEST ([[Classic 0.26 SURVIVAL TEST]]), even though the first released version of Survival Test was [[Classic 0.24_SURVIVAL_TEST]].'''''
   
=== December ===
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===December 2009===
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*'''2''' - [[Minecraft 4k]] released.
* '''22''' – [[Hayden Scott-Baron]] becomes the ''Minecraft'' Artist.<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/295397619/the-minecraft-artist-is-dock '''Dock becomes the Minecraft Artist:''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/295397619/the-minecraft-artist-is-dock]</ref>
 
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*'''4''' - [[Minecraft 4k]] contest is over, discontinuing it.
* '''23''' – '''''Minecraft PC passes to [[Indev|Indev development stage]] ([[Version history/Indev#December 23, 2009|Indev 0.31]]) (which requires a 5.00 € Premium Account to be accessed), introduction of [[Torch]]es and [[Light|dynamic lighting]].'''''
 
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*'''22''' – [[Hayden Scott-Baron]] becomes the ''Minecraft'' Artist.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/295397619/the-minecraft-artist-is-dock '''Dock becomes the Minecraft Artist:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/295397619/the-minecraft-artist-is-dock]</ref>
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*'''23''' – '''''Minecraft for Java passes to [[Indev|Indev development stage]] ([[Indev 0.31 (December 23, 2009, 1)]]) (which requires a 5.00 € Premium Account to be accessed), introduction of [[Torch]]es and [[Light|dynamic lighting]].'''''
   
== 2010 ==
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==2010==
=== January ===
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===January 2010===
* '''13''' – ''PC'' : Introduction of finite [[Water]] ([[Version history/Indev#January 13, 2010|Indev 0.31]]). ''Minecraft'' passes 100,000 registered users.<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/332073543/100-000-registered-users '''100,000 registered Minecraft users:''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/332073543/100-000-registered-users]</ref>
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*'''13''' – ''Java'': Introduction of infinite [[Water]] ([[Java Edition Indev 0.31 20100113|Indev 0.31-20100113]]). ''Minecraft'' passes 100,000 registered users.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/332073543/100-000-registered-users '''100,000 registered Minecraft users:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/332073543/100-000-registered-users]</ref>
* '''21''' – ''Minecraft'' can now be gifted to non-premium players.<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/345869954/as-per-demand-you-can-now-gift-the-game '''Minecraft can be gifted:''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/345869954/as-per-demand-you-can-now-gift-the-game]</ref>
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*'''21''' – ''Minecraft'' can now be gifted to non-premium players.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/345869954/as-per-demand-you-can-now-gift-the-game '''Minecraft can be gifted:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/345869954/as-per-demand-you-can-now-gift-the-game]</ref>
* '''29''' – ''PC'' : Introduction of the [[Crafting]] system ([[Version history/Indev#January 29, 2010|Indev 0.31]]).
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*'''29''' – ''Java'': Introduction of the [[Crafting]] system ([[Java Edition Indev 0.31 20100129|Indev 0.31-20100129]]).
   
=== February ===
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===February 2010===
* '''5''' – [[Hayden Scott-Baron]] leaves ''Minecraft'' development.<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/372279446/dock-is-no-longer-involved-with-the-project '''Dock is no longer involved with the project:''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/372279446/dock-is-no-longer-involved-with-the-project]</ref>
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*'''5''' – [[Hayden Scott-Baron]] leaves ''Minecraft'' development.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/372279446/dock-is-no-longer-involved-with-the-project '''Dock is no longer involved with the project:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/372279446/dock-is-no-longer-involved-with-the-project]</ref>
* '''27''' – '''''Minecraft PC passes to [[Infdev|Infdev development stage]], introduction of infinite [[map]]s.'''''
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*'''27''' – '''''Minecraft for Java passes to [[Infdev|Infdev development stage]], introduction of infinite [[map]]s.'''''
   
=== June ===
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===June 2010===
* '''1''' – Notch gets back to work 100% on ''Minecraft'' after a pause after having left his job at Jalbum a few weeks before.
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*'''1''' – Notch gets back to work 100% on ''Minecraft'' after a pause after having left his job at Jalbum a few weeks before.
* '''17''' – ''Minecraft'' passes 20,000 sales.<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/709098848/20000-wow '''20000! Wow. :)''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/709098848/20000-wow]</ref>
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*'''17''' – ''Minecraft'' passes 20,000 sales.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/709098848/20000-wow '''20000! Wow. :)''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/709098848/20000-wow]</ref>
* '''18''' – ''PC'' : [[Version history/Infdev#SF1|Seecret Friday Update 1]] released. [[Minecart]] system introduced.
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*'''18''' – ''Java'': [[Infdev (June 18, 2010)|Seecret Friday Update 1]] released. [[Minecart]] system introduced.
* '''25''' – ''PC'' : [[Version history/Infdev#SF2|Seecret Friday Update 2]] released. [[Dungeon]]s introduced.
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*'''25''' – ''Java'': [[Infdev (June 25, 2010, 2)|Seecret Friday Update 2]] released. [[Dungeon]]s introduced.
* '''30''' – '''''Minecraft PC passes to [[Alpha|Alpha development stage]] ([[Version history/Alpha#1.0.0|Alpha 1.0.0]]), price raised from 5.00 € to 10.00 €, it is now possible to play on a [[Stand alone client|client window]].'''''
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*'''30''' – '''''Minecraft for Java passes to [[Alpha|Alpha development stage]] ([[Java Edition Alpha v1.0.0]]), price raised from 5.00 € to 10.00 €, it is now possible to play on a [[Stand alone client|client window]].'''''
   
=== July ===
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===July 2010===
* '''3''' – ''PC'' : [[Version history/Alpha#SF3|Seecret Friday Update 3 (Alpha 1.0.1)]] released. [[Redstone]] introduced.
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*'''3''' – ''Java'': Seecret Friday Update 3 ([[Java Edition Alpha v1.0.1|Alpha v1.0.1]]) released. [[Redstone]] introduced.
* '''9''' – ''PC'' : [[Version history/Alpha#SF4|Seecret Friday Update 4 (Alpha 1.0.4)]] released. [[Winter Mode]] introduced.
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*'''9''' – ''Java'': Seecret Friday Update 4 ([[Java Edition Alpha v1.0.4|Alpha v1.0.4]]) released. [[Winter Mode]] introduced.
* '''16''' – ''PC'' : [[Version history/Alpha#SF5|Seecret Friday Update 5 (Alpha 1.0.6)]] released. [[Boat]]s and [[Tree|Large Trees]] introduced.
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*'''16''' – ''Java'': Seecret Friday Update 5 ([[Java Edition Alpha v1.0.6|Alpha v1.0.6]]) released. [[Boat]]s and [[Tree|large trees]] introduced.
* '''22''' – ''PC'' : First over-the-internet test of Survival Mode Multiplayer.<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/846133399/first-over-the-internet-test-of-survival-mode '''First over-the-internet test of SMP:''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/846133399/first-over-the-internet-test-of-survival-mode]</ref>
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*'''22''' – ''Java'': First over-the-internet test of Survival Mode Multiplayer.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/846133399/first-over-the-internet-test-of-survival-mode '''First over-the-internet test of SMP:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/846133399/first-over-the-internet-test-of-survival-mode]</ref>
* '''23''' – ''PC'' : [[Version history/Alpha#SF6|Seecret Friday Update 6 (Alpha 1.0.11)]] released. [[Bricks]] and [[Slime]]s introduced.
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*'''23''' – ''Java'': Seecret Friday Update 6 ([[Java Edition Alpha v1.0.11|Alpha v1.0.11]]) released. [[Bricks]] and [[Slime]]s introduced.
* '''30''' – ''PC'' : [[Version history/Alpha#SF7|Seecret Friday Update 7 (Alpha 1.0.14)]] released. [[Chicken]]s and [[Music Discs]] introduced.
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*'''30''' – ''Java'': Seecret Friday Update 7 ([[Java Edition Alpha v1.0.14|Alpha v1.0.14]]) released. [[Chicken]]s and [[Music Discs]] introduced.
   
=== August ===
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===August 2010===
* '''4''' – '''''First release of Survival Multiplayer ([[Version history/Alpha#1.0.15|PC Alpha 1.0.15]]).'''''
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*'''4''' – '''''First release of Survival Multiplayer ([[Java Edition Alpha v1.0.15]]).'''''
  +
*'''19''' – Original [[Herobrine]] creepypasta is created.
* '''20''' – ''PC'' : [[Version history/Alpha#SF8|Seecret Friday Update 8 (Alpha 1.0.17)]] released. [[Fence]]s introduced.
 
  +
*'''20''' – ''Java'': Seecret Friday Update 8 ([[Java Edition Alpha v1.0.17]]) released. [[Fence]]s introduced.
* '''30''' – Notch, JahKob and Carl Manneh get on an employment trip to Washington D.C. offered by VALVe Corporation.<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/977394407/lots-of-stuff-going-on-behind-the-scenes '''4-days trip in the US:''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/977394407/lots-of-stuff-going-on-behind-the-scenes]</ref>
 
  +
*'''30''' – Notch gets on an employment trip to Bellevue, Washington, offered by VALVe Corporation.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/977394407/lots-of-stuff-going-on-behind-the-scenes '''4-days trip in the US:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/977394407/lots-of-stuff-going-on-behind-the-scenes]</ref>
* '''30''' – Original [[Herobrine]] creepypasta is created.
 
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*'''30''' – Original [[Herobrine]] livestream is created.
* '''31''' – ''[[MineCon|Minecraftcon]]'', a spontaneous gathering of over 50 fans after a call by Notch, is held in Bellevue, Washington.<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/1008498266/how-about-a-somewhat-spontaneous-minecraftcon-2010-in '''Minecraftcon in Bellevue:''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/1008498266/how-about-a-somewhat-spontaneous-minecraftcon-2010-in]</ref>
 
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*'''31''' – ''[[MineCon|Minecraftcon]]'', a spontaneous gathering of over 50 fans after a call by Notch, is held in Bellevue, Washington.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/1008498266/how-about-a-somewhat-spontaneous-minecraftcon-2010-in '''Minecraftcon in Bellevue:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/1008498266/how-about-a-somewhat-spontaneous-minecraftcon-2010-in]</ref>
   
=== September ===
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=== September 2010===
* '''2''' – Notch, JahKob and Carl Manneh return from the trip in the U.S.
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*'''2''' – Notch returns from the trip to the U.S.
* '''10''' – ''PC'' : [[Version history/Alpha#SF9|Seecret Friday Update 9 (Alpha 1.1.0)]] released. [[Compass|Compasses]] introduced.
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*'''10''' – ''Java'': Seecret Friday update 9 ([[Java Edition Alpha v1.1.0]]) released. [[Compass]]es introduced.
* '''13''' – [[Daniel Kaplan|Daniel "Kappische" Kaplan]] joins the Mojang team.<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/1114516935/three-man-strong '''Kappische joins the team:''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/1114516935/three-man-strong]</ref>
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*'''13''' – [[Daniel Kaplan|Daniel "Kappische" Kaplan]] joins the Mojang team.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/1114516935/three-man-strong '''Kappische joins the team:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/1114516935/three-man-strong]</ref>
* '''18''' – ''PC'' : [[Version history/Alpha#SS10|Seecret Saturday Update 10 (Alpha 1.1.1)]] released. [[Sneaking]] introduced. ''Minecraft'' technically becomes free-to-play for the weekend, due to the login server not working correctly.
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*'''18''' – ''Java'': The tenth Seecret Saturday update ([[Java Edition Alpha v1.1.1]]) released. [[Sneaking]] introduced. ''Minecraft'' technically becomes free-to-play for the weekend, due to the login server not working correctly.
* '''23''' – [[Classic|Minecraft Classic]] is available again on [http://www.minecraft.net/ Minecraft.net].<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/1172759051/sound-music-and-classic '''Classic is back:''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/1172759051/sound-music-and-classic]</ref>
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*'''23''' – [[Classic|Minecraft Classic]] is available again on [http://www.minecraft.net/ Minecraft.net].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/1172759051/sound-music-and-classic '''Classic is back:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/1172759051/sound-music-and-classic]</ref>
   
=== October ===
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=== October 2010===
* '''16''' – [[Mojang AB]] is founded.<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/11518566613/happy-birthday-us '''Happy birthday Mojang:''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/11518566613/happy-birthday-us]</ref>
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*'''16''' – [[Mojang AB]] is founded.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/11518566613/happy-birthday-us '''Happy birthday Mojang:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/11518566613/happy-birthday-us]</ref>
* '''30''' – ''PC'' : [[Version history/Alpha#1.2.0|Alpha 1.2.0]] "[[Halloween Update]]" released. [[The Nether|Nether]] introduced.
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*'''30''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition Alpha v1.2.0]] "[[Halloween Update]]" released. [[The Nether|Nether]] introduced.
   
=== December ===
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===December 2010===
* '''1''' – [[Jens Bergensten|Jens "Jeb" Bergensten]] and [[Markus Toivonen|"Junkboy"]] join the Mojang team.<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/2060360123/bug-update-4-and-were-six-people-in-the-office-now '''Jeb and Junkboy join the team:''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/2060360123/bug-update-4-and-were-six-people-in-the-office-now]</ref>
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*'''1''' – [[Jens Bergensten|Jens "Jeb" Bergensten]] and [[Markus Toivonen|"Junkboy"]] join the Mojang team.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/2060360123/bug-update-4-and-were-six-people-in-the-office-now '''Jeb and Junkboy join the team:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/2060360123/bug-update-4-and-were-six-people-in-the-office-now]</ref>
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*'''10''' – Original [[Herobrine]] mod is created.
* '''16''' – Gift system revised : the process now uses [[Gift code|Gift Codes]].<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/2337459192/websites-and-gift-codes '''Introduction of Gift Codes:''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/2337459192/websites-and-gift-codes]</ref>
 
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*'''16''' – Gift system revised: the process now uses [[Gift code|Gift Codes]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/2337459192/websites-and-gift-codes '''Introduction of Gift Codes:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/2337459192/websites-and-gift-codes]</ref>
* '''20''' – '''''Minecraft PC passes to [[Beta|Beta development stage]] ([[Version history/Beta#1.0|Beta 1.0]]), price raised from 10.00 € to 15.00 €.'''''
 
* '''22''' – ''PC'' : [[Version history/Beta#1.1|Beta 1.1]] released.
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*'''20''' – '''''Minecraft for Java passes to [[Beta|Beta development stage]] ([[Java Edition Beta 1.0]]), price raised from 10.00 € to 15.00 €.'''''
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*'''22''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition Beta 1.1]] released.
   
== 2011 ==
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== 2011==
=== January ===
 
* '''3''' – [[Tobias Möllstam]] and [[Carl Manneh]] join the Mojang team.<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/2582321901/2011-here-we-go '''Mollstam and Manneh join the team:''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/2582321901/2011-here-we-go]</ref>
 
* '''12''' – ''Minecraft'' surpasses 1 million sales.<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/2718210316/exclamation-mark '''1 million copies sold:''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/2718210316/exclamation-mark]</ref>
 
* '''13''' – ''PC'' : [[Version history/Beta#1.2|Beta 1.2]] released.
 
   
=== February ===
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===January 2011===
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*'''3''' – [[Tobias Möllstam]] and [[Carl Manneh]] join the Mojang team.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/2582321901/2011-here-we-go '''Mollstam and Manneh join the team:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/2582321901/2011-here-we-go]</ref>
* '''21''' – ''PC'' : [[Stand alone client|Client]]/[[Minecraft launcher|Launcher]] Update. Updates are now manually triggered.
 
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*'''12''' – ''Minecraft'' surpasses 1 million sales.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/2718210316/exclamation-mark '''1 million copies sold:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/2718210316/exclamation-mark]</ref>
* '''22''' – ''PC'' : [[Version history/Beta#1.3|Beta 1.3]] released.
 
  +
*'''13''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition Beta 1.2|Beta 1.2]] released.
   
=== March ===
+
===February 2011===
  +
*'''21''' – ''Java'': [[Stand alone client|Client]]/[[Minecraft launcher|Launcher]] Update. Updates are now manually triggered.
* '''2''' – [http://scrolls.com/ Scrolls], Mojang's second game, is announced on ''The Word of Notch''.<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/3597302583/ah-i-forgot '''Scrolls announced:''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/3597302583/ah-i-forgot]</ref>
 
* '''4''' – "''Minecraft'' - Volume Alpha", the soundtrack of the game by [[Daniel Rosenfeld|C418]], is released.
+
*'''22''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition Beta 1.3|Beta 1.3]] released.
* '''31''' – ''PC'' : [[Version history/Beta#1.4|Beta 1.4]] released.
 
   
=== April ===
+
===March 2011===
  +
*'''2''' – [http://scrolls.com/ Scrolls], Mojang's second game, is announced on ''The Word of Notch''.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/3597302583/ah-i-forgot '''Scrolls announced:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/3597302583/ah-i-forgot]</ref>
* '''19''' – ''PC'' : [[Version history/Beta#1.5|Beta 1.5]] released.
 
  +
*'''4''' – "''Minecraft'' - Volume Alpha", the soundtrack of the game by [[Daniel Rosenfeld|C418]], is released.
  +
*'''31''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition Beta 1.4|Beta 1.4]] released.
   
=== May ===
+
===April 2011===
  +
*'''19''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition Beta 1.5|Beta 1.5]] released.
* '''25''' – [[Daniel Kaplan|Kappische]] reveals [[Pocket Edition|Minecraft: Pocket Edition]] on Mojang's site.<ref>[http://www.mojang.com/2011/05/minecraft-pocket-edition/ '''Pocket Edition revealed:''' http://www.mojang.com/2011/05/minecraft-pocket-edition/]</ref>
 
* '''26''' – ''PC'' : [[Version history/Beta#1.6|Beta 1.6]] released.
 
   
=== June ===
+
===May 2011===
* '''1''' – [[Pocket Edition|Minecraft: Pocket Edition]] is first shown on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmhZkRBQbig a Youtube video]
+
*'''25''' – [[Daniel Kaplan|Kappische]] reveals [[Pocket Edition|Minecraft: Pocket Edition]] on Mojang's site.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://www.mojang.com/2011/05/minecraft-pocket-edition/ '''Pocket Edition revealed:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://www.mojang.com/2011/05/minecraft-pocket-edition/]</ref>
  +
*'''26''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition Beta 1.6|Beta 1.6]] released.
* '''6''' – Microsoft reveal [[Xbox 360 Edition|Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59OvZwRdLe0 at the E3 conference].
 
* '''30''' – ''PC'' : [[Version history/Beta#1.7|Beta 1.7]] "Piston Update" released.
 
   
=== July ===
+
===June 2011===
  +
*'''1''' – [[Pocket Edition|Minecraft: Pocket Edition]] is first shown on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmhZkRBQbig a Youtube video]
* '''1''' – ''Minecraft'' passes 10 million registered users.<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/7128013309/10m '''10 million registered Minecraft users:''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/7128013309/10m]</ref>
 
  +
*'''6''' – Microsoft reveal [[Xbox 360 Edition|Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59OvZwRdLe0 at the E3 conference].
* '''30''' – ''Minecraft'' T-shirts are made available on [http://www.battlefieldheroes.com/en/createHeroSignup? ''Battlefield Heroes''] for the 30-31 of July week-end only as a form of "neighborly friendly cross-promotion" between DICE and Mojang.<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/8253302905/you-can-get-minecraft-themed-t-shirts-in-bf-heroes-this '''Minecraft T-Shirts on BF:Hereos:''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/8253302905/you-can-get-minecraft-themed-t-shirts-in-bf-heroes-this]</ref>
 
  +
*'''30''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition Beta 1.7|Beta 1.7]] "Piston Update" released.
   
=== August ===
+
=== July 2011===
  +
*'''1''' – ''Minecraft'' passes 10 million registered users.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/7128013309/10m '''10 million registered Minecraft users:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/7128013309/10m]</ref>
* '''5''' – Notch receives a 15-page letter from Bethesda Softworks, threatening him with a lawsuit if he doesn't change the name "Scrolls" (which is too close to "The Elder Scrolls", according to Bethesda) for his next game. A little while before this, Notch had already been warned by Bethesda's lawyers about this problem, and had suggested a compromise in which he would never put any word before "Scrolls".<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/8519901309/bethesda-are-suing-us-heres-the-full-story '''15-page letter from Bethesda's lawyers:''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/8519901309/bethesda-are-suing-us-heres-the-full-story]</ref>
 
  +
*'''30''' – ''Minecraft'' T-shirts are made available on ''Battlefield Heroes'' for the 30-31 of July week-end only as a form of "neighborly friendly cross-promotion" between DICE and Mojang.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/8253302905/you-can-get-minecraft-themed-t-shirts-in-bf-heroes-this '''Minecraft T-Shirts on BF:Hereos:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/8253302905/you-can-get-minecraft-themed-t-shirts-in-bf-heroes-this]</ref>
* '''8''' – [[Henrik Pettersson|Henrik "Carnalizer" Pettersson]] joins the Mojang team.<ref>{{tweet|carlmanneh|100495725879758848|'''New addition to the Mojang team: Welcome graphical artist @carnalizer!'''|Aug 8, 2011}}</ref>
 
* '''14''' – Marriage of Ez & Notch, an extra copy is offered to all people who purchase ''Minecraft'' on the 13th and 14th of August.<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/8829997577/wedding-weekend '''Minecraft wedding weekend offer:''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/8829997577/wedding-weekend]</ref>
 
* '''16''' – '''''[[Pocket Edition|Minecraft: Pocket Edition]] [[Pocket Edition version history#A0.1.0|Alpha 0.1.0]] officially released (Android only).'''''
 
   
=== September ===
+
===August 2011===
  +
*'''5''' – Notch receives a 15-page letter from Bethesda Softworks, threatening him with a lawsuit if he does not change the name "Scrolls" (which is too close to "The Elder Scrolls", according to Bethesda) for his next game. A little while before this, Notch had already been warned by Bethesda's lawyers about this problem, and had suggested a compromise in which he would never put any word before "Scrolls".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/8519901309/bethesda-are-suing-us-heres-the-full-story '''15-page letter from Bethesda's lawyers:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/8519901309/bethesda-are-suing-us-heres-the-full-story]</ref>
* '''14''' – ''PC'' : [[Version history/Beta#1.8|Beta 1.8]] "[[Adventure Update]]" released.
 
  +
*'''8''' – [[Henrik Pettersson|Henrik "Carnalizer" Pettersson]] joins the Mojang team.<ref>{{tweet|carlmanneh|100495725879758848|'''New addition to the Mojang team: Welcome graphical artist @carnalizer!'''|Aug 8, 2011}}</ref>
  +
*'''14''' – Marriage of Ez & Notch, all people who purchase ''Minecraft'' on the 13th and 14th of August can receive an extra copy for free.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/8829997577/wedding-weekend '''Minecraft wedding weekend offer:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/8829997577/wedding-weekend]</ref>
  +
*'''16''' – '''''[[Pocket Edition|Minecraft: Pocket Edition]] [[Pocket Edition v0.1.0 alpha|v0.1.0]] officially released (Xperia PLAY only).'''''
  +
*'''16''' - ''[[Mojang Studios#Cobalt|Cobalt]]'' is announced.
   
=== November ===
+
===September 2011===
* '''13''' ''PC'' : [[Version history/Beta#Sound Update|"Sound Update"]] released.
+
*'''5''' - ''[[Project Rex Kwon Do]]'' is announced.
* '''17''' – ''PE'' : First iOS release ([[Pocket Edition version history#A0.1.2|Alpha 0.1.2]]).
+
*'''14''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition Beta 1.8|Beta 1.8]] "[[Adventure Update]]" released.
* '''18''' – [[MineCon|MineCon 2011]] is held at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada. Over 4,500 people from 24 countries attend to it. On the same day, '''''Minecraft PC [[1.0.0]] is [[Minecraft 1.0|officially released]], price is now 20.00 €.'''''
 
* '''24''' – First [[Version history/Development versions|snapshot]] released ([[Version history/Development versions#11w47a|11w47a]]). This marks the beginning of [[Version history/Development versions#Weekly snapshots|weekly development versions]].
 
   
=== December ===
+
===November 2011===
  +
*'''5''' - First release of [[MinecraftEdu]].
* '''1''' – Jeb becomes the lead developer on ''Minecraft''.<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/13633493969/och-med-dom-orden-sa-passar-jag-micken '''Jeb becomes Minecraft lead developer:''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/13633493969/och-med-dom-orden-sa-passar-jag-micken]</ref>
 
  +
*'''13''' – ''Java'': [[Beta Sound Update|"Sound Update"]] released.
* '''6''' – Notch first evokes the possibility of [[LEGO Minecraft|Minecraft-themed LEGO sets]] as part of the [[wikipedia:Lego Cuusoo|LEGO CUUSOO project]].<ref>[http://notch.tumblr.com/post/13825100748/would-you-like-some-physical-lego-minecraft '''Notch first evokes LEGO Minecraft:''' http://notch.tumblr.com/post/13825100748/would-you-like-some-physical-lego-minecraft]</ref>
 
* '''28''' – [[Jon Kågström]] is hired by Mojang.
+
*'''17''' – ''PE'': First iOS release ([[Pocket Edition v0.1.2 alpha|v0.1.2]]).
  +
*'''18''' – [[MINECON 2011]] is held at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada. Over 4,500 people from 24 countries attend to it. On the same day, '''''Minecraft [[Java Edition 1.0.0|1.0.0]] for ''Java Edition'' is officially released; the price is now €20.00.'''''
  +
*'''24''' – First [[Java Edition version history/Development versions|snapshot]] released ([[11w47a]]). This marks the beginning of [[Java Edition version history/Development versions#Snapshots|semi-weekly development versions]].
   
== 2012 ==
+
===December 2011===
  +
*'''1''' – Jeb becomes the lead developer on ''Minecraft''.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/13633493969/och-med-dom-orden-sa-passar-jag-micken '''Jeb becomes Minecraft lead developer:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/13633493969/och-med-dom-orden-sa-passar-jag-micken]</ref>
=== January ===
 
  +
*'''6''' – Notch first suggests the possibility of [[LEGO Minecraft|Minecraft-themed LEGO sets]] as part of the [[wikipedia:Lego Cuusoo|LEGO CUUSOO project]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/13825100748/would-you-like-some-physical-lego-minecraft '''Notch first evokes LEGO Minecraft:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/13825100748/would-you-like-some-physical-lego-minecraft]</ref>
* '''12''' – ''PC'' : [[1.1]] released.
 
  +
*'''8''' - ''Edu'': [[MinecraftEdu 0.4|0.4]] released.
* '''18''' – As part of the worldwide protest against [[Wikipedia:Stop Online Piracy Act|SOPA]], Mojang establishes a blackout on all their sites for the entire day.<ref>{{tweet|notch|157865002177536001|'''Decided. We'll silently take down http://minecraft.net and http://mojang.com on the 18th in protest of SOPA.'''|Jan 18, 2012}}</ref>
 
  +
*'''16''' - ''[[Mojang Studios#Cobalt|Cobalt]]'' is released in alpha.
* '''24''' – LEGO announces that the LEGO ''Minecraft'' project has passed the 10,000 required votes.<ref>[http://legocuusoo.posterous.com/minecraft-lego-cuusoo-project-passes-lego-rev-54968 '''LEGO Minecraft passes LEGO review:''' http://legocuusoo.posterous.com/minecraft-lego-cuusoo-project-passes-lego-rev-54968]</ref>
 
  +
*'''19''' - ''[[Minicraft]]'' is released.
  +
*'''28''' – [[Jon Kågström]] is hired by Mojang.
   
=== February ===
+
==2012==
* '''11''' – ''PE'' : [[Pocket Edition version history#A0.2.0|Alpha 0.2.0]] released for Android.
 
* '''15''' – LEGO reveals the final design of the first LEGO ''Minecraft'' set.<ref>[http://legocuusoo.posterous.com/announcing-lego-minecraft-micro-world-the-thi '''LEGO Minecraft design revealed:''' http://legocuusoo.posterous.com/announcing-lego-minecraft-micro-world-the-thi]</ref>
 
* '''17''' – ''PE'' : [[Pocket Edition version history#iOSA0.2.0|Alpha 0.2.0]] released for iOS.
 
* '''18''' – "[http://catacombsnatch.net/ Catacomb Snatch]", a game developed by Mojang in the span of a weekend as part of a charity project, is released.
 
* '''28''' – The [[Bukkit]] team (composed of [[Nathan Adams|Nathan "Dinnerbone" Adams]], [[Warren Loo|Warren "EvilSeph" Loo]], [[Erik Broes|Erik "Grum" Broes]] & [[Nathan Gilbert|Nathan "Tahg" Gilbert]]) officially joins Mojang in order to further develop the ''Minecraft'' server software and to aid with the creation of modding APIs.
 
   
=== March ===
+
===January 2012===
* '''1''' – ''PC'' : [[1.2.1]] released (1.2 was skipped for practical purposes).
+
*'''12''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.1]] released.
  +
*'''16''' - ''Edu'': [[MinecraftEdu 0.9652|0.9652]] released.
* '''12''' – The "Elder Scrolls vs. Scrolls" lawsuit has an outcome : Mojang can call their game "Scrolls", but no sequel using this name will be allowed.<ref>[http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/12/mojang-cant-use-scrolls-in-any-sequels-to-scrolls-lawsuit/ '''Outcome of the Scrolls lawsuit:''' http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/12/mojang-cant-use-scrolls-in-any-sequels-to-scrolls-lawsuit/]</ref>
 
  +
*'''18''' – As part of the worldwide protest against [[Wikipedia:Stop Online Piracy Act|SOPA]], Mojang establishes a blackout on all their sites for the entire day.<ref>{{tweet|notch|157865002177536001|'''Decided. We'll silently take down http://minecraft.net and http://www.mojang.com on the 18th in protest of SOPA.'''|Jan 18, 2012}}</ref>
  +
*'''24''' – LEGO announces that the LEGO ''Minecraft'' project has passed the 10,000 required votes.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120124184447/http://legocuusoo.posterous.com/minecraft-lego-cuusoo-project-passes-lego-rev-54968 '''LEGO Minecraft passes LEGO review:''' http://legocuusoo.posterous.com/minecraft-lego-cuusoo-project-passes-lego-rev-54968]</ref>
   
=== April ===
+
=== February 2012===
* '''23''' – ''PE'' : [[Pocket Edition version history#iOSA0.3.0|Alpha 0.3.0]] released for iOS.
+
*'''11''' – ''PE'': [[Pocket Edition v0.2.0 alpha|v0.2.0]] released for Android.
  +
*'''15''' – LEGO reveals the final design of the first LEGO ''Minecraft'' set.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120216214441/http://legocuusoo.posterous.com/announcing-lego-minecraft-micro-world-the-thi '''LEGO Minecraft design revealed:''' http://legocuusoo.posterous.com/announcing-lego-minecraft-micro-world-the-thi]</ref>
* '''24''' – ''PE'' : [[Pocket Edition version history#A0.3.0|Alpha 0.3.0]] released for Android.
 
  +
*'''17''' – ''PE'': [[Pocket Edition version history#iOSA0.2.0|Alpha 0.2.0]] released for iOS.
  +
*'''17''' - ''Edu'': [[MinecraftEdu 0.969|0.969]] released.
  +
*'''18''' – ''[[Catacomb Snatch]]'', a game developed by Mojang in the span of a weekend as part of a charity project called the [[Humble Bundle Mojam]], is released.<ref>http://catacombsnatch.net/</ref>
  +
*'''28''' – The [[mcservers:Bukkit|Bukkit]] team (composed of [[Nathan Adams|Nathan "Dinnerbone" Adams]], [[Warren Loo|Warren "EvilSeph" Loo]], [[Erik Broes|Erik "Grum" Broes]] & [[Nathan Gilbert|Nathan "Tahg" Gilbert]]) officially joins Mojang in order to further develop the ''Minecraft'' server software and to aid with the creation of modding APIs.
   
=== May ===
+
===March 2012===
* '''9''' – '''''[[Xbox 360 Edition|Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition]] {{verlink|Xbox TU1|TU1}} officially released.'''''
+
*'''1''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.2.1]] released (1.2 was skipped for practical purposes).
  +
*'''12''' – The "Elder Scrolls vs. Scrolls" lawsuit has an outcome: Mojang can call their game "Scrolls", but no sequel using this name will be allowed.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120530181009/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/12/mojang-cant-use-scrolls-in-any-sequels-to-scrolls-lawsuit/ '''Outcome of the Scrolls lawsuit:''' http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/12/mojang-cant-use-scrolls-in-any-sequels-to-scrolls-lawsuit/]</ref>
  +
*'''22''' - ''Edu'': [[MinecraftEdu 0.97|0.97]] released.
   
=== June ===
+
===April 2012===
  +
*'''3''' - ''[[0x10c|0x10<sup>c</sup>]]'' is announced.
* '''1''' – "Micro World", the first LEGO ''Minecraft'' set, is released (coincidentally with Notch's birthday) and available on the LEGO online shop.<ref>[http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Minecraft-21102 '''LEGO Minecraft on LEGO store:''' http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Minecraft-21102]</ref>
 
  +
*'''4''' – Java: [[Java Edition 1.2.5]] released
  +
*'''23''' – ''PE'': [[Pocket Edition v0.3.0 alpha|v0.3.0]] released for iOS.
  +
*'''24''' – ''PE'': [[Pocket Edition v0.3.0 alpha|v0.3.0]] released for Android.
  +
*'''24''' - ''Edu'': [[MinecraftEdu 0.975|0.975]] released.
   
=== July ===
+
===May 2012===
* '''13''' – ''XB'' : {{verlink|Xbox TU3}} released.
+
*'''9''' – '''[[Xbox 360 Edition TU1]] officially released.'''
  +
*'''18''' - ''Edu'': [[MinecraftEdu 0.98|0.98]] released.
* '''16''' – ''XB'' : [[Skin/Skin pack#Skin Pack 1|Skin Pack 1]] released. It includes 45 skins inspired by ''Minecraft'', "Halo", "Fable" and "Gears of War" amongst others as well as new skin designs.
 
* '''18''' – ''XB'' : The [[Skin/Skin pack#Summer Of Arcade Promotional Skin Pack|Summer Of Arcade Promotional Skin Pack]] was made available through August 22, 2012. It included 15 skins inspired by various arcade games such as "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" and "Deadlight".
 
   
=== August ===
+
===June 2012===
  +
*'''1''' – "Micro World", the first LEGO ''Minecraft'' set, is released (coincidentally with Notch's birthday) and available on the LEGO online shop.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120603014728/http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Minecraft-21102 '''LEGO Minecraft on LEGO store:''' http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Minecraft-21102]</ref>
* '''1''' – ''PC'' : [[1.3.1]] released (1.3 was skipped for practical purposes).
 
* '''2''' – [[MineCon#2012|MineCon 2012]] is officially announced on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik6VYNPiLsw a promotional video] to be in Disneyland Paris on November 24–25.
 
* '''15''' – Notch and Ez divorce.<ref>{{tweet|notch|235746965823033345|'''As of today, I am single. #mixedemotions'''|Aug 15, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{tweet|notch|235761517084147712|'''(I don't want to share details publicly, just wanted to make an official statement because I for some reason have a wikipedia page)'''|Aug 15, 2012}}</ref>
 
* '''24''' – ''XB'' : [[Skin/Skin pack#Skin Pack 2|Skin Pack 2]] released. It includes 45 skins inspired by ''Minecraft'', "Left 4 Dead", "Perfect Dark" and "Gears of War" amongst others as well as new skin designs.
 
   
=== September ===
+
=== July 2012===
* '''6''' ''PE'' : [[Pocket Edition version history#A0.4.0|Alpha 0.4.0]] released for both iOS & Android.
+
*'''4''' - ''Edu'': [[MinecraftEdu 0.981|0.981]] released.
  +
*'''13''' – ''Legacy Console'': [[Xbox 360 Edition TU3]] released.
  +
*'''16''' – ''Legacy Console'': [[Skin/Skin pack#Skin Pack 1|Skin Pack 1]] released. It includes 45 skins inspired by ''Minecraft'', "Halo", "Fable" and "Gears of War" among others as well as new skin designs.
  +
*'''18''' – ''Legacy Console'': The [[Skin/Skin pack#Summer Of Arcade Promotional Skin Pack|Summer Of Arcade Promotional Skin Pack]] was made available through August 22, 2012. It included 15 skins inspired by various arcade games such as "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" and "Deadlight".
  +
*'''19''' - ''[[Project Rex Kwon Do]]'' is canceled.
  +
*'''25''' - ''Edu'': [[MinecraftEdu 0.982|0.982]] released.
   
=== October ===
+
===August 2012===
* '''16''' – ''XB'' : {{verlink|Xbox TU5|TU5}} released.
+
*'''1''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.3.1]] released (1.3 was skipped for practical purposes).
  +
*'''1''' - ''Edu'': [[MinecraftEdu 0.983|0.983]] released.
* '''17''' – ''XB'' : [[Skin/Skin packs#Skin Pack 3|Skin Pack 3]] released. It includes 45 skins inspired by ''Minecraft'', "Half-Life", "Portal" and "Left 4 Dead" amongst others as well as new skin designs.
 
  +
*'''2''' – [[MINECON 2012]] is officially announced on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik6VYNPiLsw a promotional video] to be in Disneyland Paris on November 24–25.
* '''24''' – Mojang starts the [https://bugs.mojang.com/browse/MC Minecraft Bug Tracker], an online tool that simplifies the communication of found game issues between the players and the developers.
 
  +
*'''15''' – Notch and Ez divorce.<ref>{{tweet|notch|235746965823033345|'''As of today, I am single. #mixedemotions'''|Aug 15, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{tweet|notch|235761517084147712|'''(I don't want to share details publicly, just wanted to make an official statement because I for some reason have a wikipedia page)'''|Aug 15, 2012}}</ref>
* '''25''' – ''PC'' : [[1.4.2]] "[[Pretty Scary Update]]" released (1.4 & 1.4.1 were skipped for practical purposes).
 
* '''26''' – ''XB'' : [[Skin/Skin pack#Halloween Skin Pack|Halloween Skin Pack]] was made available through November 26, 2012. It included 55 Halloween-themed skins, including 7 with capes.
+
*'''24''' – ''Legacy Console'': [[Skin/Skin pack#Skin Pack 2|Skin Pack 2]] released. It includes 45 skins inspired by ''Minecraft'', "Left 4 Dead", "Perfect Dark" and "Gears of War" among others as well as new skin designs.
   
=== November ===
+
===September 2012===
  +
*'''6''' – ''PE'': [[Pocket Edition v0.4.0 alpha|v0.4.0]] released for both iOS & Android.
* '''6''' – ''Minecraft'' gift cards are available in physical stores in the US.<ref>[http://www.mojang.com/2012/11/minecraft-gift-cards-now-available-in-the-us/ '''Minecraft Gift Cards now available in the US:''' http://www.mojang.com/2012/11/minecraft-gift-cards-now-available-in-the-us/]</ref> This is the first time ''Minecraft'' can be bought without a credit card.
 
* '''15''' – ''PE'' : [[Pocket Edition version history#A0.5.0|Alpha 0.5.0]] released for both iOS & Android.
+
*'''13''' – ''PE'': First Fire release ([[Pocket Edition v0.4.0 alpha|v0.4.0]]).
* '''24''' – [[MineCon#2012|MineCon 2012]] is held at Disneyland Paris, France.
 
* '''25''' – Second day of MineCon 2012. MineCon 2012 capes released. [[Redstone Update|Minecraft 1.5]], also known as "The Redstone Update" is announced.
 
   
=== December ===
+
===October 2012===
  +
*'''5''' - ''Edu'': [[MinecraftEdu 0.9832|0.9832]] released.
* '''19''' – ''XB'' : {{verlink|Xbox TU7|TU7}} released. [[Skin/Skin pack#Festive Skin Pack|Festive Skin Pack]] was also made available and includes 24 Christmas-themed skins.
 
* '''20''' – ''PI'' : ''[[Pi Edition|Minecraft: Pi Edition]]'' Alpha 0.1 ''unofficially'' released.
+
*'''16''' – ''Legacy Console'': {{verlink|Xbox 360 Edition TU5|TU5}} released.
  +
*'''17''' – ''Legacy Console'': [[Skin/Skin pack#Skin Pack 3|Skin Pack 3]] released. It includes 45 skins inspired by ''Minecraft'', "Half-Life", "Portal" and "Left 4 Dead" among others as well as new skin designs.
  +
*'''24''' – Mojang starts the [[bugtracker:MC|Minecraft Bug Tracker]], an online tool that simplifies the communication of found game issues between the players and the developers.
  +
*'''25''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.4.2]] "[[Pretty Scary Update]]" released (1.4 & 1.4.1 were skipped for practical purposes).
  +
*'''26''' – ''Legacy Console'': [[Skin/Skin pack#Halloween Skin Pack|Halloween Skin Pack]] was made available through November 26, 2012. It included 55 Halloween-themed skins, including 7 with capes.
   
== 2013 ==
+
===November 2012 ===
  +
*'''6''' – ''Minecraft'' gift cards are available in physical stores in the US.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://www.mojang.com/2012/11/minecraft-gift-cards-now-available-in-the-us/ '''Minecraft Gift Cards now available in the US:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://www.mojang.com/2012/11/minecraft-gift-cards-now-available-in-the-us/]</ref> This is the first time ''Minecraft'' can be bought without a credit card.
=== January ===
 
* '''30''' – ''PE'' : [[Pocket Edition version history#A0.6.0|Alpha 0.6.0]] released.
+
*'''15''' – ''PE'': [[Pocket Edition v0.5.0 alpha|v0.5.0]] released for both iOS & Android.
  +
*'''24''' – [[MINECON 2012]] is held at Disneyland Paris, France.
  +
*'''25''' – Second day of MINECON 2012. MINECON 2012 capes released. [[Java Edition 1.5]], also known as "The Redstone Update" is announced.
   
===February===
+
===December 2012 ===
* '''11''' ''PI'' : '''''[[Pi Edition|Minecraft: Pi Edition]] Alpha 0.1.1 officially released.'''''
+
*'''9''' - ''Edu'': [[MinecraftEdu 0.9833|0.9833]] released.
  +
*'''19''' – ''Legacy Console'': {{verlink|Xbox 360 Edition TU7|TU7}} released. [[Skin/Skin pack#Festive Skin Pack|Festive Skin Pack]] was also made available and includes 24 Christmas-themed skins.
  +
*'''20''' – ''PI'': ''[[Pi Edition|Minecraft: Pi Edition]]'' Alpha 0.1 ''unofficially'' released.
   
=== March ===
+
== 2013==
* '''13''' – ''PC'' : [[1.5]] "[[Redstone Update]]" released.
 
* '''13''' – ''XB'' : [[Skin/Skin pack#Skin Pack 4|Skin Pack 4]] released. It includes 45 skins, some with capes.
 
   
=== April ===
+
===January 2013===
* '''1''' ''PC'' : [[Minecraft 2.0]] announced as an April Fools joke.
+
*'''9''' - ''Edu'': [[MinecraftEdu 0.984|0.984]] released.
* '''4''' – ''XB'' : {{verlink|Xbox TU9|TU9}} released.
+
*'''30''' – ''PE'': [[Pocket Edition v0.6.0 alpha|v0.6.0]] released.
* '''5''' – ''Minecraft'' for PC surpasses 10 million sales.
 
   
=== May ===
+
===February 2013===
* '''8''' – ''XB'' : [[Skin/Skin pack#Battle & Beasts Skin Pack|Battle & Beasts Skin Pack]] released. It includes 45 skins.
+
*'''11''' – ''PI'': '''''[[Pi Edition|Minecraft: Pi Edition]] Alpha 0.1.1 officially released.'''''
* '''9''' – ''XB'' : [[Skin/Skin pack#Minecraft 1st Birthday Skin Pack|Minecraft 1st Birthday Skin Pack]] was made available through May 31, 2013. It included 23 skins.
 
   
=== June ===
+
===March 2013===
* '''5''' – ''PE'' : [[Pocket Edition version history#A0.7.0|Alpha 0.7.0]] released.
+
*'''13''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.5]] "[[Redstone Update]]" released.
  +
*'''13''' – ''Legacy Console'': [[Skin/Skin pack#Skin Pack 4|Skin Pack 4]] released. It includes 45 skins, some with capes.
* '''10''' – ''XB'' : ''[[Xbox One Edition|Minecraft: Xbox One Edition]]'' is announced during Microsoft's press conference at E3.<ref>[http://ign.com/articles/2013/06/10/e3-2013-minecraft-coming-to-xbox-one '''E3 2013: Minecraft Coming to Xbox One:''' http://ign.com/articles/2013/06/10/e3-2013-minecraft-coming-to-xbox-one]</ref>
 
   
=== July ===
+
===April 2013===
  +
*'''1''' – ''Java'': [[Minecraft 2.0]] announced as an April Fools joke.
* '''1''' – ''PC'' : [[1.6.1]] "[[Horse Update]]" released (1.6 was skipped for practical purposes).<ref>[https://mojang.com/2013/07/minecraft-the-horse-update/ '''Minecraft - The Horse Update:''' https://mojang.com/2013/07/minecraft-the-horse-update/]</ref>
 
* '''31''' – MineCon 2013 tickets went on sale.
+
*'''4''' – ''Legacy Console'': {{verlink|Xbox 360 Edition TU9|TU9}} released.
* '''31''' – ''XB'' : [[Skin pack#Skin Pack 5|Skin Pack 5]] released. It includes 45 skins.
+
*'''5''' – ''Minecraft'' for Java surpasses 10 million sales.
  +
*'''8''' – [[Aleksandra Zając|Aleksandra "MissMarzenia" "Ola" Zając]] joined Mojang as customer support agent.
  +
*'''18''' - '''''Minecraft Launcher is officially released.'''''
   
=== August ===
+
=== May 2013 ===
  +
*'''8''' – ''Legacy Console'': [[Skin/Skin pack#Battle & Beasts Skin Pack|Battle & Beasts Skin Pack]] released. It includes 45 skins.
* '''6''' – More MineCon 2013 details were announced.
 
  +
*'''9''' – ''Legacy Console'': [[Skin/Skin pack#Minecraft 1st Birthday Skin Pack|Minecraft 1st Birthday Skin Pack]] was made available through May 31, 2013. It included 23 skins.
* '''20''' – ''Minecraft'' was announced for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita.<ref>{{tweet|PlayStation|369887484215164928|'''It's happening! Minecraft coming to #PS4 :-)'''|Aug 20, 2013}}. [[wikipedia:Sony|Sony]].</ref><ref>{{tweet|notch|369892812185436160|'''PS4, PS3 and Vita'''|Aug 20, 2013}}</ref> The PS4 edition will be released on the same day the PS4 gets released for North America (November 15),<ref>[http://www.justpushstart.com/2013/08/gamescom-minecraft-coming-to-playstation-4-at-launch/ '''Gamescom 2013: Minecraft coming to PlayStation 4 at launch:''' http://www.justpushstart.com/2013/08/gamescom-minecraft-coming-to-playstation-4-at-launch/]</ref> and Europe, Australia, and Latin America (November 29).
 
* '''23''' ''XB'' : {{verlink|Xbox TU12|TU12}} released.
+
*'''23''' - ''Edu'': [[MinecraftEdu 0.9848|0.9848]] released.
   
=== September ===
+
===June 2013===
* '''2''' – ''Minecraft'' for PC surpasses 12 million sales.
+
*'''5''' – ''PE'': [[Pocket Edition v0.7.0 alpha|v0.7.0]] released.
  +
*'''10''' – ''Legacy Console'': ''[[Xbox One Edition|Minecraft: Xbox One Edition]]'' is announced during Microsoft's press conference at E3.<ref>[http://ign.com/articles/2013/06/10/e3-2013-minecraft-coming-to-xbox-one '''E3 2013: Minecraft Coming to Xbox One:''' http://ign.com/articles/2013/06/10/e3-2013-minecraft-coming-to-xbox-one]</ref>
* '''4''' – ''XB'' : Mass Effect Mash-up Pack released.<ref>http://playxbla.com/minecraft-xbox-360-edition-mass-effect-mash-up-is-here/</ref>
 
   
=== October ===
+
===July 2013===
  +
*'''1''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.6.1]] "[[Horse Update]]" released (1.6 was skipped for practical purposes).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://www.mojang.com/2013/07/minecraft-the-horse-update/ '''Minecraft - The Horse Update:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://www.mojang.com/2013/07/minecraft-the-horse-update/]</ref>
* '''2''' – ''XB'' : Plastic Texture Pack released.<ref>http://playxbla.com/its-here-the-plastic-texture-pack-for-minecraft-xbox-360-edition/</ref>
 
* '''9''' ''XB'' : [[Skin#SPBattle&Beasts2|Battle & Beasts 2 Skin Pack]] released. It includes 45 skins.
+
*'''16''' - ''Edu'': [[MinecraftEdu 0.9849|0.9849]] released.
  +
*'''31''' – [[MINECON 2013]] tickets went on sale.
* '''18''' – ''XB'' : Natural Texture Pack released.<ref>http://playxbla.com/give-your-minecraft-world-a-more-natural-look-with-the-natural-texture-pack-on-minecraft-xbox-360-edition/</ref>
 
* '''25''' – ''PC'' : [[1.7.2]] "[[The Update that Changed the World]]" released (1.7 & 1.7.1 were skipped for practical purposes).
+
*'''31''' – ''Legacy Console'': [[Skin pack#Skin Pack 5|Skin Pack 5]] released. It includes 45 skins.
   
=== November ===
+
===August 2013===
* '''2–3''' – [[MineCon#2013|MineCon 2013]] is held at Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida.
+
*'''6''' – More [[MINECON 2013]] details were announced.
  +
*'''13''' - ''[[0x10c|0x10<sup>c</sup>]]'' is canceled.
* '''18''' – [[Ryan Holtz|Ryan "TheMogMiner" Holtz]] starts at Mojang as developer for the computer edition.
 
  +
*'''20''' – ''Minecraft'' was announced for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita.<ref>{{tweet|PlayStation|369887484215164928|'''It's happening! Minecraft coming to #PS4 :-)'''|Aug 20, 2013}}. [[wikipedia:Sony|Sony]].</ref><ref>{{tweet|notch|369892812185436160|'''PS4, PS3 and Vita'''|Aug 20, 2013}}</ref> The PS4 edition will be released on the same day the PS4 gets released for North America (November 15),<ref>[http://www.justpushstart.com/2013/08/gamescom-minecraft-coming-to-playstation-4-at-launch/ '''Gamescom 2013: Minecraft coming to PlayStation 4 at launch:''' http://www.justpushstart.com/2013/08/gamescom-minecraft-coming-to-playstation-4-at-launch/]</ref> and Europe, Australia, and Latin America (November 29).
* '''20''' – ''XB'' : Skyrim Mash-up Pack released.<ref>http://playxbla.com/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-mash-up-coming-to-minecraft-xbox-360-edition/</ref>
 
  +
*'''23''' – ''Legacy Console'': {{verlink|Xbox 360 Edition TU12|TU12}} released.
   
=== December ===
+
===September 2013===
  +
*'''2''' – ''Minecraft'' for Java surpasses 12 million sales.
* '''11''' – ''XB'' : Fantasy Texture Pack released.<ref>http://playxbla.com/fantasy-texture-pack-for-minecraft-xbox-360-edition-available-tomorrow-december-11th/</ref>
 
  +
*'''4''' – ''Legacy Console'': Mass Effect Mash-up Pack released.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://playxbla.com/minecraft-xbox-360-edition-mass-effect-mash-up-is-here/</ref>
* '''12''' – ''PE'' : [[Pocket Edition version history#A0.8.0|Alpha 0.8.0]] released for both iOS & Android.
 
* '''13''' ''Minecraft'' for PC surpasses 13 million sales.
+
*'''19''' - ''Edu'': [[MinecraftEdu 0.985|0.985]] released.
* '''17''' – ''Console'' : '''''[[PlayStation 3 Edition|Minecraft: PlayStation 3 Edition]] [[PlayStation 3 Edition version history#1.0|1.0]] officially released.'''''
 
* '''19''' – '''''[[Realms|Minecraft Realms]] Beta was launched.'''''
 
* '''23''' – ''XB'' : [[Skin/Skin pack#Marvel Avengers Skin Pack|Marvel Avengers Skin Pack]] released. It includes 35 skins.
 
   
== 2014 ==
+
===October 2013===
  +
*'''2''' – ''Legacy Console'': Plastic Texture Pack released.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://playxbla.com/its-here-the-plastic-texture-pack-for-minecraft-xbox-360-edition/</ref>
===January===
 
  +
*'''9''' – ''Legacy Console'': [[Skin#SPBattle&Beasts2|Battle & Beasts 2 Skin Pack]] released. It includes 45 skins.
* '''2''' – [[Michael Stoyke|Michael "Searge" Stoyke]], known for his work on the [[Mod Coder Pack]], joins Mojang as developer for the computer edition.
 
  +
*'''18''' – ''Legacy Console'': Natural Texture Pack released.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://playxbla.com/give-your-minecraft-world-a-more-natural-look-with-the-natural-texture-pack-on-minecraft-xbox-360-edition/</ref>
* '''9''' – ''PC'' : The first 1.8 snapshot ([[14w02a]]) was released.
 
  +
*'''25''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.7.2]] "[[The Update that Changed the World]]" released (1.7 & 1.7.1 were skipped for practical purposes).
   
===February===
+
===November 2013===
  +
*'''2–3''' – [[MINECON 2013]] is held at Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida.
* '''26''' – ''PC'' : Minecraft 1.7.5 is released.
 
  +
*'''18''' – [[Ryan Holtz|Ryan "TheMogMiner" Holtz]] starts at Mojang as developer for the Java edition.
* '''27''' – [[Minecraft Realms]] is launched in Nordic countries.
 
  +
*'''20''' – ''Legacy Console'': Skyrim Mash-up Pack released.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://playxbla.com/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-mash-up-coming-to-minecraft-xbox-360-edition/</ref>
   
===March===
+
===December 2013===
  +
*'''11''' – ''Legacy Console'': Fantasy Texture Pack released.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://playxbla.com/fantasy-texture-pack-for-minecraft-xbox-360-edition-available-tomorrow-december-11th/</ref>
* '''26''' – ''XB'' : {{verlink|Xbox TU14|TU14}} is released.
 
  +
*'''12''' – ''PE'': [[Pocket Edition v0.8.0 alpha|v0.8.0]] released for both iOS & Android.
* '''27''' – ''PS3'' : {{verlink|PS3 1.04|1.04}} is released along with Skin Packs 1, the Battle & Beasts skin pack as well as the City and Plastic texture packs all released as available DLC.
 
  +
*'''13''' – ''Minecraft'' for Java surpasses 13 million sales.
  +
*'''17''' – ''Legacy Console'': '''''[[PlayStation 3 Edition|Minecraft: PlayStation 3 Edition]] [[PlayStation 3 Edition version history#1.0|1.0]] officially released.'''''
  +
*'''19''' – '''''[[Realms|Minecraft Realms]] Beta was launched.'''''
  +
*'''23''' – ''Legacy Console'': [[Skin/Skin pack#Marvel Avengers Skin Pack|Marvel Avengers Skin Pack]] released. It includes 35 skins.
   
===April===
+
==2014==
* '''1''' – [[Villager]]s have taken over ''Minecraft'' and [[Skins]] cannot be changed throughout the day.
 
* '''1''' – [[Realms|Minecraft Realms]] is launched in Canada.
 
* '''2''' – [[Pocket Edition|''Minecraft: Pocket Edition'']] released for the Amazon Fire TV.
 
* '''11''' – ''PC'' : Minecraft 1.7.8 is released.
 
* '''14''' – ''PC'' : Minecraft 1.7.9 is released.
 
* '''24''' – [[Realms|Minecraft Realms]] is launched in the United States.
 
   
===May===
+
===January 2014===
  +
*'''2''' – [[Michael Stoyke|Michael "Searge" Stoyke]], known for his work on the [[Programs and editors/Mod Coder Pack|Mod Coder Pack]], joins Mojang as developer for the Java edition.
* '''6''' – [[Realms|Minecraft Realms]] is launched in more countries in Asia and Europe.
 
* '''9''' – [[Realms|Minecraft Realms]] is launched in the Oceania region.
+
*'''9''' – ''Java'': The first 1.8 snapshot ([[14w02a]]) was released.
* '''19''' – [[Realms|Minecraft Realms]] is launched globally in all remaining countries.
 
   
===June===
+
===February 2014===
  +
*'''26''' – ''Java'': 1.7.5 is released.
* '''26''' – ''PC'' : Minecraft 1.7.10 is released.<ref>[https://mojang.com/2014/06/minecraft-1-7-10-on-thursday/ '''Minecraft 1.7.10 on Thursday:''' https://mojang.com/2014/06/minecraft-1-7-10-on-thursday/]</ref>
 
  +
*'''27''' – [[Realms]] is launched in Nordic countries.
   
=== July ===
+
=== March 2014===
* '''10''' – ''PE'' : [[Pocket Edition version history#A0.9.0|Alpha 0.9.0]] released.
+
*'''26''' – ''Legacy Console'': {{verlink|Xbox 360 Edition TU14|TU14}} is released.
  +
*'''27''' – ''PS3'': {{verlink|PS3 1.04|1.04}} is released along with Skin Packs 1, the Battle & Beasts skin pack as well as the City and Plastic texture packs all released as available DLC.
   
===September===
+
=== April 2014===
  +
*'''1''' – ''Java'': [[Villager]]s have taken over ''Minecraft'' and [[Skins]] cannot be changed throughout the day.
* '''2''' – ''PC'' : ''Minecraft'' [[1.8]] "[[Bountiful Update|The Bountiful Update]]" is released.<ref name="blogpost">[https://mojang.com/2014/09/minecraft-1-8-the-bountiful-update/ '''Minecraft 1.8 - The Bountiful Update:''' https://mojang.com/2014/09/minecraft-1-8-the-bountiful-update/]</ref>
 
* '''4''' – ''Console'' : '''''[[PlayStation 4 Edition|Minecraft: PlayStation 4 Edition]] officially released.'''''
+
*'''1''' – [[Realms|Minecraft Realms]] is launched in Canada.
* '''5''' – ''Console'' : '''''[[Xbox One Edition|Minecraft: Xbox One Edition]] officially released.'''''
+
*'''2''' – [[Pocket Edition|''Minecraft: Pocket Edition'']] released for the Amazon Fire TV ([[Pocket Edition v0.8.2|v0.8.2]]).
  +
*'''11''' – ''Java'': 1.7.8 is released.
* '''15''' – '''''Mojang and Minecraft are acquired by [[wikipedia:Microsoft|Microsoft]] for $2.5 billion.'''''<ref name="blogpost2">[https://mojang.com/2014/09/yes-were-being-bought-by-microsoft/ '''Yes, we're being bought by Microsoft:''' https://mojang.com/2014/09/yes-were-being-bought-by-microsoft/]</ref>
 
  +
*'''14''' – ''Java'': 1.7.9 is released.
  +
*'''24''' – [[Realms]] is launched in the United States.
   
===October===
+
===May 2014 ===
  +
*'''6''' – [[Realms]] is launched in more countries in Asia and Europe.
* '''14''' – ''Console'' : '''''Minecraft released for [[PlayStation Vita Edition|PlayStation Vita]].'''''
 
  +
*'''9''' – [[Realms]] is launched in the Oceania region.
  +
*'''19''' – [[Realms]] is launched globally in all remaining countries.
   
===November===
+
===June 2014===
  +
*'''26''' – ''Java'': 1.7.10 is released.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://www.mojang.com/2014/06/minecraft-1-7-10-on-thursday/ '''Minecraft 1.7.10 on Thursday:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://www.mojang.com/2014/06/minecraft-1-7-10-on-thursday/]</ref>
* '''5''' – The founders of [[Mojang AB]] – [[Markus Persson]], [[Jakob Porsér]] and [[Carl Manneh]] – leave the company.
 
* '''18''' – ''PE'' : ''Minecraft'' {{verlink|pocket Alpha 0.10.0|Alpha 0.10.0}} released for the [[Pocket Edition]].
 
* '''24''' – ''PC'' : Minecraft [[1.8.1]] is released.<ref>[http://mcupdate.tumblr.com/post/103461921734/minecraft-1-8-1 '''We have released a new version of Minecraft, 1.8.1:''' http://mcupdate.tumblr.com/post/103461921734/minecraft-1-8-1]</ref>
 
   
===December===
+
===July 2014===
* '''10''' – ''PE'' : [[Pocket Edition|''Minecraft: Pocket Edition'']] is released for Windows Phone.
+
*'''10''' – ''PE'': [[Pocket Edition v0.9.0 alpha|v0.9.0]] released.
  +
*'''25''' – ''PE'': First Fire Phone release ([[Pocket Edition v0.9.1 alpha|v0.9.1]]).
* '''12''' – ''PC'' : New Minecraft [[Launcher]] released, utilizing a native Java application and an installer that runs in the C:\Program Files\Minecraft directory
 
* '''18''' – Mojang announced that they will collaborate with ''[https://www.telltalegames.com Telltale Games]'' to create a new [[Minecraft]] spin-off game called ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]''.
 
* '''18''' – ''Console'' : ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#TU19|TU19]] and [[Console Edition version history#CU7|CU7]] released on [[Xbox 360 Edition]] and [[Xbox One Edition]] respectively.
 
* '''20''' – ''Console'' : ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history|1.12]] released on all [[PlayStation Edition]]s.
 
   
== 2015 ==
+
===September 2014===
  +
*'''2''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.8]] "[[Bountiful Update|The Bountiful Update]]" is released.<ref name="blogpost">[https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://www.mojang.com/2014/09/minecraft-1-8-the-bountiful-update/ '''Minecraft 1.8 - The Bountiful Update:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://www.mojang.com/2014/09/minecraft-1-8-the-bountiful-update/]</ref>
===January===
 
  +
*'''4''' – ''Legacy Console'': '''''[[PlayStation 4 Edition|Minecraft: PlayStation 4 Edition]] officially released.'''''
* '''23''' – ''Console'' : ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#TU20/CU8/1.13|TU20]], [[Console Edition version history#TU20/CU8/1.13|CU8]], and [[Console Edition version history#TU20/CU8/1.13|1.13]] released on [[Xbox 360 Edition|360]], [[Xbox One Edition|One]], and all [[PlayStation Edition]]s, respectively.
 
  +
*'''5''' – ''Legacy Console'': '''''[[Xbox One Edition|Minecraft: Xbox One Edition]] officially released.'''''
* '''29''' – [[Ryan Holtz]] leaves Mojang.
 
  +
*'''15''' – '''''Mojang and Minecraft are acquired by [[wikipedia:Microsoft|Microsoft]] for $2.5 billion.'''''<ref name="blogpost2">[https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://www.mojang.com/2014/09/yes-were-being-bought-by-microsoft/ '''Yes, we're being bought by Microsoft:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://www.mojang.com/2014/09/yes-were-being-bought-by-microsoft/]</ref>
   
===February===
+
===October 2014 ===
  +
*'''14''' – ''Legacy Console'': '''''Minecraft released for [[PlayStation Vita Edition|PlayStation Vita]].'''''
* '''2''' – Minecon 2015 is announced for July 4–5.
 
* '''4''' – ''PC'' : Mojang releases the ability to change your ''Minecraft'' username.
 
* '''11''' – ''Console'' : ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#TU21/CU9/1.14|TU21]], [[Console Edition version history#TU21/CU9/1.14|CU9]], and [[Console Edition version history#TU21/CU9/1.14|1.14]] released on [[Xbox 360 Edition|360]], [[Xbox One Edition|One]], and all [[PlayStation Edition]]s, respectively.
 
* '''19''' – ''PC'' : Minecraft [[1.8.2]] is released.<ref>[https://mojang.com/2015/02/minecraft-1-8-2-is-now-available/ '''Minecraft 1.8.2 is now available:''' https://mojang.com/2015/02/minecraft-1-8-2-is-now-available/]</ref>
 
* '''20''' – ''PC'' : Minecraft [[1.8.3]] is released.
 
* '''25''' – ''Console'' : ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#TU22/CU10|CU10]] released on [[Xbox One Edition]].
 
* '''27''' – ''Console'' : ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#TU22/CU10|TU22]] released on [[Xbox 360 Edition]].
 
   
===March===
+
===November 2014===
  +
*'''5''' – The founders of [[Mojang Studios]] – [[Markus Persson]], [[Jakob Porsér]] and [[Carl Manneh]] – leave the company.
* '''12''' – ''Minecraft'': [[Console Edition]] wins a [http://awards.bafta.org/award/2015/games/family BAFTA Games Award] in the family category.
 
  +
*'''14''' - The first minifigure-scale [[LEGO Minecraft]] sets are released.
* '''25''' – ''Console'' : ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#TU23/CU11/1.15|TU23]], [[Console Edition version history#TU23/CU11/1.15|CU11]], and [[Console Edition version history#TU23/CU11/1.15|1.15]] released on [[Xbox 360 Edition|360]], [[Xbox One Edition|One]], and all [[PlayStation Edition]]s, respectively.
 
* '''28''' – ''Minecraft'' wins a [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_Kids'_Choice_Awards#Most_Addicting_Game Kids' Choice Award] for "Most Addicting Game".
+
*'''18''' – ''PE'': ''Minecraft'' {{verlink|pocket Alpha 0.10.0|Alpha 0.10.0}} released for the [[Pocket Edition]].
  +
*'''24''' – ''Java'': Minecraft [[Java Edition 1.8.1]] is released.<ref>[http://mcupdate.tumblr.com/post/103461921734/minecraft-1-8-1 '''We have released a new version of Minecraft, 1.8.1:''' http://mcupdate.tumblr.com/post/103461921734/minecraft-1-8-1]</ref>
   
===April===
+
===December 2014===
* '''1''' – ''PC'' : Snapshot [[15w14a]] for Minecraft 1.10 is announced as an April Fools joke.
+
*'''10''' – ''PE'': [[Pocket Edition|''Minecraft: Pocket Edition'']] is released for Windows Phone ([[Pocket Edition v0.10.4 alpha|v0.10.4]]).
* '''17''' – ''PC'' : Minecraft [[1.8.4]] is released.
+
*'''12''' – ''Java'': New Minecraft [[Launcher]] released, utilizing a native Java application and an installer that runs in the C:\Program Files\Minecraft directory
  +
*'''18''' – Mojang announced that they will collaborate with ''[https://www.telltalegames.com Telltale Games]'' to create a new [[Minecraft]] spin-off game called ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]''.
* '''29''' – ''Console'' : ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#TU24/CU12/1.16|TU24]], [[Console Edition version history#TU24/CU12/1.16|CU12]], and [[Console Edition version history#TU24/CU12/1.16|1.16]] released on [[Xbox 360 Edition|360]], [[Xbox One Edition|One]], and all [[PlayStation Edition]]s, respectively.
 
  +
*'''18''' – ''Legacy Console'': ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#TU19|TU19]] and [[Console Edition version history#CU7|CU7]] released on [[Xbox 360 Edition]] and [[Xbox One Edition]] respectively.
  +
*'''20''' – ''Legacy Console'': ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history|1.12]] released on all [[PlayStation Edition]]s.
  +
*'''25''' - ''Legacy Console'': ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history|1.12]] released on [[PlayStation 3 Edition|PlayStation 3]] & [[PlayStation 4 Edition|4]] Editions for North America.
   
===May===
+
==2015==
* '''14''' – ''Console'' : ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#CU13|CU13]] released on [[Xbox One Edition]].
 
* '''22''' – ''PC'' : Minecraft [[1.8.5]] is released.
 
* '''25''' – ''PC'' : Minecraft [[1.8.6]] is released.
 
* '''30–31''' – [[Mojang]] gives away 12,000 2-week [[Realms]] trials.
 
   
===June===
+
===January 2015===
* '''4''' ''PE'' : ''Minecraft'' [[Pocket Edition Alpha 0.11.0|Alpha 0.11.0]] released for the [[Pocket Edition]].
+
*'''6''' - ''Legacy Console'': ''Minecraft'' [[1.12]] released on [[PlayStation Vita Edition]] for North America.
  +
*'''23''' – ''Legacy Console'': ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#TU20/CU8/1.13|TU20]], [[Console Edition version history#TU20/CU8/1.13|CU8]], and [[Console Edition version history#TU20/CU8/1.13|1.13]] released on [[Xbox 360 Edition|360]], [[Xbox One Edition|One]], and all [[PlayStation Edition]]s, respectively.
* '''5''' – ''PC'' : Minecraft [[1.8.7]] is released.
 
  +
*'''29''' – [[Ryan Holtz]] leaves Mojang.
* '''15''' – First demonstration of ''Minecraft'' for [https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-hololens/en-us Microsoft HoloLens] at E3 2015 press conference.
 
* '''30''' – Minecraft for PC surpasses 20 million sales.
 
   
===July===
+
===February 2015===
  +
*'''2''' – [[MINECON 2015]] is announced for July 4–5.
* '''1''' – ''Console'' : ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#TU25/CU14/1.17|TU25]], [[Console Edition version history#TU25/CU14/1.17|CU14]], and [[Console Edition version history#TU25/CU14/1.17|1.17]] released on [[Xbox 360 Edition|360]], [[Xbox One Edition|One]], and all [[PlayStation Edition]]s, respectively.
 
  +
*'''4''' – ''Java'': Mojang releases the ability to change your ''Minecraft'' username. Mojang also releases old unpaid usernames at the same time. Players jump at the opportunity to get preferred usernames.
* '''1''' – ''Minecraft'' wins the first ever [http://www.bafta.org/press/press-releases/bafta-young-game-designers-finalists-2015 BAFTA Young Game Designers Hero Award].
 
* '''3''' – ''Console'' : ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#xbox-TU26|TU26]] released on [[Xbox 360 Edition]].
+
*'''11''' – ''Legacy Console'': ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#TU21/CU9/1.14|TU21]], [[Console Edition version history#TU21/CU9/1.14|CU9]], and [[Console Edition version history#TU21/CU9/1.14|1.14]] released on [[Xbox 360 Edition|360]], [[Xbox One Edition|One]], and all [[PlayStation Edition]]s, respectively.
  +
*'''11''' – ''PE'': [[Daniel Wustenhoff|Daniel "darngeek" Wustenhoff]] joins the developer team of [[Minecraft: Pocket Edition]].
* '''4–5''' – [[MineCon]] 2015 takes place in London.
 
  +
*'''19''' – ''Java'': Minecraft [[Java Edition 1.8.2]] is released.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://www.mojang.com/2015/02/minecraft-1-8-2-is-now-available/ '''Minecraft 1.8.2 is now available:''' https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://www.mojang.com/2015/02/minecraft-1-8-2-is-now-available/]</ref>
* '''4''' – [[MineCon]] receives the Guinness World Record for Largest Convention for a Single Video Game.
 
  +
*'''20''' – ''Java'': Minecraft [[Java Edition 1.8.3]] is released.
* '''4''' – [[Mojang AB|Mojang]] announces [https://mojang.com/2015/07/announcing-minecraft-windows-10-edition-beta/ Minecraft: Windows 10 edition Beta], showcasing features specific to the HoloLens and the Surface Pro 3.
 
  +
*'''25''' – ''Legacy Console'': ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#TU22/CU10|CU10]] released on [[Xbox One Edition]].
* '''4''' – [[Mojang AB|Mojang]] and [[Telltale Games]] reveals a trailer for the upcoming [[Minecraft: Story Mode]].
 
  +
*'''27''' – ''Legacy Console'': ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#TU22/CU10|TU22]] released on [[Xbox 360 Edition]].
* '''21''' – [[Mojang AB|Mojang]] announces [[wikipedia:Rob McElhenney|Rob McElhenney]] as the director for the upcoming Minecraft movie.
 
* '''29''' – ''W10'' : '''''An adaptation of [[Pocket Edition|Minecraft: Pocket Edition]] is released for the universal [[wikipedia:Windows 10|Windows 10]] platform.'''''
 
* '''29''' – The first 1.9 snapshot ([[15w31a]]) is released.
 
   
===August===
+
===March 2015===
* '''11''' – ''PE'' : ''Minecraft Pocket Edition'' [[Pocket Edition Alpha 0.12.0.1|0.12.0.1]] released for Windows 10 Edition.
+
*'''12''' – ''Minecraft'': [[Console Edition]] wins a [http://awards.bafta.org/award/2015/games/family BAFTA Games Award] in the family category.
  +
*'''25''' – ''Legacy Console'': ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#TU23/CU11/1.15|TU23]], [[Console Edition version history#TU23/CU11/1.15|CU11]], and [[Console Edition version history#TU23/CU11/1.15|1.15]] released on [[Xbox 360 Edition|360]], [[Xbox One Edition|One]], and all [[PlayStation Edition]]s, respectively.
* '''21–23''' – [[Mojang]] gives away 36,000 2-week [[Realms]] trials.
 
  +
*'''28''' – ''Minecraft'' wins a [[Wikipedia:2015 Kids' Choice Awards#Most Addicting Game|Kids' Choice Award]] for "Most Addicting Game".
* '''26''' – [[Telltale Games]] announces that [[Minecraft: Story Mode]] will be released for the [[Wikipedia:Wii U|Wii U]] this fall, making it the first ever ''Minecraft''-themed game to be released on a Nintendo platform.
 
* '''28''' – ''Console'' : ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#xbox-TU28|TU28]], [[Console Edition version history#xbox-TU28|CU16]], and [[Console Edition version history#xbox-TU28|1.19]] released on [[Xbox 360 Edition|360]], [[Xbox One Edition|One]], and all [[PlayStation Edition]]s, respectively.
 
   
===September===
+
===April 2015===
* '''3''' – ''Minecraft'' is nominated for a [[wikipedia:Golden Joystick Award|Golden Joystick Award]] in the Best Family Game category.
+
*'''1''' – ''Java'': Snapshot [[15w14a]] for 1.10 is announced as an April Fools joke.
* '''4–9''' – ''PE'' : ''Minecraft Pocket Edition'' [[Pocket Edition Alpha 0.12.1|Alpha 0.12.1]] released for Windows 10, iOS and Windows Phone.
+
*'''17''' – ''Java'': Minecraft [[Java Edition 1.8.4]] is released.
  +
*'''29''' – ''Legacy Console'': ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#TU24/CU12/1.16|TU24]], [[Console Edition version history#TU24/CU12/1.16|CU12]], and [[Console Edition version history#TU24/CU12/1.16|1.16]] released on [[Xbox 360 Edition|360]], [[Xbox One Edition|One]], and all [[PlayStation Edition]]s, respectively.
* '''7''' – [[Thomas Guimbretière|Thomas "ProfMobius" Guimbretière]], known for his work on the [[Mod Coder Pack]], has joined Mojang by this date, as developer for the computer edition.
 
* '''11''' – ''Console'' : ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#xbox-TU29|TU29]] released for [[Xbox 360 Edition]].
 
* '''24''' – ''W10'' : [[Mojang]] announces that ''Minecraft'' will be released for the Oculus Rift as an adaption of the [[Windows 10 Edition]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/oculus/status/647103412576718848 '''We're thrilled to announce Minecraft for the #Rift! Tune in to the #OC2 keynotes: http://ocul.us/twitch:'''] – @oculus, Sep 24, 2015</ref><ref>[http://news.xbox.com/2015/09/games-minecraft-windows-10-edition-coming-to-oculus-rift?linkId=17303547 '''Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition is Coming to Oculus Rift:''' http://news.xbox.com/2015/09/games-minecraft-windows-10-edition-coming-to-oculus-rift?linkId=17303547]</ref>
 
   
===October===
+
===May 2015===
* '''11''' – ''PE'' : ''Minecraft Pocket Edition'' [[Pocket Edition Alpha 0.12.2|Alpha 0.12.2]] released for Android, Fire OS, Windows Phone and Windows 10.
+
*'''14''' – ''Legacy Console'': ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#CU13|CU13]] released on [[Xbox One Edition]].
* '''13''' – ''Minecraft: Story Mode'' - Episode 1: ''The Order of the Stone'' released for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PC/Mac.
+
*'''22''' – ''Java'': Minecraft [[Java Edition 1.8.5]] is released.
* '''14''' – ''PE'' : ''Minecraft Pocket Edition'' [[Pocket Edition Alpha 0.12.2|Alpha 0.12.2]] released for iOS.
+
*'''25''' – ''Java'': Minecraft [[Java Edition 1.8.6]] is released.
  +
*'''30–31''' – [[Mojang Studios|Mojang]] gives away 12,000 2-week [[Realms]] trials.
* '''14''' – ''Minecraft: Story Mode'' - Episode 1: ''The Order of the Stone'' released for Xbox 360 and Xbox One.
 
* '''15''' – ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]'' - Episode 1: ''The Order of the Stone'' released for iOS, Android and Fire OS.
 
* '''22''' – ''PE'' : ''Minecraft Pocket Edition'' [[Pocket Edition Alpha 0.12.3|Alpha 0.12.3]] released for Android.
 
* '''22''' – ''Minecraft'' is nominated for a BAFTA Children's Award in the Game category.
 
* '''23''' – ''PE'' : ''Minecraft Pocket Edition'' [[Pocket Edition Alpha 0.12.3|Alpha 0.12.3]] released for iOS, Fire OS and Windows 10.
 
* '''23''' – ''Console'' : ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#xbox-TU30|TU30]], [[Console Edition version history#xbone-CU18|CU18]] and [[Console Edition version history#ps-1.21|1.21]] released for all [[Console Edition]]s, respectively.
 
* '''27''' – ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]'' - Episode 2: ''Assembly Required'' released.
 
   
===November===
+
===June 2015===
* '''19''' – ''PE'' : ''Minecraft Pocket Edition'' [[Pocket Edition Alpha 0.13.0|Alpha 0.13.0]] released.
+
*'''4''' – ''PE'': ''Minecraft'' [[Pocket Edition v0.11.0 alpha|v0.11.0]] released for the [[Pocket Edition]].
* '''24''' – ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]'' - Episode 3: ''The Last Place You Look'' released.
+
*'''5''' – ''Java'': Minecraft [[Java Edition 1.8.7]] is released.
  +
*'''15''' – First demonstration of ''Minecraft'' for [https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-hololens/en-us Microsoft HoloLens] at E3 2015 press conference.
  +
*'''30''' – ''Java'': Minecraft for Java surpasses 20 million sales.
   
===December===
+
===July 2015===
  +
*'''1''' – ''Legacy Console'': ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#TU25/CU14/1.17|TU25]], [[Console Edition version history#TU25/CU14/1.17|CU14]], and [[Console Edition version history#TU25/CU14/1.17|1.17]] released on [[Xbox 360 Edition|360]], [[Xbox One Edition|One]], and all [[PlayStation Edition]]s, respectively.
* '''7''' – ''Minecraft'' announced for the [[wikipedia:Wii U|Wii U]].
 
  +
*'''1''' – ''Minecraft'' wins the first ever [http://www.bafta.org/press/press-releases/bafta-young-game-designers-finalists-2015 BAFTA Young Game Designers Hero Award].
* '''9''' – ''PC'' : Minecraft [[1.8.9]] is released.
 
  +
*'''3''' – ''Legacy Console'': ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#xbox-TU26|TU26]] released on [[Xbox 360 Edition]].
* '''14''' – Realms price reduced to $10.
 
  +
*'''4–5''' – [[MINECON 2015]] takes place in London.
* '''16''' – ''PE'' : ''Minecraft Pocket Edition'' [[Pocket Edition Alpha 0.13.1|Alpha 0.13.1]] released.
 
  +
*'''4''' – [[MINECON]] receives the Guinness World Record for Largest Convention for a Single Video Game.
* '''17''' – ''Console'' : '''''Minecraft: [[Wii U Edition]] officially released.'''''
 
  +
*'''4''' – [[Mojang Studios|Mojang]] announces [https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://www.mojang.com/2015/07/announcing-minecraft-windows-10-edition-beta/ Minecraft: Windows 10 edition Beta], showcasing features specific to the HoloLens and the Surface Pro 3.
* '''18''' – ''Console'' : ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#xbox-TU31|TU31]], [[Console Edition version history#xbone-CU19|CU19]] and [[Console Edition version history#ps-1.22|1.22]] released for Xbox 360, Xbox One and Playstation [[Console Edition]]s, respectively.
 
  +
*'''4''' – [[Mojang Studios|Mojang]] and [[Telltale Games]] reveals a trailer for the upcoming [[Minecraft: Story Mode]].
* '''22''' – ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]'' - Episode 4: ''A Block and a Hard Place'' released across all other platforms.
 
  +
*'''21''' – [[Mojang Studios|Mojang]] announces [[wikipedia:Rob McElhenney|Rob McElhenney]] as the director for the upcoming Minecraft movie.
  +
*'''29''' – ''W10'': '''''An adaptation of [[Pocket Edition|Minecraft: Pocket Edition]] is released for the universal [[wikipedia:Windows 10|Windows 10]] platform.'''''
  +
*'''29''' – ''Java'': The first 1.9 snapshot ([[15w31a]]) is released.
   
== 2016 ==
+
===August 2015===
  +
*'''11''' – ''PE'': ''Minecraft Pocket Edition'' [[Pocket Edition v0.12.0.1 alpha|v0.12.0.1]] released for Windows 10 Edition.
  +
*'''21–23''' – [[Mojang Studios|Mojang]] gives away 36,000 2-week [[Realms]] trials.
  +
*'''26''' – [[Telltale Games]] announces that [[Minecraft: Story Mode]] will be released for the [[Wikipedia:Wii U|Wii U]] this fall, making it the first ever ''Minecraft''-themed game to be released on a Nintendo platform.
  +
*'''28''' – ''Legacy Console'': ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#xbox-TU28|TU28]], [[Console Edition version history#xbox-TU28|CU16]], and [[Console Edition version history#xbox-TU28|1.19]] released on [[Xbox 360 Edition|360]], [[Xbox One Edition|One]], and all [[PlayStation Edition]]s, respectively.
   
=== January ===
+
===September 2015===
  +
*'''3''' – ''Minecraft'' is nominated for a [[wikipedia:Golden Joystick Award|Golden Joystick Award]] in the Best Family Game category.
* '''19''' – ''[[Education Edition|Minecraft: Education Edition]]'' announced.
 
  +
*'''4–9''' – ''PE'': ''Minecraft Pocket Edition'' [[Pocket Edition v0.12.1 alpha|v0.12.1]] released for Windows 10, iOS and Windows Phone.
* '''21''' – ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]'' - Episode 1: ''The Order of the Stone'' released on Wii U.
 
  +
*'''7''' – [[Thomas Guimbretière|Thomas "ProfMobius" Guimbretière]], known for his work on the [[Programs and editors/Mod Coder Pack|Mod Coder Pack]], has joined Mojang by this date, as developer for the Java edition.
* '''23''' – [[Pi Edition]] is announced as being discontinued.
 
  +
*'''11''' – ''Legacy Console'': ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#xbox-TU29|TU29]] released for [[Xbox 360 Edition]].
  +
*'''24''' – ''W10'': [[Mojang]] announces that ''Minecraft'' will be released for the Oculus Rift as an adaption of the [[Windows 10 Edition]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/oculus/status/647103412576718848 '''We're thrilled to announce Minecraft for the #Rift! Tune in to the #OC2 keynotes: http://ocul.us/twitch:'''] – @oculus, Sep 24, 2015</ref><ref>[http://news.xbox.com/2015/09/games-minecraft-windows-10-edition-coming-to-oculus-rift?linkId=17303547 '''Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition is Coming to Oculus Rift:''' http://news.xbox.com/2015/09/games-minecraft-windows-10-edition-coming-to-oculus-rift?linkId=17303547]</ref>
   
=== February ===
+
===October 2015===
  +
*'''11''' – ''PE'': ''Minecraft Pocket Edition'' [[Pocket Edition Alpha 0.12.2|Alpha 0.12.2]] released for Android, Fire OS, Windows Phone and Windows 10.
* '''2''' – ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]'' is nominated a Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Video Game.
 
  +
*'''13''' – ''Minecraft: Story Mode'' - Episode 1: ''The Order of the Stone'' released for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PC/Mac.
* '''10–12''' – ''Console'' : ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history|TU32]], [[Console Edition version history|CU20]] and [[Console Edition version history|1.23]] released on Xbox 360, One, and PlayStation Console Editions, respectively.
 
* '''18'''  ''PE'' : ''[[Pocket Edition|Minecraft: Pocket Edition]]'' [[Pocket Edition Alpha 0.14.0|Alpha 0.14.0]] "[[Overworld Update (Pocket Edition)|Overworld Update]]" released.
+
*'''14''' ''PE'': ''Minecraft Pocket Edition'' [[Pocket Edition v0.12.2 alpha|v0.12.2]] released for iOS.
  +
*'''14''' – ''Minecraft: Story Mode'' - Episode 1: ''The Order of the Stone'' released for Xbox 360 and Xbox One.
  +
*'''15''' – ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]'' - Episode 1: ''The Order of the Stone'' released for iOS, Android and Fire OS.
  +
*'''22''' – ''PE'': ''Minecraft Pocket Edition'' [[Pocket Edition v0.12.3 alpha|v0.12.3]] released for Android.
  +
*'''22''' – ''Minecraft'' is nominated for a BAFTA Children's Award in the Game category.
  +
*'''23''' – ''PE'': ''Minecraft Pocket Edition'' [[Pocket Edition v0.12.3 alpha|v0.12.3]] released for iOS, Fire OS and Windows 10.
  +
*'''23''' – ''Legacy Console'': ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#xbox-TU30|TU30]], [[Console Edition version history#xbone-CU18|CU18]] and [[Console Edition version history#ps-1.21|1.21]] released for all [[Console Edition]]s, respectively.
  +
*'''27''' – ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]'' - Episode 2: ''Assembly Required'' released.
   
  +
=== November 2015===
* '''25–26''' – ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history|TU33]], [[Console Edition version history|CU21]], [[Console Edition version history|1.24]] and [[Console Edition version history|Patch 3]] released on all Console Editions, respectively.
 
* '''29'''  ''PC'' : ''Minecraft'' [[1.9]] "[[Combat Update|The Combat Update]]" released.
+
*'''19''' ''PE'': ''Minecraft Pocket Edition'' [[Pocket Edition v0.13.0 alpha|v0.13.0]] released.
  +
*'''24''' – ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]'' - Episode 3: ''The Last Place You Look'' released.
   
=== March ===
+
===December 2015===
  +
*'''7''' – ''Minecraft'' announced for the [[wikipedia:Wii U|Wii U]].
* '''22''' – [[Telltale Games]] announces three additional episodes of ''Minecraft: Story Mode'' as downloadable content.
 
* '''29''' – ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]'' - Episode 5: ''Order Up!'' released.
+
*'''9''' – ''Java'': Minecraft [[Java Edition 1.8.9]] is released.
  +
*'''14''' – [[Realms]] price reduced to $10.
  +
*'''16''' – ''PE'': ''Minecraft Pocket Edition'' [[Pocket Edition v0.13.1 alpha|v0.13.1]] released.
  +
*'''17''' – ''Legacy Console'': '''''Minecraft: [[Wii U Edition]] officially released.'''''
  +
*'''18''' – ''Legacy Console'': ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#xbox-TU31|TU31]], [[Console Edition version history#xbone-CU19|CU19]] and [[Console Edition version history#ps-1.22|1.22]] released for Xbox 360, Xbox One and PlayStation [[Console Edition]]s, respectively.
  +
*'''22''' – ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]'' - Episode 4: ''A Block and a Hard Place'' released across all other platforms.
   
=== April ===
+
==2016 ==
* '''21''' – ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]'' is nominated a [http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2016/04/the-google-play-awards-coming-to-google.html Google Play Award] in the Early Adopter category.
 
* '''27''' – ''Gear VR'' : '''''An adaptation of [[Pocket Edition|Minecraft: Pocket Edition]] is released for the [[wikipedia:Samsung Gear VR|Samsung Gear VR]].'''''
 
   
=== May ===
+
===January 2016 ===
* '''2''' – The [[Minecraft website]] received a major design overhaul.
+
*'''19''' – ''[[Education Edition|Minecraft: Education Edition]]'' announced.
* '''18''' – ''PC'' : The first 1.10 snapshot ([[16w20a]]) is released
+
*'''21''' – ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]'' - Episode 1: ''The Order of the Stone'' released on Wii U.
  +
*'''23''' – [[Pi Edition]] is announced as being discontinued.
* '''20''' – [[Mojang]] announced a partnership with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NetEase NetEase, Inc.] [http://ir.netease.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=122303&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=2170074 Press release] to bring both the [[Pocket Edition]] and the [[PC]] Edition of ''Minecraft'' to China.
 
* '''24''' – Price raised from 19.95 € to 23 €.
 
   
=== June ===
+
===February 2016===
* '''2''' – Minecraft is sold for all platforms 100 million times and makes the second best selling games.
+
*'''2''' – ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]'' is nominated a Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Video Game.
* '''7''' ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]'' - ''Episode 6: A Portal to Mystery'' released.
+
*'''2''' - ''[[Mojang Studios#Cobalt|Cobalt]]'' is officially released.
  +
*'''10–12''' – ''Legacy Console'': ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history|TU32]], [[Console Edition version history|CU20]] and [[Console Edition version history|1.23]] released on Xbox 360, One, and PlayStation Console Editions, respectively.
* '''8''' – ''PC'' : ''Minecraft'' [[1.10]] "[[Frostburn Update]]" released.
 
* '''13''' – ''PE'' : ''[[Pocket Edition|Minecraft: Pocket Edition]]'' [[Pocket Edition Alpha 0.15.0|Alpha 0.15.0]] "[[Friendly Update (Pocket Edition)|Friendly Update]]" released.
+
*'''18''' – ''PE'': ''[[Pocket Edition|Minecraft: Pocket Edition]]'' [[Pocket Edition v0.14.0 alpha|v0.14.0]] "[[Overworld Update]]" released.
  +
*'''25–26''' – ''Legacy Console'': ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history|TU33]], [[Console Edition version history|CU21]], [[Console Edition version history|1.24]] and [[Console Edition version history|Patch 3]] released on all Console Editions, respectively.
* '''27''' – Mojang announces ''[[Minecraft: The Movie]]'', the release date for the movie is May 24, 2019 and in 3D and in IMAX.
 
  +
*'''29''' – ''Java'': ''Minecraft'' [[Java Edition 1.9]] "[[Combat Update|The Combat Update]]" released.
   
=== July ===
+
===March 2016===
* '''26''' – ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]'' - ''Episode 7: Access Denied'' released.
+
*'''22''' – [[Telltale Games]] announces three additional episodes of ''Minecraft: Story Mode'' as downloadable content.
  +
*'''29''' – ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]'' - Episode 5: ''Order Up!'' released.
   
=== August ===
+
===April 2016===
  +
*'''5''' - [[MinecraftEdu]] is discontinued.
* '''3''' – [[Agnes Larsson|Agnes "LadyAgnes" Larsson]] joins Mojang as a developer for the computer edition.
 
  +
*'''21''' – ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]'' is nominated a [http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2016/04/the-google-play-awards-coming-to-google.html Google Play Award] in the Early Adopter category.
* '''10''' – ''PC'' : The first 1.11 snapshot ([[16w32a]]) is released
 
  +
*'''22''' - ''[[Crown and Council]]'' is released.
  +
*'''27''' – ''Gear VR'': '''''An adaptation of [[Pocket Edition|Minecraft: Pocket Edition]] is released for the [[wikipedia:Samsung Gear VR|Samsung Gear VR]].'''''
   
=== September ===
+
===May 2016===
* '''13–16''' – ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]'' - ''Episode 8: A Journey's End?'' released.
+
*'''2''' – The [[Minecraft website]] received a major design overhaul
* '''24–25''' – ''[[Minecon]]'' 2016 takes place in Anaheim, California.
+
*'''9''' – Nintendo announced a Mario themed mash up pack
* '''24''' – Mojang announces ''Minecraft: The Island'' as the first official ''Minecraft'' novel.
+
*'''18''' – ''Java'': The first 1.10 snapshot ([[16w20a]]) is released.
  +
*'''20''' – [[Mojang]] announced a partnership with [[wikipedia:NetEase|NetEase, Inc.]] [http://ir.netease.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=122303&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=2170074 Press release] to bring both {{els|pe|je}} to China.
  +
*'''24''' – Price raised from 19.95 € to 23 €.
   
=== October ===
+
===June 2016 ===
* '''3''' – [[Maria Lemón]] joins Mojang as a developer for the computer edition.
+
*'''2''' – Minecraft is sold for all platforms 100 million times and makes the second best selling games.
  +
*'''7''' – ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]'' - ''Episode 6: A Portal to Mystery'' released.
* '''4–5''' – ''Console'' : ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history|TU43]], [[Console Edition version history|CU33]], [[Console Edition version history|1.36]] and [[Console Edition version history|Patch 13]] ("Banners, Blocks, Beets & Bears" update) released on all Console Editions, respectively.
 
  +
*'''8''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.10]] "[[Frostburn Update]]" released.
* '''17''' – [[Mariana Graham|Mariana "RazzleberryFox" Graham]], known to the community for her work on the DecoCraft mod, joins Mojang as Animator, Modeler and Texture Artist.
 
* '''21''' – ''PE'' : ''[[Pocket Edition|Minecraft: Pocket Edition]]'' [[Pocket Edition Alpha 0.16.0|Alpha 0.16.0]] "[[Boss Update (Pocket Edition)|Boss Update]]" released.
+
*'''13''' – ''PE'': ''[[Pocket Edition|Minecraft: Pocket Edition]]'' [[Pocket Edition v0.15.0 alpha|v0.15.0]] "[[Friendly Update]]" released.
  +
*'''21''' – ''Legacy Console'': ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history|TU36]], [[Console Edition version history|CU25]], [[Console Edition version history|1.28]] and [[Console Edition version history|Patch 7]] released on all Console Editions, respectively, adding a Battle Mini Game mode.
* '''25''' – ''PC'' : A new ''Minecraft'' launcher, under development by [[Nathan Adams]] and [[Måns Olson]], enters public beta testing.
 
* '''27''' – Apple CEO Tim Cook announced an edition of ''Minecraft'' for the Apple TV, featuring cross-play between that platform and iOS devices, to be released by the end of year 2016.
+
*'''27''' – Mojang announces ''[[Minecraft: The Movie]]'', the release date for the movie is May 24, 2019 and in 3D and in [[wikipedia:IMAX|IMAX]].
   
=== November ===
+
===July 2016===
* '''1''' – '''''[[Education Edition|Minecraft: Education Edition]] officially launched.'''''
+
*'''26''' – ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]'' - ''Episode 7: Access Denied'' released.
* '''14''' – ''PC'' : ''Minecraft'' [[1.11]] "[[Exploration Update]]" released.
 
   
=== December ===
+
===August 2016===
  +
*'''3''' – [[Agnes Larsson|Agnes "LadyAgnes" Larsson]] joins Mojang as a developer for the Java edition.
* '''19''' – ''Apple TV'' : '''''An adaptation of [[Pocket Edition|Minecraft: Pocket Edition]] is released for the [[wikipedia:Apple_TV|Apple TV]].'''''
 
  +
*'''10''' – ''Java'': The first 1.11 snapshot ([[16w32a]]) is released.
* '''19''' – ''Fire TV'' : '''''An adaptation of [[Pocket Edition|Minecraft: Pocket Edition]] is released for the [[wikipedia:Amazon Fire TV|Amazon Fire TV]].''''' The Pocket Edition app was discontinued on that platform. Other [[wikipedia:Fire OS|Fire OS]] devices such as the [[wikipedia:Amazon Kindle|Amazon Kindle]] continue to use the Pocket Edition app.
 
  +
*'''24''' — [[Minecraft: Story Mode]] released on tvOS.
* '''19''' – ''PE'' : ''[[Pocket Edition|Minecraft: Pocket Edition]]'' is '''officially released as [[Pocket Edition 1.0]], the "[[Ender Update (Pocket Edition)|Ender Update]]"''', released on all platforms and adaptations ''except'' the Windows Phone.
 
* '''21–22''' – ''Console'' : ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history|TU46]], [[Console Edition version history|CU36]], [[Console Edition version history|1.39]] and [[Console Edition version history|Patch 15]] was released on all Console Editions, respectively, updating the boss battle and island generation in [[the End]] to more closely match the computer and Pocket editions.
+
*'''30–31''' – ''Legacy Console'': ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history|TU41]], [[Console Edition version history|CU30]], [[Console Edition version history|1.33]] and [[Console Edition version history|Patch 11]] released on all Console Editions, respectively, adding a Tumble Mini Game mode.
   
== 2017 ==
+
===September 2016===
  +
*'''13–16''' – ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]'' - ''Episode 8: A Journey's End?'' released.
  +
*'''24–25''' – [[MINECON 2016|''MINECON'' ''2016'']] takes place in Anaheim, California.
  +
*'''24''' – Mojang announces ''[[Minecraft: The Island]]'' as the first official ''Minecraft'' novel.
   
=== January ===
+
===October 2016===
* '''13''' – ''Console'': ''Minecraft: Switch Edition'' is announced for the [[wikipedia:Nintendo Switch|Nintendo Switch]].
+
*'''3''' – [[Maria Lemón]] joins Mojang as a developer for the Java edition.
  +
*'''4–5''' – ''Legacy Console'': ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history|TU43]], [[Console Edition version history|CU33]], [[Console Edition version history|1.36]] and [[Console Edition version history|Patch 13]] ("Banners, Blocks, Beets & Bears" update) released on all Console Editions, respectively.
* '''18''' – "Minecraft: Pocket Edition" for Windows Phone is no longer supported. There will not be any updates.
 
  +
*'''17''' – [[Mariana Graham|Mariana "RazzleberryFox" Graham]], known to the community for her work on the DecoCraft mod, joins Mojang as Animator, Modeler and Texture Artist.
=== February ===
 
* '''22''' – "Minecraft: Pocket Edition" for Windows 10 Mobile received an update to version 1.0.3. Only Windows Phone is not supported.
+
*'''21''' – ''PE'': ''[[Pocket Edition|Minecraft: Pocket Edition]]'' [[Pocket Edition v0.16.0 alpha|v0.16.0]] "[[Boss Update]]" released.
  +
*'''25''' – ''Java'': A new ''Minecraft'' launcher, under development by [[Nathan Adams]] and [[Måns Olson]], enters public beta testing.
  +
*'''27''' – Apple CEO Tim Cook announced an edition of ''Minecraft'' for the Apple TV, featuring cross-play between that platform and iOS devices, to be released by the end of year 2016.
   
  +
===November 2016===
== References ==
 
  +
*'''1''' – '''''[[Education Edition|Minecraft: Education Edition]] officially launched.'''''
  +
*'''14''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.11]] "[[Exploration Update]]" released.
  +
  +
===December 2016===
  +
*'''19''' – ''Apple TV'': '''''An adaptation of [[Pocket Edition|Minecraft: Pocket Edition]] is released for the [[wikipedia:Apple TV|Apple TV]].'''''
  +
*'''19''' – ''Fire TV'': '''''An adaptation of [[Pocket Edition|Minecraft: Pocket Edition]] is released for the [[wikipedia:Amazon Fire TV|Amazon Fire TV]].''''' The Pocket Edition app was discontinued on that platform. Other [[wikipedia:Fire OS|Fire OS]] devices such as the [[wikipedia:Amazon Kindle|Amazon Kindle]] continue to use the Pocket Edition app.
  +
*'''19''' – ''PE'': ''[[Pocket Edition|Minecraft: Pocket Edition]]'' is '''officially released as [[Pocket Edition 1.0.0]], the "[[Ender Update]]"''', released on all platforms and adaptations ''except'' the Windows Phone.
  +
*'''21–22''' – ''Legacy Console'': ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history|TU46]], [[Console Edition version history|CU36]], [[Console Edition version history|1.39]] and [[Console Edition version history|Patch 15]] was released on all Console Editions, respectively, updating the boss battle and island generation in [[the End]] to more closely match the Java and Pocket editions.
  +
*'''29''' – ''Minecraft'' for Java surpasses 25 million sales.
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  +
== 2017==
  +
  +
===January 2017===
  +
*'''13''' – ''Minecraft'' announced for the [[wikipedia:Nintendo Switch|Nintendo Switch]].
  +
*'''18''' – ''Minecraft: Pocket Edition'' for Windows Phone is no longer supported. There will no longer be any updates.
  +
*'''27''' - ''[[Crown and Council]]'' is released on Steam.<ref>https://store.steampowered.com/app/444250/Crown_and_Council/</ref>
  +
  +
===February 2017===
  +
*'''2''' – ''Minecraft: Story Mode'' is nominated a [http://vote.nick.com Kids' Choice Award] for Favorite Video Game, for the second year in a row.
  +
*'''8''' – ''Java'': The first 1.12 snapshot ([[17w06a]]) is released.
  +
*'''22''' – ''Minecraft: Pocket Edition'' for Windows 10 Mobile received an update to version 1.0.3. Only Windows Phone is not supported.
  +
  +
===March 2017===
  +
*'''28–29''' – ''Legacy Console'': ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history|TU51]], [[Console Edition version history|CU41]], [[Console Edition version history|1.44]] and [[Console Edition version history|Patch 20]] released on all Console Editions, respectively, adding a Glide Mini Game mode.
  +
  +
===April 2017===
  +
*'''7''' – ''PC'': Closed beta for Chinese version of ''Minecraft'' announced in Beijing.
  +
*'''10''' – Official [https://minecraft.net/en-us/marketplace/ Minecraft Marketplace] announced for Pocket and Windows 10 Edition, a feature for players to buy community-made content directly in-game, to be added along with the ''Minecraft: Pocket Edition'' [[Discovery Update]].
  +
  +
===May 2017===
  +
*'''11''' – ''Legacy Console'': '''''Minecraft: [[Nintendo Switch Edition]] officially released.'''''
  +
*'''22''' - ''Education'': [[Education Edition 1.0.1|1.0.17]] released, Introduction of Code builder.
  +
*'''30''' – ''Legacy Console'': ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history|TU53]], [[Console Edition version history|CU43]], [[Console Edition version history|1.50]], [[Console Edition version history|Patch 23]] and [[Console Edition version history|Patch 3]] released on all Console Editions, respectively.
  +
  +
===June 2017===
  +
*'''1''' – ''PE: ''Minecraft: Pocket Edition'' [[Pocket Edition 1.1.0|1.1.0]] released.''
  +
*'''1''' - ''[[Cobalt W.A.S.D.]]'' is announced and released in beta.
  +
*'''7''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.12]] ''[[World of Color Update]]'' released.
  +
*'''11''' – Mojang announces the ''[[Super Duper Graphics Pack]]''.
  +
*'''27-28''' - ''Legacy Console'': ''Minecraft'' [[Console Edition version history#TU54/CU44/1.52/Patch 24/1.0.4|TU54]], [[Console Edition version history#TU54/CU44/1.52/Patch 24/1.0.4|CU44]], [[Console Edition version history#TU54/CU44/1.52/Patch 24/1.0.4|1.52]], [[Console Edition version history#TU54/CU44/1.52/Patch 24/1.0.4|Patch 24]], and [[Console Edition version history|Patch 4]] released on all Console Editions, respectively.
  +
  +
===July 2017===
  +
*'''11''' – ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two]]: Episode 1 - Hero in Residence'' released.
  +
*'''18''' – ''[[Minecraft: The Island]]'' published.
  +
*'''19''' - ''Education'': [[Education Edition 1.0.1|1.0.18]] released.
  +
  +
===August 2017===
  +
*'''8''' – ''PC'': Open beta for Chinese version of ''Minecraft'' was released.
  +
*'''8''' – [[Mojang]] announces ''[[MINECON Earth 2017|MINECON Earth]]'', an interactive live show that can be accessed by anyone for free, and "Official Community Events", smaller MINECON-like events that take place in various regions.
  +
*'''15–17''' – ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two]]: Episode 2 - Giant Consequences'' released.
  +
*'''22''' – ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]'' released on the Nintendo Switch.
  +
  +
===September 2017===
  +
*'''13''' – '''''Minecraft: [[New Nintendo 3DS Edition]] officially got announced and released.'''''
  +
*'''15''' – ''iOS'': Open beta for Chinese version of ''Minecraft'' was released.
  +
*'''19–21''' – ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two]]: Episode 3 - Jailhouse Block'' released.
  +
*'''20''' – '''Bedrock: ''Minecraft'' [[Bedrock Edition 1.2.0|Better Together 1.2]] released.'''
  +
*'''20''' – ''Android'': Open beta for Chinese version of ''Minecraft'' was released.
  +
*'''20''' – '''''{{el|be}} released on Xbox One.'''''
  +
  +
===October 2017===
  +
*'''6''' – [[Georgii Gavrichev|Georgii "Fry" Gavrichev]] joins Mojang as a developer for the Java edition.
  +
*'''9''' - ''Education'': [[1.0.21]] released.
  +
*'''19''' – [https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Arnett Will Arnett] [https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/will-arnett-hosting-minecon-earth confirmed] as co-host of [[MINECON Earth 2017]]
  +
*'''25''' – ''Java'': The first [[Java Edition 1.13]] snapshot ([[17w43a]]) is released.
  +
  +
===November 2017===
  +
*'''?''' – [[Bartosz Bok]] joins Mojang as a developer for Java Edition.{{when}}
  +
*'''7–9''' – ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two]]: Episode 4 - Below the Bedrock'' released.
  +
*'''10'<nowiki/>'' - Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition officially got a physical release.'''''
  +
*'''18''' – [[MINECON Earth 2017|MINECON Earth]] event.
  +
*'''18''' – During MINECON Earth, [[Java Edition 1.13]] (the ''[[Update Aquatic]]'') is announced (not as 1.13, but 1.14), and some of the features are showcased.
  +
*'''30''' - ''[[Cobalt W.A.S.D.]]'' is officially released.
  +
  +
===December 2017===
  +
*'''19''' – ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two]]: Episode 5 - Above and Beyond'' released.
  +
*'''19''' - ''Legacy console'': [[Console Edition version history|TU60]], [[Console Edition version history|CU51]], [[Console Edition version history|1.64]], [[Console Edition version history|Patch 30]], and [[Console Edition version history|Patch 11]] are released to all console editions, respectively.
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  +
==2018==
  +
  +
===January 2018===
  +
*'''19''' – Minecraft hits 74 million active players and 144 million total sales.<ref>{{link |url=https://www.popsugar.com/news/New-Microsoft-Minecraft-Head-Helen-Chiang-Interview-44513067 |title=Minecraft Boss Helen Chiang on Her New Role, Breaking Records, and What's in Store For 2018 |website=Pop Sugar |date=January 22, 2018 |author=Chelsea Adelaine Hassler
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}}</ref>
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*'''24''' – Mojang announces that the features of 1.13 will be merged with what was originally planned to be 1.14, and released at a later date as one update: ''Update Aquatic''.<ref>{{Mcnet|1=java-edition-technically-updated|2=Java Edition Technically Updated|3=January 24, 2018}}</ref>
  +
  +
===February 2018===
  +
*'''22''' - ''Education'': ''[[Chemistry Update]]'' is released as [[1.0.27]].
  +
  +
===March 2018===
  +
*'''15''' – ''[[Minecraft: The Crash]]'' is announced as the second ''Minecraft'' novel.<ref>{{Mcnet|new-book-alert-crash|New Book Alert: The Crash|March 15, 2018}}</ref>
  +
  +
===April 2018===
  +
*'''6''' - ''Education'': [[1.0.28]] released.
  +
*'''10''' – [[MINECON Earth 2018]]'s date is announced for September 29th, 2018.<ref>{{Mcnet|minecon-earth-2018-save-date|MINECON Earth 2018: save the date!|April 10, 2018}}</ref>
  +
*'''14''' – The Coral Crafters regrowth project is announced.<ref>{{citation|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180423033958/https://minecraft.net/en-us/article/help-minecraft-help-oceans|title=Help Minecraft Help the Oceans!|date=April 14, 2018}}</ref>
  +
*'''26''' – Mojang announces the co-hosts of MINECON Earth 2018.<ref>{{Mcnet|minecon-earth-co-hosts-revealed|MINECON Earth Co-Hosts Revealed!|April 26, 2018}}</ref>
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  +
===May 2018===
  +
*'''11''' – [[Cory Scheviak|Cory "cojomax99" Scheviak]] joins Mojang as a developer for Java Edition.
  +
*'''16''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.4.0|1.4.0]]'', Phase One of the [[Update Aquatic]], released.<ref>{{Mcnet|update-aquatic-phase-one-out-now|Update Aquatic Phase One is out Now!|May 16, 2018}}</ref>''
  +
*'''23''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.4.1|1.4.1]] released for Android, Fire OS, and Fire TV.
  +
*'''23''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.4.2|1.4.2]] released for all devices.
  +
  +
===June 2018===
  +
*'''5''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.4.3|1.4.3]] released exclusively for iOS.
  +
*'''7''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.4.4|1.4.4]] released exclusively for Android, Fire OS, and Fire TV.
  +
*'''12''' - ''Education'': ''[[Update Aquatic]]'' is released as [[Education Edition 1.4|1.4]].
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*'''13''' – [[wikipedia:Netflix|Netflix]] is revealed to add ''Minecraft: Story Mode'' to its service in late 2018 in an exclusive by [https://www.techradar.com/ TechRadar].<ref>{{link |url=https://www.techradar.com/news/netflix-to-add-games-to-its-service-including-stranger-things-and-minecraft |title=Exclusive: Netflix to bring Minecraft: Story Mode to service - but not traditional games |website=TechRadar |date=June 13, 2018 |author=Nick Pino
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}}</ref>
  +
*'''20''' - ''[[Scrolls]]'' is made free to play and has its name changed to ''[[Caller's Bane]]''.
  +
*'''21''' – '''''{{el|be}} released on Nintendo Switch.'''''<ref>{{Mcnet|better-together-nintendo-switch|Better Together on Nintendo Switch!|June 21, 2018}}</ref>
  +
  +
===July 2018===
  +
*'''10''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.5.0|1.5.0]], Phase Two of the [[Update Aquatic]], released.<ref>{{Mcnet|update-aquatic-phase-two-out-today}}</ref>
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*'''18''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.13]], the ''Update Aquatic'', released.<ref>{{Mcnet|update-aquatic-out-java}}</ref>
  +
*'''19''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.5.1|1.5.1]] released for Switch.
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*'''20''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.5.1|1.5.1]] released for all other platforms.
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*'''24''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.5.2|1.5.2]] released for all platforms except Fire OS and Fire TV.
  +
*'''25''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.5.2|1.5.2]] released for Fire OS and Fire TV.
  +
  +
===August 2018===
  +
*'''7''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.5.3|1.5.3]] released.
  +
*'''22''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.13.1]] released
  +
*'''28''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.6.0|1.6.0]] released.
  +
  +
===September 2018===
  +
*'''10''' – [[MINECON Earth 2018]] Panels [https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/panels-return-minecon-earth confirmed]
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*'''11''' - ''Legacy Console'': Update Aquatic ([[Console Edition version history#TU69/1.76/Patch 38|TU69]], [[Console Edition version history#TU69/1.76/Patch 38|1.76]], and [[Console Edition version history#TU69/1.76/Patch 38|Patch 38]]) has been released.
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*'''17''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.6.1|1.6.1]] is released.
  +
*'''29''' – During the [[MINECON Earth 2018]] event, the [[Village and Pillage]] update was announced and some of its main features were showcased.
  +
  +
===October 2018===
  +
*'''1''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.6.2|1.6.2]] released for iOS.
  +
*'''15''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.7.0|1.7.0]] released for iOS.
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*'''16''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.7.0|1.7.0]] released for all other devices.
  +
*'''19''' – Buying [[Minecraft: Java Edition]] no longer includes a giftcode for [[Minecraft for Windows 10]].
  +
*'''22''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.13.2]] released.
  +
*'''24''' – ''Java'': The first [[Java Edition 1.14]] snapshot ([[18w43a]]) is released.
  +
  +
===November 2018===
  +
*'''6''' – ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two]]'' released on the Nintendo Switch.
  +
*'''7''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.7.1|1.7.1]] released for Windows 10 and Xbox One.
  +
*'''9''' – [[LadyAgnes]] announces the [[lantern]] is coming back to Minecraft once and for all, as part of the [[Village and Pillage]] update.
  +
*'''12''' - ''Education'': ''[[Code Builder Update]]'' is released as [[Education Edition 1.7|1.7]].
  +
*'''27''' – The first three episodes of ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]'' are released on Netflix.
  +
  +
===December 2018===
  +
*'''5''' – The final two episodes of ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]'' are released on Netflix.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20181224074351/https://www.netflix.com/title/80227995</ref>
  +
*'''11''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.8.0|1.8.0]] released.<ref>https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360020386452-Minecraft-1-8-0-Bedrock-</ref>
  +
*'''17''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.8.1|1.8.1]] released for Nintendo Switch.<ref>https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360020828092-Minecraft-1-8-1-Bedrock-</ref>
  +
*'''18''' - ''PlayStation 4'': [[PlayStation 4 Edition 1.83|1.83]] released.
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  +
==2019==
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  +
===January 2019===
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*'''8''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.8.1|1.8.1]] released for all platforms.<ref>https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360020828092-Minecraft-1-8-1-Bedrock-</ref>
  +
*'''11''' – [[wikipedia:Peter Sollett|Peter Sollett]] is announced as the director for ''[[Minecraft: The Movie]]'', along with a release of the plot synopsis.
  +
*'''15''' – Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition was discontinued, final update for this version also launched this day too, The Discovery Update.
  +
  +
===February 2019===
  +
*'''5''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.9.0|1.9.0]] released.<ref>https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360021523671-Minecraft-1-9-0-Bedrock-</ref>
  +
*'''25''' - ''PlayStation 4'': [[1.88]] released.
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  +
===March 2019===
  +
*'''19''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.10.0|1.10.0]] released.<ref>https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360025059512</ref>
  +
*'''21''' - ''Education'': [[Education Edition 1.9|1.9]] released, dubbed "Spring Release".
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*'''27''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.10.1|1.10.1]] released for Windows 10.<ref>https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360025955991-Minecraft-1-10-1-Windows-10-Only-</ref>
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  +
===April 2019===
  +
*'''3''' – ''[[Minecraft: Java Edition]]'' surpasses 30 million sales.
  +
*'''5''' - ''PlayStation 4'': [[Texture Update]] released as [[1.90]].
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*'''23''' – ''[[Village & Pillage]]'' is released as [[Java Edition 1.14]] and [[Bedrock Edition 1.11.0]].<ref>{{Mcnet|village---pillage-out-java-|Village & Pillage is out on Java!}}</ref><ref>{{Mcnet|village---pillage-out-today-bedrock|Village & Pillage out today on Bedrock}}</ref>
  +
*'''23''' - ''Java'': [[Texture Update]] released as [[Java Edition 1.14|1.14]].
  +
*'''26''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.11.1|1.11.1]] released for all devices except Nintendo Switch.<ref>https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360027682131-Minecraft-1-11-1-Bedrock-</ref>
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===May 2019===
  +
*'''2''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.11.1|1.11.1]] released for Nintendo Switch<ref>https://twitter.com/JDavidFries/status/1124158918853181440</ref> and [[Bedrock Edition 1.11.2|1.11.2]] released for Xbox One.<ref>https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360027611172-Minecraft-1-11-2-Xbox-One-Only-</ref>
  +
*'''7''' – A remake of [[Java Edition Classic 0.0.23a_01|Classic 0.0.23a_01]] is uploaded to [https://classic.minecraft.net classic.minecraft.net] to celebrate 10 years of ''[[Minecraft]]'' ({{el|je}}).<ref name="classic.minecraft.net">{{Mcnet|embrace-past-minecraft-classic|Embrace the Past with Minecraft Classic|May 7, 2019}}</ref>
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*'''13''' – {{el|earth}} announced.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20190517135145/https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/earth</ref>
  +
*'''13''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.14.1|1.14.1]] released.<ref>{{Mcnet|minecraft-java-edition-1-14-1|Minecraft Java Edition 1.14.1}}</ref>
  +
*'''17''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.11.3|1.11.3]] released for all devices except Switch.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360028439431-Minecraft-1-11-3-Bedrock-|title=Minecraft - 1.11.3 (Bedrock)|date=May 17, 2019}}</ref>
  +
*'''17''' - ''Minecraft'': ''Minecraft'' Turns 10 and that same day, '''''10 Years of Minecraft Map is officially released.'''''
  +
*'''23''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.11.4|1.11.4]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360028691471-Minecraft-1-11-4-Bedrock-|title=Minecraft - 1.11.4 (Bedrock)|date=May 23, 2019}}</ref>
  +
*'''27''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.14.2|1.14.2]] released.<ref>{{Mcnet|minecraft-java-edition-1-14-2|Minecraft Java Edition 1.14.2}}</ref>
  +
*'''31''' - [[Mojang]] announces that ''[[Minecraft: Story Mode]]'' will no longer be supported and that players have until June 25, 2019 to download their episodes.<ref>{{Mcnet|important-minecraft--story-mode-information|Important Minecrat: Story Mode Information|May 31, 2019}}</ref>
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  +
===June 2019===
  +
*'''3''' - ''PlayStation 4'': [[Village & Pillage]] is released as [[1.91]].
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*'''25''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.14.3|1.14.3]] released.<ref>{{Mcnet|minecraft-java-edition-1-14-3|Minecraft Java Edition 1.14.3}}</ref>
  +
*'''25''' - Story Mode: Minecraft: Story Mode Season 1 & 2 took down from stores and stopped being supported.
  +
  +
===July 2019===
  +
*'''9''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.12.0|1.12.0]] released for all devices except Android.
  +
*'''10''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.12.0|1.12.0]] released for Android<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":0">{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360030428752|title=Minecraft 1.12.0 (Bedrock)|date=July 9, 2019}}</ref>
  +
*'''16''' – {{el|earth}} released as a closed beta in London and Seattle, with other cities soon to follow.<ref name="Jul16">{{tweet|minecraftearth|1151178424641306624|LONDON and SEATTLE, you're up! As the first two cities to go live in the Minecraft Earth closed beta, all eyes are on you and your life-sized minetacular (specblockular?) creations!|July 16, 2019}}</ref>
  +
*'''19''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.14.4|1.14.4]] released.<ref>{{Mcnet|minecraft-java-1-14-4-released|Minecraft Java Edition 1.14.4}}</ref>
  +
  +
===August 2019===
  +
*'''12''' – Mojang announces that development of the ''[[Super Duper Graphics Pack]]'' has been discontinued.<ref>{{Mcnet|super-duper-graphics-pack-ceasing-development|Super Duper Graphics Pack ceasing development}}</ref>
  +
*'''14''' - ''Education'': [[Education Edition 1.12.0|1.12.0]] released, dubbed the "Back to School Update".
  +
*'''22''' – ''Java'': The first [[Java Edition 1.15]] snapshot ([[19w34a]]) is released.
  +
  +
===September 2019===
  +
*'''2''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.12.1|1.12.1]] is released for Android<ref>[https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360032928992-Minecraft-1-12-1-Bedrock- Minecraft - 1.12.1 (Bedrock)] – feedback.minecraft.net</ref>
  +
*'''3''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.12.1|1.12.1]] is released for all other devices.
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*'''24''' - '''''iPadOS is released to [[Bedrock Edition|Bedrock]], [[Education Edition|Education]], and [[China Edition]]s.'''''
  +
*'''28''' – [[MINECON Live 2019]] held, announcing the [[Nether Update]] ([[Java Edition 1.16]]) and the release date for {{el|earth}} (October 2019).<ref>{{Mcnet|everything-we-announced-minecon-live-2019|Everything We Announced at MINECON Live 2019|September 28, 2019}}</ref>
  +
*'''30''' - ''Education'': [[Education Edition 1.12.1|1.12.1]] released.
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  +
===October 2019===
  +
*'''17''' – '''''{{el|earth}} early access is available,''''' starting in Iceland and New Zealand.<ref>{{tweet|minecraftearth|1184888125631422464|Minecraft Earth is here! Starting today, we will begin to roll out early access from country to country, starting with: 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇮🇸 Iceland Not a citizen of either land? Stay tuned as we announce the next countries soon!|October 17, 2019}}</ref>
  +
*'''29''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.13.0|1.13.0]] released.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200922144059/https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360035247792%7CMinecraft|Minecraft - 1.13.0 (Bedrock)] – feedback.minecraft.net</ref>
  +
  +
===November 2019===
  +
*'''12''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.13.1|1.13.1]] released.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200922144604/https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360036147331%7CMinecraft|Minecraft - 1.13.1 (Bedrock)] – feedback.minecraft.net</ref>
  +
*'''12''' - ''Education'': [[Education Edition 1.12.5|1.12.5]] released, dubbed the "Library Update".
  +
*'''14''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.13.2|1.13.2]] released for iOS only.<ref>[https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360035931632-Minecraft-1-13-2-iOS-Only-|Minecraft - 1.13.2 (iOS Only)] – feedback.minecraft.net</ref>
  +
*'''20''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.13.3|1.13.3]] released for iOS only.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200922145953/https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360036461291%7CMinecraft|Minecraft - 1.13.3 (iOS Only)] – feedback.minecraft.net</ref>
  +
  +
===December 2019===
  +
*'''3''' – [[Realms Plus]] was launched for Bedrock Edition, replacing [[Minecraft Realms]].<ref>{{Mcnet|realms-plus-here|Realm Plus Is Here}}</ref>
  +
*'''10''' – ''[[Buzzy Bees]]'' is released as [[Java Edition 1.15]] and [[Bedrock Edition 1.14.0]], (does not release on Switch.)<ref>{{Mcnet|buzzy-bees-out-now-in-java|Buzzy Bees Out Now In Java}}</ref><ref>{{Mcnet|buzzy-bees-out-now-in-bedrock|Buzzy Bees Out Now In Bedrock}}</ref>
  +
*'''10''' – '''''{{el|be}} released on PlayStation 4.'''''<ref>{{Mcnet|ps4-news|Bedrock Is Coming To PS4}}</ref>
  +
*'''11''' – '''''{{el|earth}} early access has rolled out to over 110 countries.'''''<ref>{{tweet|minecraftearth|1204868538412019718|We've saved up all our wool to roll out the red carpet. Over the next 24 hours, Minecraft Earth early access will become available in countries all across the world! Navigate over to your app store of choice to start crafting in real life.|December 11, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Mcnet|minecraft-earth-early-access|Minecraft Earth Early Access}}</ref>
  +
*'''11''' – ''[[Buzzy Bees]]'' is released on Switch.
  +
*'''13''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.14.0.12|1.14.0.12]] released for PlayStation 4.<ref>[https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360037910991-Minecraft-1-14-0-12-PS4-Only-|Minecraft - 1.14.0.12 (PS4 Only)] – feedback.minecraft.net</ref>
  +
*'''17''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.15.1|1.15.1]] released.<ref>{{Mcnet|minecraft-java-edition-1-15-1|Minecraft 1.15.1|December 17, 2019}}</ref>
  +
*'''18''' – ''Earth'': [[Minecraft Earth 0.9.0|0.9.0]] released.<ref name="earthchangelogs">{{cite|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210719061804/https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360037822211|title=Minecraft Earth Patch Notes}}</ref>
  +
*'''18''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.14.1|1.14.1]] released for all devices except PS4 and Switch.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360037581632|title=Minecraft - 1.14.1 (Bedrock)|date=December 18, 2019}}</ref>
  +
*'''19''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.14.1|1.14.1]] released for PS4 and Switch.
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  +
==2020 ==
  +
  +
===January 2020===
  +
*'''15''' – ''Earth'': [[Minecraft Earth 0.10.0|0.10.0]] released.<ref name="earthchangelogs" />
  +
*'''21''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.15.2|1.15.2]] released.<ref>{{Mcnet|minecraft-java-edition-1-15-2|Minecraft 1.15.2|January 21, 2020}}</ref>
  +
*'''28''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.14.20|1.14.20]] released for all platforms except Switch.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360038848252|title=Minecraft – 1.14.20 (Bedrock)|date=January 28, 2020}}</ref>
  +
*'''28''' – ''Earth'': [[Minecraft Earth 0.11.0|0.11.0]] released.<ref name="earthchangelogs" />
  +
*'''31''' - ''Education'': [[1.12.60]] released.
  +
  +
===February 2020===
  +
*'''4''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.14.20|1.14.20]] released for Switch.
  +
*'''5''' – ''Java'': The first [[Java Edition 1.16]] snapshot ([[20w06a]]) is released.
  +
*'''11''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.14.30|1.14.30]] released for all platforms except Switch.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360039685691|title=Minecraft – 1.14.30 (Bedrock)|date=February 11, 2020}}</ref>
  +
*'''11''' – ''Earth'': [[Minecraft Earth 0.12.0|0.12.0]] released.<ref name="earthchangelogs" />
  +
*'''18''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.14.30|1.14.30]] released for Switch.
  +
*'''27''' – ''Earth'': [[Minecraft Earth 0.13.0|0.13.0]] released.<ref name="earthchangelogs" />
  +
*'''29''' – This is the first leap day on which no new game version was released; 2012 had [[Java Edition 1.2|1.2]] and 2016 had [[Java Edition 1.9|1.9]].
  +
  +
===March 2020===
  +
  +
*'''3''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.14.41|1.14.41]] released for PlayStation 4.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360040449071|title=Minecraft - 1.14.41 (PS4 Only)|date=March 3, 2020}}</ref>
  +
*'''12''' – ''Earth'': [[Minecraft Earth 0.14.0|0.14.0]] released.<ref name="earthchangelogs" />
  +
*'''25''' – ''Earth'': [[Minecraft Earth 0.15.0|0.15.0]] released.<ref name="earthchangelogs" />
  +
  +
===April 2020===
  +
  +
*'''14''' – ''Earth'': [[Minecraft Earth 0.16.0|0.16.0]] released.<ref name="earthchangelogs" />
  +
*'''15''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.14.60|1.14.60]] released.<ref>[https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360041875292-Minecraft-1-14-60-Bedrock- Minecraft – 1.14.60 (Bedrock)]</ref>
  +
*'''15''' - ''Legacy console'': The final update releases (PlayStation 3 & Vita [[1.84]]), which discontinues legacy console edition.
  +
*'''28''' – ''Earth'': [[Minecraft Earth 0.17.0|0.17.0]] released.<ref name="earthchangelogs" />
  +
  +
===May 2020===
  +
*'''6''' – ''Earth'': [[Minecraft Earth 0.17.1|0.17.1]] released.<ref name="earthchangelogs" />
  +
*'''11''' – ''Earth'': [[Minecraft Earth 0.17.2|0.17.2]] released.<ref name="earthchangelogs" />
  +
*'''17''' - ''Minecraft'' : [[Minecraft]] turns 11 and Mojang change their name from ''Mojang'' to ''Mojang Studios'', also refreshing the Minecraft logo.
  +
*'''18 -''' Minecraft surpassed over 200 millions copies sold
  +
*'''20''' – ''Earth'': [[Minecraft Earth 0.18.0|0.18.0]] released.<ref name="earthchangelogs" />
  +
*'''26''' – '''''[[Minecraft Dungeons]] released to the public.'''''<ref>https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-dungeons-here-</ref>
  +
  +
===June 2020===
  +
*'''2''' – ''Earth'': [[Minecraft Earth 0.19.0|0.19.0]] released.<ref name="earthchangelogs" />
  +
*'''9''' – ''Dungeons'': [[Minecraft Dungeons:1.1.2.0|1.1.2.0]] released.<ref name="dungeonschangelogs">{{cite|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360044268272|title=Minecraft Dungeons Patch Notes|website=Minecraft Help Center}}</ref>
  +
*'''17''' – ''Dungeons'': [[Minecraft Dungeons:1.2.0.0|1.2.0.0]] released for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.<ref name="dungeonschangelogs" />
  +
*'''18''' – ''Earth'': [[Minecraft Earth 0.20.0|0.20.0]] released.<ref name="earthchangelogs" />
  +
*'''22''' – ''Dungeons'': [[Minecraft Dungeons:1.2.0.0|1.2.0.0]] released for Windows and Xbox One.<ref name="dungeonschangelogs" />
  +
*'''23''' – ''[[Nether Update]]'' is released as [[Java Edition 1.16]] and [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.0]].<ref>[https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/the-nether-update-here "The Nether Update is here"] – Minecraft.net, June 23, 2020</ref>
  +
*'''24''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.16.1|1.16.1]] released.<ref>{{Mcnet|minecraft-java-edition-1-16-1|Minecraft 1.16.1|June 24, 2020}}</ref>
  +
*'''29''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.1|1.16.1]] released for Android, Gear VR, Windows 10, and Windows 10 Mobile.<ref name="bedrock1.16.1">{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360045602971-Minecraft-1-16-1-Bedrock-|title=Minecraft – 1.16.1 (Bedrock)|date=June 29, 2020}}</ref>
  +
*'''30''' – ''Dungeons'': [[Minecraft Dungeons:1.3.2.0|1.3.2.0]] released, with the [[Jungle Awakens]] DLC.<ref name="dungeonschangelogs" /><ref>[https://minecraft.net/en-us/article/jungle-awakens-dlc-out-today "Jungle Awakens DLC out today"] – Minecraft.net, July 1, 2020 </ref>
  +
*'''30''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.1|1.16.1]] released for Fire OS, Xbox One, and Playstation 4.
  +
  +
===July 2020===
  +
*'''1''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.1|1.16.1]] released for Fire TV.
  +
*'''3''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.1|1.16.1]] released for Nintendo Switch.
  +
*'''6''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.1|1.16.1]] released for iOS.
  +
*'''8''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.1.03|1.16.1.03]] released for PlayStation 4.<ref name="bedrock1.16.1" />
  +
*'''16''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.1.04|1.16.1.04]] released for PlayStation 4.<ref name="bedrock1.16.1" />
  +
*'''16''' – ''Earth'': [[Minecraft Earth 0.21.0|0.21.0]] released.<ref name="earthchangelogs" />
  +
*'''21''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.10|1.16.10]] released for iOS, Windows 10, Android, Gear VR, and Windows 10 Mobile.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360046591051-Minecraft-1-16-10-Bedrock-|title=Minecraft - 1.16.10 (Bedrock)|date=July 21, 2020}}</ref>
  +
*'''31''' – ''Earth'': [[Minecraft Earth 0.22.0|0.22.0]] released.<ref name="earthchangelogs" />
  +
  +
===August 2020===
  +
*'''7''' - ''Education'': [[1.14.31]] released, and on that release ''Chrome OS is released on [[Education Edition]].'' It is dubbed "Chromebook Release".
  +
*'''11''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.20|1.16.20]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360046901272-Minecraft-1-16-20-Bedrock-|title=Minecraft - 1.16.20 (Bedrock)|date=August 11, 2020}}</ref>
  +
*'''11''' - ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.16.2|1.16.2]] released.<ref>{{Mcnet|minecraft-java-edition-1-16-2|Minecraft 1.16.2|August 11, 2020}}</ref>
  +
*'''12''' – ''Earth'': [[Minecraft Earth 0.23.0|0.23.0]] released.<ref name="earthchangelogs" />
  +
*'''20''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.21|1.16.21]] released for Nintendo Switch.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360048475071|title=Minecraft - 1.16.21 (Switch Only)|date=August 20, 2020}}</ref>
  +
*'''25''' – ''Earth'': [[Minecraft Earth 0.24.0|0.24.0]] released.<ref name="earthchangelogs" />
  +
*'''26''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.40|1.16.40]] released for PlayStation 4.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360048253952|title=Minecraft - 1.16.40 (PS4 Only)|date=August 26, 2020}}</ref>
  +
  +
===September 2020===
  +
*'''3''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.40|1.16.40]] released for Windows 10, Windows 10 Moblie, Android, Gear VR, Fire OS, and Xbox One.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360048253952|title=Minecraft - 1.16.40 (Bedrock)|date=September 3, 2020}}</ref>
  +
*'''4''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.40|1.16.40]] released for iOS and Fire TV.
  +
*'''8''' – ''Dungeons'': [[Minecraft Dungeons:1.4.3.0|1.4.3.0]] released, with the [[Creeping Winter]] DLC.<ref name="dungeonschangelogs" /><ref>{{Mcnet|creeping-winter-here|Creeping Winter is Here!|8 Sep 2020}}</ref>
  +
*'''10''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.16.3|1.16.3]] released.<ref>{{Mcnet|minecraft-java-edition-1-16-3|Minecraft Java Edition 1.16.3 Released|September 10, 2020}}</ref>
  +
*'''11''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.40|1.16.40]] released for Nintendo Switch.
  +
*'''14''' – ''Dungeons'': [[Minecraft Dungeons:1.4.4.0|1.4.4.0]] released for Xbox One.<ref name="dungeonschangelogs" />
  +
*'''17''' – ''Earth'': [[Minecraft Earth 0.25.0|0.25.0]] released.<ref name="earthchangelogs" />
  +
*'''22''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.42|1.16.42]] released for PlayStation 4.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360049439612|title=Minecraft - 1.16.42 (PlayStation®VR)|date=September 22, 2020}}</ref>
  +
*'''22''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.50|1.16.50]] released for iOS.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360049438972|title=Minecraft - 1.16.50 (iOS Only)|date=September 22, 2020}}</ref>
  +
*'''22''' - ''Education'': [[1.14.32]] is released for ChromeOS.
  +
*'''23''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.60|1.16.60]] released for PlayStation 4.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360050084571|title=Minecraft - 1.16.60 (PS4 Only)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=September 23, 2020}}</ref>
  +
*'''24''' – ''Earth'': [[Minecraft Earth 0.26.0|0.26.0]] released.<ref name="earthchangelogs" />
  +
*'''25''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.61|1.16.61]] released for PlayStation 4.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360050155151|title=Minecraft - 1.16.61 (PS4 Only)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=September 25, 2020}}</ref>
  +
*'''29''' – ''Dungeons'': [[Minecraft Dungeons:1.4.6.0|1.4.6.0]] released for Windows.<ref name="dungeonschangelogs" />
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  +
===October 2020===
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*'''1''' – [[Steve]] is announced for Nintendo Switch game ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', with Alex, [[Zombie]], and [[Enderman]] as alternate costumes.<ref>{{Mcnet|minecraft-joins-super-smash-bros--ultimate|Minecraft joins Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|October 1, 2020}}</ref>
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*'''3''' – [[Minecraft Live 2020]] was held, announcing the [[Caves & Cliffs]] update.<ref>{{Mcnet|minecraft-live-the-recap|Minecraft Live: The Recap|October 3, 2020}}</ref>
  +
*'''6''' – ''Earth'': [[Minecraft Earth: 0.27.0|0.27.0]] released.<ref name="earthchangelogs" />
  +
*'''20''' – ''Earth'': [[Minecraft Earth: 0.28.0|0.28.0]] released.<ref name="earthchangelogs" />
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*'''21''' – Mojang announced that all Mojang accounts will be migrated to Microsoft accounts and will receive a cape.<ref name="migration">{{Mcnet|java-edition-moving-house|Java Edition is moving house|10/21/2020}}</ref>
  +
*'''26''' – ''Dungeons'': [[Minecraft Dungeons:1.5.0.0|1.5.0.0]] released.<ref name="dungeonschangelogs" />
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===November 2020===
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*'''2''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.16.4|1.16.4]] released.<ref>{{Mcnet|minecraft-java-edition-1-16-4|Minecraft Java Edition 1.16.4|November 3, 2020}}</ref>
  +
*'''3''' – ''Earth'': [[Minecraft Earth: 0.29.0|0.29.0]] released.<ref name="earthchangelogs" />
  +
*'''4''' – ''Java'': The first [[Java Edition 1.17]] snapshot ([[20w45a]]) is released.
  +
*'''10''' - ''Education'': [[1.14.50]] released, dubbed "Learn to Code Update".
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*'''11''' – ''Dungeons'': [[Minecraft Dungeons:1.5.1.0|1.5.1.0]] released for Xbox Series X&#124;S.<ref name="dungeonschangelogs" />
  +
*'''17''' – ''Dungeons'': [[Minecraft Dungeons:1.6.0.0|1.6.0.0]] released.<ref name="dungeonschangelogs" />
  +
*'''17''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.100|1.16.100]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360052592091-Minecraft-1-16-100-Bedrock-|title=Minecraft - 1.16.100 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=November 16, 2020}}</ref>
  +
*'''17''' – ''Earth'': [[Minecraft Earth: 0.30.0|0.30.0]] released.<ref name="earthchangelogs" />
  +
*'''23''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.101|1.16.101]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360052372592|title=Minecraft - 1.16.101 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=November 23, 2020}}</ref>
  +
*'''23''' – ''Dungeons'': [[Minecraft Dungeons:1.6.1.09|1.6.1.09]] released for PlayStation.<ref name="dungeonschangelogs" />
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===December 2020===
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*'''1''' – Buying ''[[Minecraft: Java Edition]]'' now requires a Microsoft account.<ref>https://twitter.com/MojangStatus/status/1333771918797918208</ref>
  +
*'''1''' – ''Earth'': [[Minecraft Earth: 0.31.0|0.31.0]] released.<ref name="earthchangelogs" />
  +
*'''8''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.200|1.16.200]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360052712132|title=Minecraft - 1.16.200 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=December 8, 2020}}</ref>
  +
*'''9''' – ''Dungeons'': [[Minecraft Dungeons:1.7.2.0|1.7.2.0]] released, with the [[Howling Peaks]] DLC.<ref name="dungeonschangelogs" /><ref>{{Mcnet|howling-peaks-dlc-out-today|Howling Peaks DLC out today|9 Dec 2020}}</ref>
  +
*'''14''' – ''Earth'': [[Minecraft Earth: 0.32.0|0.32.0]] released.<ref name="earthchangelogs" />
  +
*'''15''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.201|1.16.201]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360053622851|title=Minecraft - 1.16.201 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=December 15, 2020}}</ref>
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==2021==
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===January 2021===
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*'''5''' – [[Mojang]] announces that {{el|earth}} will shut down in June 30, 2021.<ref>{{Mcnet|minecraft-earth-coming-end|Minecraft Earth coming to an end|5 Jan 2021}}</ref>
  +
*'''5''' – ''Earth'': [[Minecraft Earth: 0.33.0|0.33.0]] released as the final update to the game.<ref name="earthchangelogs" />
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*'''15''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.16.5|1.16.5]] released.<ref>{{Mcnet|minecraft-java-edition-1-16-5|Minecraft Java 1.16.5 Released|January 15, 2021}}</ref>
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===February 2021===
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*'''24''' – ''Dungeons'': [[Minecraft Dungeons:1.8.0.0|1.8.0.0]] released, with the [[Flames of the Nether]] DLC.<ref name="dungeonschangelogs" /><ref>{{Mcnet|flames-nether-dlc-out-now|Flames of the Nether DLC Out Now|24 Feb 2021}}</ref>
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===March 2021===
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*'''1''' – ''Dungeons'': [[Minecraft Dungeons:1.8.1.0|1.8.1.0]] released for Xbox Series X&#124;S.<ref name="dungeonschangelogs" />
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*'''9''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.210|1.16.210]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360057677072|title=Minecraft - 1.16.210 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=March 9, 2021}}</ref>
  +
*'''24''' – ''Dungeons'': [[Minecraft Dungeons:1.8.6.0|1.8.6.0]] released.<ref name="dungeonschangelogs" />
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===April 2021===
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*'''6''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.220|1.16.220]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360059426071|title=Minecraft - 1.16.220 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=April 6, 2021}}</ref>
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*'''14''' – [[Mojang Studios|Mojang]] announces the [[Caves & Cliffs]] update to be split into two parts due to health concerns and the large amount of content.<ref>{{ytl|6YgKUZnUyak|A Caves & Cliffs Announcement|Minecraft|April 14, 2021}}</ref>
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*'''22''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.16.221|1.16.221]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360059800372|title=Minecraft - 1.16.221 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=April 22, 2021}}</ref>
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  +
===May 2021===
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*'''5''' – ''Dungeons'': [[Minecraft Dungeons:1.8.8.0|1.8.8.0]] released.<ref name="dungeonschangelogs" />
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*'''26''' – ''Dungeons'': [[Minecraft Dungeons:1.9.1.0|1.9.1.0]] released, with the [[Hidden Depths]] DLC.<ref name="dungeonschangelogs" /> <ref>{{Mcnet|hidden-depths-dlc-out-now|Hidden Depths DLC Out Now|26 May 2021}}</ref>
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*'''26''' - ''Education'': ''[[Camps & Clubs]]'' is released as [[1.14.70]].
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*'''31''' - ''Java and Bedrock'': [[Caves & Cliffs]] release date was announced via tweet, for Jun 8, 2021.
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  +
===June 2021===
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*'''8''' – Part I of ''[[Caves & Cliffs]]'' is released as [[Java Edition 1.17]] and [[Bedrock Edition 1.17.0]]. <ref>{{Mcnet|the-caves-cliffs-update-here|The Caves & Cliffs Update is Here}}</ref>
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*'''14''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.17.1|1.17.1]] released for Nintendo Switch.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/4402856034573|title=Minecraft - 1.17.1 (Switch Only)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=June 14, 2021}}</ref>
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*'''22''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.17.2|1.17.2]] released.<ref>{{cite|url= https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/4403547028237|title=Minecraft - 1.17.2 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=June 22, 2021}}</ref>
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*'''30''' – ''Earth'': [[Minecraft Earth]] is discontinued.<ref>{{Mcnet|minecraft-earth-coming-end|Minecraft Earth coming to an end}}</ref>
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===July 2021===
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*'''6''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.17.1|1.17.1]] released.<ref>{{Mcnet|minecraft-java-edition-1-17-1|Minecraft Java Edition 1.17.1|July 6, 2021}}</ref>
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*'''13''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.17.10|1.17.10]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/4404454406285|title=Minecraft - 1.17.10 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=July 13, 2021}}</ref>
  +
*'''13''' - ''Java'': [[Java Edition]] 1.18 World Generation Experimental Snapshots opened up to the public. <ref>{{Mcnet|new-world-generation-java-available-testing|Minecraft Java Edition 1.18 Experimental Snapshots}}</ref>
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*'''13''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition]] 1.18 World Generation Experimental Gameplay features opened up to the public. <ref>{{Mcnet|new-world-generation-bedrock-available-testing|Minecraft Bedrock Edition 1.18 Experimental Beta}}</ref>
  +
*'''28''' - ''Dungeons'': [[MCD:1.10.2.0|1.10.1.0 and 1.10.2.0 (Windows Store)]] released.<ref>https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/echoing-void-has-arrived</ref>
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  +
===August 2021===
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*'''9''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.17.11|1.17.11]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/4406729569933|title=Minecraft - 1.17.11 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=August 9, 2021}}</ref>
  +
*'''11''' - ''Dungeons'': [[MCD:1.10.3.0|1.10.3.0]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360044268272|title=Minecraft Dungeons Patch Notes|website=Minecraft Help Center}}</ref>
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  +
===September 2021 ===
  +
*'''2''' - ''Dungeons'': [[MCD:1.10.4.0|1.10.4.0]] released for Switch only.
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*'''15''' – ''Java'': The first [[Java Edition 1.18]] snapshot ([[21w37a]]) is released.
  +
*'''21''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.17.30|1.17.30]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/4409292961677|title=Minecraft - 1.17.30 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=September 21, 2021}}</ref>
  +
*'''22''' - ''Dungeons'': Steam is released to [[Minecraft Dungeons]].
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*'''30''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.17.32|1.17.32]] released.
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=== October 2021 ===
  +
*'''5''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.17.34|1.17.34]] released for Android, iOS, and iPadOS.
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*'''6''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.17.34|1.17.34]] released for other platforms except for FireOS.
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*'''7''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.17.34|1.17.34]] released for FireOS.
  +
*'''13''' - ''Dungeons'': [[MCD:1.11.1.0|1.11.1.0]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360044268272-Minecraft-Dungeons-Patch-Notes|title=Minecraft Dungeons Patch Notes|website=Minecraft Help Center}}</ref>
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*'''16''' – [[Minecraft Live 2021]] was held, announcing [[The Wild Update]].<ref>{{Mcnet|minecraft-live-2021-the-recap|Minecraft Live 2021 The Recap|October 16, 2021}}</ref>
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*'''19''' – ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.17.40|1.17.40]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/4411311573133|title=Minecraft - 1.17.40 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=October 19, 2021}}</ref>
  +
*'''27''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.17.41|1.17.41]] released except for FireOS.
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*'''29''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.17.41|1.17.41]] released for FireOS.
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  +
===November 2021===
  +
*'''2''' - ''Education'': ''[[GOAT Update]]'' is released as [[Education Edition 1.17.30|1.17.30]].
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*'''30''' – Part II of ''[[Caves & Cliffs]]'' is released as [[Java Edition 1.18]] and [[Bedrock Edition 1.18.0]]. <ref>{{Mcnet|the-caves---cliffs-part-ii-update-here|The Caves & Cliffs Part II Update is Here}}</ref>
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  +
===December 2021===
  +
*'''2''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.18.1|1.18.1]] released on PlayStation.
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*'''6''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.18.1|1.18.1]] released for other platforms except Switch.
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*'''9''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.18.2|1.18.2]] released.
  +
*'''10''' – ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.18.1|1.18.1]] released.<ref>{{Mcnet|minecraft-java-edition-1-18-1|Minecraft Java Edition 1.18.1|December 10, 2021}}</ref>
  +
*'''14''' - ''Education'': [[1.17.31]] released.
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*'''14''' – ''Dungeons'': [[MCD:1.12.0.0|1.12.0.0]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360044268272-Minecraft-Dungeons-Patch-Notes}}</ref>
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*'''15''' – Minecraft surpassed 1 Trillion views on YouTube, becoming the first ever franchise in any media to reach this milestone.<ref>{{cite|url=https://www.techradar.com/news/minecraft-youtube-videos-collectively-break-one-trillion-views||title=Minecraft YouTube videos collectively breaks one trillion views|website=Techradar|date=December 15, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{ytl|LMCt-gSvEqU|Minecraft Celebrates the Community! (Yes, that means you!)|Minecraft|December 15, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{citation|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215041724/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXY74kWderc|title=One Trillion Minecraft Views on YouTube and Counting|website=YouTube|author=YouTube|date=December 14, 2021}}</ref>
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*'''17''' – ''Dungeons'': [[MCD:1.12.1.0|1.12.1.0]] released for PC only.<ref>{{cite|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360044268272-Minecraft-Dungeons-Patch-Notes}}</ref>
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==2022==
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===January 2022===
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*'''12''' – ''Dungeons'': [[MCD:1.12.2.0|1.12.2.0]] released for Consoles only.<ref>{{cite|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360044268272-Minecraft-Dungeons-Patch-Notes}}</ref>
  +
*'''27''' - ''Bedrock'': The first [[Bedrock Edition 1.18.30]] beta ([[Bedrock Edition beta 1.18.20.21|beta 1.18.20.21]]) is released.
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*'''31''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Minecraft Preview]] is released on iOS and iPadOS as [[Bedrock Edition beta 1.18.20.21|Preview 1.18.20.22]].
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===February 2022 ===
  +
*'''7''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Minecraft Preview]] is released on Xbox insider as [[Bedrock Edition beta 1.18.20.23|Preview 1.18.20.24]].
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*'''8''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.18.10|1.18.10]] released.
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*'''8''' - ''Dungeons'': [[MCD:1.13.1.0|1.13.1.0]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360044268272-Minecraft-Dungeons-Patch-Notes}}</ref>
  +
*'''8''' - ''Education'': [[Education Edition 1.17.32|1.17.32]] released.
  +
*'''9''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Minecraft Preview]] is released on Windows as [[Bedrock Edition beta 1.18.20.25|Preview 1.18.20.26]].
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*'''11''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.18.11|1.18.11]] is released for Switch.
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*'''16''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.18.12|1.18.12]] released except for Switch.
  +
*'''17''' - ''Java'': [[Deep Dark Experimental Snapshot 1]] released<ref>{{cite|url=https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/a-very-scary-snapshot|title=A Very Scary Snapshot|website=Minecraft.net|date=February 17, 2022}}</ref>
  +
*'''25''' - ''Dungeons'': Steam Deck is released to [[Minecraft Dungeons]].
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*'''28''' - ''Java:'' [[Java Edition 1.18.2|1.18.2]] released.
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===March 2022===
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*'''16''' - ''Java'': The first [[Java Edition 1.19]] snapshot ([[Java Edition 22w11a|22w11a]]) is released.
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===April 2022===
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*'''6''' - ''Bedrock'': The first [[Bedrock Edition 1.19.0]] beta ([[Bedrock Edition beta 1.19.0.20|beta 1.19.0.20]]) is released.
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*'''19''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.18.30|1.18.30]] released.
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*'''20''' - ''Dungeons'': [[MCD:1.14.1.0|1.14.1.0]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360044268272-Minecraft-Dungeons-Patch-Notes}}</ref>
  +
*'''27''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.18.31|1.18.31]] released except for Switch.
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*'''29''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.18.31|1.18.31]] released for Switch.
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===May 2022===
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*'''5''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.18.32|1.18.32]] is released for Android.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/6031356127117|title=Minecraft - 1.18.32 (Android & Switch)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=May 5, 2022}}</ref>
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*'''6''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.18.32|1.18.32]] is released for FireOS and Switch.
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*'''13''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.18.33|1.18.33]] is released for Switch.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/6213367123597|title=Minecraft - 1.18.33 (Switch)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=May 13, 2022}}</ref>
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*'''25''' - ''Bedrock'': The first [[Bedrock Edition 1.19.10]] beta ([[Bedrock Edition beta 1.19.10.20|beta 1.19.10.20]]) is released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/6465669193997|title=Minecraft Beta & Preview - 1.19.10.20|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=May 25, 2022}}</ref>
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*'''25''' - ''Dungeons'': [[MCD:1.15.0.0|1.15.0.0]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360044268272-Minecraft-Dungeons-Patch-Notes}}</ref>
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*'''26''' - ''[[The Wild Update]]'' is now set to release in June 7, 2022.<ref>{{cite|url=https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/the-wild-update-coming|title=The Wild Update is coming|website=Minecraft.net|date=May 26, 2022}}</ref>
  +
*'''27''' - ''Bedrock'': Xbox no longer requires insider for [[Minecraft Preview|preview versions]].
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  +
===June 2022===
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*'''7''' - ''[[The Wild Update]]'' is released as [[Java Edition 1.19]] and [[Bedrock Edition 1.19.0]].<ref>{{cite|url=https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/the-wild-update-here|title=The Wild Update is here|author=Sofia Dankis|date=June 7, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/6731464524941|title=Minecraft:Java Edition - 1.19|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=June 7, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/6613754674829|title=Minecraft - The Wild Update - 1.19.0/1 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=June 7, 2022}}</ref>
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*'''8''' - ''Dungeons'': [[MCD:1.15.1.0|1.15.1.0]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360044268272-Minecraft-Dungeons-Patch-Notes}}</ref>
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*'''12''' - ''Legends'': [[Minecraft Legends]] announced.<ref>{{cite|url=https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-legends|title=Minecraft Legends Announcement|website=Minecraft.net|date=June 12, 2022}}</ref>
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*'''15''' - ''Java'': The first [[Java Edition 1.19.1]] snapshot ([[Java Edition 22w24a|22w24a]]) is released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/6968038003085|title=Minecraft:Java Edition Snapshot - 22w24a|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=June 15, 2022}}</ref>
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*'''22''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.19.2|1.19.2]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/7093790226573|title=Minecraft - 1.19.2 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=June 22, 2022}}</ref>
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*'''29-30''' - ''Bedrock'': The first [[Bedrock Edition 1.19.20]] beta ([[Bedrock Edition beta 1.19.20.20|beta 1.19.20.20]]) is released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/7285705024909|title=Minecraft Beta & Preview - 1.19.20.20/21|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=June 29, 2022}}</ref>
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===July 2022===
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*'''12''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.19.10|1.19.10]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/7463497138829|title=Minecraft - 1.19.10 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=July 12, 2022}}</ref>
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*'''26''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.19.11|1.19.11]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/7803469757581|title=Minecraft - 1.19.11 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=July 26, 2022}}</ref>
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*'''27''' - ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.19.1|1.19.1]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-java-edition-1-19-1|title=Minecraft 1.19.1|website=Minecraft.net|date=July 27, 2022}}</ref>
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===August 2022===
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*'''4''' - ''Java and Bedrock'': The first [[Bedrock Edition 1.19.30]] beta ([[Bedrock Edition beta 1.19.30.20|1.19.30.20]]) has been released, with that came the first and only release candidate for [[Java Edition 1.19.2]] ([[1.19.2-rc1]]).
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*'''5''' - ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.19.2|1.19.2]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-java-edition-1-19-2|title=Minecraft 1.19.2|website=Minecraft.net|date=August 5, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/8204540058253|title=Minecraft: Java Edition - 1.19.2|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=August 5, 2022}}</ref>
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*'''9''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.19.20|1.19.20]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/8268517593485|title=Minecraft - 1.19.20 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=August 9, 2022}}</ref>
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*'''9''' - ''Education'': ''Mobile, Multiplayer & More'' is released as [[Education Edition 1.18.32|1.18.32]].
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*'''23''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.19.21|1.19.21]] released except for Switch.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/8554565798413|title=Minecraft - 1.19.21 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=August 23, 2022}}</ref>
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*'''25''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.19.21|1.19.21]] released on Switch.
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===September 2022===
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*'''1''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.19.22|1.19.22]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/8770372777229|title=Minecraft - 1.19.22 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=September 1, 2022}}</ref>
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*'''8''' - ''Bedrock'': The first [[Bedrock Edition 1.19.40]] beta ([[Bedrock Edition beta 1.19.40.20|beta 1.19.40.20]]) has been released.
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*'''20''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.19.30|1.19.30]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/9272494067469|title=Minecraft - 1.19.30 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=September 20, 2022}}</ref>
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===October 2022===
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*'''4''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.19.31|1.19.31]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/9621393741325|title=Minecraft - 1.19.31 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=October 4, 2022}}</ref>
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*'''15''' - [[Minecraft Live 2022]] was held, announcing [[1.20]].
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*'''25''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.19.40|1.19.40]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/10108618123405|title=Minecraft - 1.19.40 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=October 25, 2022}}</ref>
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===November 2022===
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*'''3-7''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.19.41|1.19.41]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/articles/10358531624973|title=Minecraft - 1.19.41 (Bedrock)|website=feedback.minecraft.net|date=November 3, 2022}}</ref>
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*'''29''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.19.50|1.19.50]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/10833168748557|title=Minecraft - 1.19.50 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=November 29, 2022}}</ref>
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===December 2022===
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*'''7''' - ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.19.3|1.19.3]] released.<ref>{{Mcnet|minecraft-java-edition-1-19-3|Minecraft 1.19.3|December 7, 2022}}</ref>
  +
*'''13''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.19.51|1.19.51]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/11394437843341|title=Minecraft - 1.19.51 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=December 13, 2022}}</ref>
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==2023==
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===February 2023===
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*'''7-8''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.19.60|1.19.60]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/11394437843341|title=Minecraft - 1.19.60 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=February 7, 2023}}</ref>
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*'''16-18''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.19.62|1.19.62]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/13186434849805-Minecraft-1-19-62-Bedrock-|title=Minecraft - 1.19.62 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=February 16, 2023}}</ref>
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*'''24''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.19.63|1.19.63]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/13374653039501-Minecraft-1-19-63-Bedrock-|title=Minecraft - 1.19.63 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=February 24, 2023}}</ref>
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===March 2023===
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*'''14''' - ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.19.4|1.19.4]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/13987663727757-Minecraft-Java-Edition-1-19-4|title=Minecraft: Java Edition - 1.19.4|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=March 14, 2023}}</ref>
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*'''14-15''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.19.70|1.19.70]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/13857979785613-Minecraft-1-19-70-Bedrock-|title=Minecraft - 1.19.70 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=March 14, 2023}}</ref>
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*'''17-20''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.19.71|1.19.71]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/14069543270797-Minecraft-1-19-71-Bedrock-|title=Minecraft - 1.19.71 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=March 17, 2023}}</ref>
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*'''20''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.19.72|1.19.72]] released for PS4 only.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/14147067613197-Minecraft-1-19-72-Bedrock-|title=Minecraft - 1.19.72 (PS4 only)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=March 20, 2023}}</ref>
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*'''29''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.19.73|1.19.73]] released for any platform except Switch.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/14410802894477-Minecraft-1-19-73-Bedrock-|title=Minecraft - 1.19.73 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=March 29, 2023}}</ref>
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===April 2023===
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*'''18''' - '''''[[Minecraft Legends]] released to the public.'''''<ref>{{Cite|url=https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-legends-official-release-date|title=Minecraft Legends official release date|website=Minecraft.net|date=January 25, 2023}}</ref>
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*'''26''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.19.80|1.19.80]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/15171804661005-Minecraft-1-19-80-Bedrock-|title=Minecraft - 1.19.80 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=April 26, 2023}}</ref>
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*'''27''' - ''Bedrock'': [[Bedrock Edition 1.19.81|1.19.81]] released.<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/15270678197133-Minecraft-1-19-81-Bedrock-|title=Minecraft - 1.19.81 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=April 27, 2023}}</ref>
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===June 2023===
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*'''7''' - [[Trails & Tales]] is released as [[Java Edition 1.20]]<ref>{{Mcnet|trails-tales-update-out-today-java|The Trails & Tales Update out today on Java|June 7, 2023}}</ref> and [[Bedrock Edition 1.20.0]]<ref>{{cite|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/16421714461453-Minecraft-Trails-Tales-1-20-0-Bedrock-|title=Minecraft - Trails & Tales - 1.20.0 (Bedrock)|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=June 7, 2023}}</ref>.
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*'''12''' - ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.20.1|1.20.1]] released.<ref>{{Mcnet|minecraft--java-edition-1-20-1|Minecraft: Java Edition 1.20.1|June 12, 2023}}</ref>
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===September 2023===
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*'''21''' - ''Java'': [[Java Edition 1.20.2|1.20.2]] released.<ref>{{Mcnet|minecraft-java-edition-1-20-2|Minecraft: Java Edition 1.20.2|September 21, 2023}}</ref>
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Updates per year

This is a list of how many release and development versions there have been every year for each edition of the game.

Java Edition

2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
  • 1 major update (1.13), 2 minor updates (1.13.11.13.2), 48 snapshots (18w01a18w50a), 14 pre-releases (1.13-pre11.13.2-pre2)
2017
  • 1 major update (1.12), 2 minor updates (1.12.11.12.2), 23 snapshots (17w06a17w50a), 10 pre-releases (1.12-pre11.12.2-pre2)
2016
  • 3 major updates (1.91.11), 8 minor updates (1.9.11.11.2), 29 snapshots (16w02a16w50a), 14 pre-releases (1.9-pre11.11-pre1), 1 joke update (1.RV-Pre1)
2015
  • 8 minor updates (1.8.21.8.9), 49 snapshots (15w31a15w51b), 1 joke update (15w14a)
2014
  • 1 major update (1.8), 7 minor updates (1.7.51.8.1), 52 snapshots (14w02a14w34d), 15 pre-releases (1.7.6-pre11.8.8-pre)
2013
2012
2011
  • 1 major update (1.0.0), 1 minor update (1.0.1), 4 snapshots (11w47a11w50a), 6 pre-releases (1.9 Prerelease1.9 Prerelease 6), 2 release candidates (RC1RC2)
  • 7 major Beta updates (1.21.8), 18 minor Beta updates (1.2_011.8.1), 1 Beta test build (1.6 Test Build 3), 2 Beta pre-releases (1.8 Pre-release1.8 Pre-release 2)
2010
2009

Bedrock/Pocket Edition

2022
  • 1 major update (1.19.0), 18 minor updates (1.18.10-1.19.50), 51 development builds (beta 1.18.10.26-beta 1.19.60.23)
2021
  • 2 major updates (1.17.01.18.0), 15 minor updates (1.16.2101.18.2), 48 development builds (beta 1.16.210.54beta 1.18.10.24)
2020
  • 1 major update (1.16.0), 19 minor updates (1.14.201.16.201), 52 development builds (beta 1.14.2.51beta 1.16.210.53)
2019
  • 6 major updates (1.9.01.14.0), 11 minor updates (1.10.11.14.1), 43 development builds (beta 1.9.0.5beta 1.14.2.50)
2018
  • 5 major updates (1.4.01.8.0), 18 minor updates (1.2.91.8.1), 34 development builds (beta 1.2.10.1beta 1.9.0.3)
2017
2016
  • 1 major update (1.0.0), 3 major alpha updates (v0.14.0v0.16.0), 14 minor alpha updates (v0.13.2v0.16.2), 0 development builds (v0.14.0 build 1alpha 1.0.0.7)
2015
  • 3 major alpha updates (v0.11.00.13.0), 8 minor alpha updates (v0.10.5v0.13.1), 0 development builds (v0.11.0 build 1v0.13.0 build 5)
2014
  • 2 major alpha updates (v0.9.0v0.10.0), 11 minor alpha updates (v0.8.1v0.10.4), 0 development builds (v0.9.0 build 1v0.10.0 build 9)
2013
  • 3 major alpha updates (v0.6.0v0.8.0), 7 minor updates (v0.6.1v0.7.6), 0 development builds (v0.8.0 build 2v0.8.0 build 8)
2012
2011

Legacy Console Edition

2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
  • 7 Xbox 360 updates (TU1TU7)

MinecraftEdu/Education Edition

2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
  • 1 major update (1.0.0), 2 development builds (0.14.2 - 0.16.0)
  • 2 minor MinecraftEdu updates (1.8.9 (Build 2 - Build 3))
2015
  • 1 major MinecraftEdu updates (1.8.9 (Build 1))
2013
2012
2011
  • 1 major MinecraftEdu update (0.1), 1 minor MinecraftEdu update (0.4)

2009

April 2009

  • 29Infiniminer is released, a game by Zachtronics Industries (creators of the critically acclaimed 2011 puzzle game SpaceChem), whose concept mainly inspired Notch for Minecraft.[1] It was regularly updated and became open-source less than a month later.[2]

May 2009 – Birth of Minecraft

June 2009

August 2009

  • 4Java: First elements of Survival shown.
  • 18Java: Introduction of Health shown.

October 2009

December 2009

2010

January 2010

February 2010

June 2010

July 2010

August 2010

  • 4First release of Survival Multiplayer (Java Edition Alpha v1.0.15).
  • 19 – Original Herobrine creepypasta is created.
  • 20Java: Seecret Friday Update 8 (Java Edition Alpha v1.0.17) released. Fences introduced.
  • 30 – Notch gets on an employment trip to Bellevue, Washington, offered by VALVe Corporation.[16]
  • 30 – Original Herobrine livestream is created.
  • 31Minecraftcon, a spontaneous gathering of over 50 fans after a call by Notch, is held in Bellevue, Washington.[17]

September 2010

October 2010

December 2010

2011

January 2011

February 2011

March 2011

  • 2Scrolls, Mojang's second game, is announced on The Word of Notch.[25]
  • 4 – "Minecraft - Volume Alpha", the soundtrack of the game by C418, is released.
  • 31Java: Beta 1.4 released.

April 2011

May 2011

June 2011

July 2011

  • 1Minecraft passes 10 million registered users.[27]
  • 30Minecraft T-shirts are made available on Battlefield Heroes for the 30-31 of July week-end only as a form of "neighborly friendly cross-promotion" between DICE and Mojang.[28]

August 2011

  • 5 – Notch receives a 15-page letter from Bethesda Softworks, threatening him with a lawsuit if he does not change the name "Scrolls" (which is too close to "The Elder Scrolls", according to Bethesda) for his next game. A little while before this, Notch had already been warned by Bethesda's lawyers about this problem, and had suggested a compromise in which he would never put any word before "Scrolls".[29]
  • 8Henrik "Carnalizer" Pettersson joins the Mojang team.[30]
  • 14 – Marriage of Ez & Notch, all people who purchase Minecraft on the 13th and 14th of August can receive an extra copy for free.[31]
  • 16Minecraft: Pocket Edition v0.1.0 officially released (Xperia PLAY only).
  • 16 - Cobalt is announced.

September 2011

November 2011

December 2011

2012

January 2012

  • 12Java: Java Edition 1.1 released.
  • 16 - Edu: 0.9652 released.
  • 18 – As part of the worldwide protest against SOPA, Mojang establishes a blackout on all their sites for the entire day.[34]
  • 24 – LEGO announces that the LEGO Minecraft project has passed the 10,000 required votes.[35]

February 2012

March 2012

  • 1Java: Java Edition 1.2.1 released (1.2 was skipped for practical purposes).
  • 12 – The "Elder Scrolls vs. Scrolls" lawsuit has an outcome: Mojang can call their game "Scrolls", but no sequel using this name will be allowed.[38]
  • 22 - Edu: 0.97 released.

April 2012

May 2012

June 2012

  • 1 – "Micro World", the first LEGO Minecraft set, is released (coincidentally with Notch's birthday) and available on the LEGO online shop.[39]

July 2012

  • 4 - Edu: 0.981 released.
  • 13Legacy Console: Xbox 360 Edition TU3 released.
  • 16Legacy Console: Skin Pack 1 released. It includes 45 skins inspired by Minecraft, "Halo", "Fable" and "Gears of War" among others as well as new skin designs.
  • 18Legacy Console: The Summer Of Arcade Promotional Skin Pack was made available through August 22, 2012. It included 15 skins inspired by various arcade games such as "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" and "Deadlight".
  • 19 - Project Rex Kwon Do is canceled.
  • 25 - Edu: 0.982 released.

August 2012

  • 1Java: Java Edition 1.3.1 released (1.3 was skipped for practical purposes).
  • 1 - Edu: 0.983 released.
  • 2MINECON 2012 is officially announced on a promotional video to be in Disneyland Paris on November 24–25.
  • 15 – Notch and Ez divorce.[40][41]
  • 24Legacy Console: Skin Pack 2 released. It includes 45 skins inspired by Minecraft, "Left 4 Dead", "Perfect Dark" and "Gears of War" among others as well as new skin designs.

September 2012

  • 6PE: v0.4.0 released for both iOS & Android.
  • 13PE: First Fire release (v0.4.0).

October 2012

  • 5 - Edu: 0.9832 released.
  • 16Legacy Console: TU5 released.
  • 17Legacy Console: Skin Pack 3 released. It includes 45 skins inspired by Minecraft, "Half-Life", "Portal" and "Left 4 Dead" among others as well as new skin designs.
  • 24 – Mojang starts the Minecraft Bug Tracker, an online tool that simplifies the communication of found game issues between the players and the developers.
  • 25Java: Java Edition 1.4.2 "Pretty Scary Update" released (1.4 & 1.4.1 were skipped for practical purposes).
  • 26Legacy Console: Halloween Skin Pack was made available through November 26, 2012. It included 55 Halloween-themed skins, including 7 with capes.

November 2012

  • 6Minecraft gift cards are available in physical stores in the US.[42] This is the first time Minecraft can be bought without a credit card.
  • 15PE: v0.5.0 released for both iOS & Android.
  • 24MINECON 2012 is held at Disneyland Paris, France.
  • 25 – Second day of MINECON 2012. MINECON 2012 capes released. Java Edition 1.5, also known as "The Redstone Update" is announced.

December 2012

2013

January 2013

February 2013

March 2013

April 2013

  • 1Java: Minecraft 2.0 announced as an April Fools joke.
  • 4Legacy Console: TU9 released.
  • 5Minecraft for Java surpasses 10 million sales.
  • 8Aleksandra "MissMarzenia" "Ola" Zając joined Mojang as customer support agent.
  • 18 - Minecraft Launcher is officially released.

May 2013

June 2013

July 2013

August 2013

  • 6 – More MINECON 2013 details were announced.
  • 13 - 0x10c is canceled.
  • 20Minecraft was announced for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita.[45][46] The PS4 edition will be released on the same day the PS4 gets released for North America (November 15),[47] and Europe, Australia, and Latin America (November 29).
  • 23Legacy Console: TU12 released.

September 2013

  • 2Minecraft for Java surpasses 12 million sales.
  • 4Legacy Console: Mass Effect Mash-up Pack released.[48]
  • 19 - Edu: 0.985 released.

October 2013

November 2013

  • 2–3MINECON 2013 is held at Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida.
  • 18Ryan "TheMogMiner" Holtz starts at Mojang as developer for the Java edition.
  • 20Legacy Console: Skyrim Mash-up Pack released.[51]

December 2013

2014

January 2014

February 2014

  • 26Java: 1.7.5 is released.
  • 27Realms is launched in Nordic countries.

March 2014

  • 26Legacy Console: TU14 is released.
  • 27PS3: 1.04 is released along with Skin Packs 1, the Battle & Beasts skin pack as well as the City and Plastic texture packs all released as available DLC.

April 2014

May 2014

  • 6Realms is launched in more countries in Asia and Europe.
  • 9Realms is launched in the Oceania region.
  • 19Realms is launched globally in all remaining countries.

June 2014

  • 26Java: 1.7.10 is released.[53]

July 2014

  • 10PE: v0.9.0 released.
  • 25PE: First Fire Phone release (v0.9.1).

September 2014

October 2014

November 2014

December 2014

2015

January 2015

February 2015

March 2015

April 2015

May 2015

June 2015

July 2015

August 2015

September 2015

October 2015

  • 11PE: Minecraft Pocket Edition Alpha 0.12.2 released for Android, Fire OS, Windows Phone and Windows 10.
  • 13Minecraft: Story Mode - Episode 1: The Order of the Stone released for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PC/Mac.
  • 14PE: Minecraft Pocket Edition v0.12.2 released for iOS.
  • 14Minecraft: Story Mode - Episode 1: The Order of the Stone released for Xbox 360 and Xbox One.
  • 15Minecraft: Story Mode - Episode 1: The Order of the Stone released for iOS, Android and Fire OS.
  • 22PE: Minecraft Pocket Edition v0.12.3 released for Android.
  • 22Minecraft is nominated for a BAFTA Children's Award in the Game category.
  • 23PE: Minecraft Pocket Edition v0.12.3 released for iOS, Fire OS and Windows 10.
  • 23Legacy Console: Minecraft TU30, CU18 and 1.21 released for all Console Editions, respectively.
  • 27Minecraft: Story Mode - Episode 2: Assembly Required released.

November 2015

December 2015

  • 7Minecraft announced for the Wii U.
  • 9Java: Minecraft Java Edition 1.8.9 is released.
  • 14Realms price reduced to $10.
  • 16PE: Minecraft Pocket Edition v0.13.1 released.
  • 17Legacy Console: Minecraft: Wii U Edition officially released.
  • 18Legacy Console: Minecraft TU31, CU19 and 1.22 released for Xbox 360, Xbox One and PlayStation Console Editions, respectively.
  • 22Minecraft: Story Mode - Episode 4: A Block and a Hard Place released across all other platforms.

2016

January 2016

February 2016

March 2016

April 2016

May 2016

  • 2 – The Minecraft website received a major design overhaul
  • 9 – Nintendo announced a Mario themed mash up pack
  • 18Java: The first 1.10 snapshot (16w20a) is released.
  • 20Mojang announced a partnership with NetEase, Inc. Press release to bring both Pocket and Java editions to China.
  • 24 – Price raised from 19.95 € to 23 €.

June 2016

July 2016

August 2016

  • 3Agnes "LadyAgnes" Larsson joins Mojang as a developer for the Java edition.
  • 10Java: The first 1.11 snapshot (16w32a) is released.
  • 24Minecraft: Story Mode released on tvOS.
  • 30–31Legacy Console: Minecraft TU41, CU30, 1.33 and Patch 11 released on all Console Editions, respectively, adding a Tumble Mini Game mode.

September 2016

October 2016

  • 3Maria Lemón joins Mojang as a developer for the Java edition.
  • 4–5Legacy Console: Minecraft TU43, CU33, 1.36 and Patch 13 ("Banners, Blocks, Beets & Bears" update) released on all Console Editions, respectively.
  • 17Mariana "RazzleberryFox" Graham, known to the community for her work on the DecoCraft mod, joins Mojang as Animator, Modeler and Texture Artist.
  • 21PE: Minecraft: Pocket Edition v0.16.0 "Boss Update" released.
  • 25Java: A new Minecraft launcher, under development by Nathan Adams and Måns Olson, enters public beta testing.
  • 27 – Apple CEO Tim Cook announced an edition of Minecraft for the Apple TV, featuring cross-play between that platform and iOS devices, to be released by the end of year 2016.

November 2016

December 2016

2017

January 2017

  • 13Minecraft announced for the Nintendo Switch.
  • 18Minecraft: Pocket Edition for Windows Phone is no longer supported. There will no longer be any updates.
  • 27 - Crown and Council is released on Steam.[60]

February 2017

  • 2Minecraft: Story Mode is nominated a Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Video Game, for the second year in a row.
  • 8Java: The first 1.12 snapshot (17w06a) is released.
  • 22Minecraft: Pocket Edition for Windows 10 Mobile received an update to version 1.0.3. Only Windows Phone is not supported.

March 2017

  • 28–29Legacy Console: Minecraft TU51, CU41, 1.44 and Patch 20 released on all Console Editions, respectively, adding a Glide Mini Game mode.

April 2017

  • 7PC: Closed beta for Chinese version of Minecraft announced in Beijing.
  • 10 – Official Minecraft Marketplace announced for Pocket and Windows 10 Edition, a feature for players to buy community-made content directly in-game, to be added along with the Minecraft: Pocket Edition Discovery Update.

May 2017

June 2017

July 2017

August 2017

  • 8PC: Open beta for Chinese version of Minecraft was released.
  • 8Mojang announces MINECON Earth, an interactive live show that can be accessed by anyone for free, and "Official Community Events", smaller MINECON-like events that take place in various regions.
  • 15–17Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two: Episode 2 - Giant Consequences released.
  • 22Minecraft: Story Mode released on the Nintendo Switch.

September 2017

October 2017

November 2017

December 2017

2018

January 2018

  • 19 – Minecraft hits 74 million active players and 144 million total sales.[61]
  • 24 – Mojang announces that the features of 1.13 will be merged with what was originally planned to be 1.14, and released at a later date as one update: Update Aquatic.[62]

February 2018

March 2018

April 2018

  • 6 - Education: 1.0.28 released.
  • 10MINECON Earth 2018's date is announced for September 29th, 2018.[64]
  • 14 – The Coral Crafters regrowth project is announced.[65]
  • 26 – Mojang announces the co-hosts of MINECON Earth 2018.[66]

May 2018

June 2018

  • 5Bedrock: 1.4.3 released exclusively for iOS.
  • 7Bedrock: 1.4.4 released exclusively for Android, Fire OS, and Fire TV.
  • 12 - Education: Update Aquatic is released as 1.4.
  • 13Netflix is revealed to add Minecraft: Story Mode to its service in late 2018 in an exclusive by TechRadar.[68]
  • 20 - Scrolls is made free to play and has its name changed to Caller's Bane.
  • 21 – ''Bedrock Edition released on Nintendo Switch.[69]

July 2018

  • 10Bedrock: 1.5.0, Phase Two of the Update Aquatic, released.[70]
  • 18Java: Java Edition 1.13, the Update Aquatic, released.[71]
  • 19Bedrock: 1.5.1 released for Switch.
  • 20Bedrock: 1.5.1 released for all other platforms.
  • 24Bedrock: 1.5.2 released for all platforms except Fire OS and Fire TV.
  • 25Bedrock: 1.5.2 released for Fire OS and Fire TV.

August 2018

September 2018

October 2018

November 2018

December 2018

2019

January 2019

  • 8Bedrock: 1.8.1 released for all platforms.[75]
  • 11Peter Sollett is announced as the director for Minecraft: The Movie, along with a release of the plot synopsis.
  • 15 – Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition was discontinued, final update for this version also launched this day too, The Discovery Update.

February 2019

  • 5Bedrock: 1.9.0 released.[76]
  • 25 - PlayStation 4: 1.88 released.

March 2019

  • 19Bedrock: 1.10.0 released.[77]
  • 21 - Education: 1.9 released, dubbed "Spring Release".
  • 27Bedrock: 1.10.1 released for Windows 10.[78]

April 2019

May 2019

June 2019

  • 3 - PlayStation 4: Village & Pillage is released as 1.91.
  • 25Java: 1.14.3 released.[91]
  • 25 - Story Mode: Minecraft: Story Mode Season 1 & 2 took down from stores and stopped being supported.

July 2019

  • 9Bedrock: 1.12.0 released for all devices except Android.
  • 10Bedrock: 1.12.0 released for Android[92][92]
  • 16Minecraft Earth released as a closed beta in London and Seattle, with other cities soon to follow.[93]
  • 19Java: 1.14.4 released.[94]

August 2019

September 2019

October 2019

November 2019

  • 12Bedrock: 1.13.1 released.[100]
  • 12 - Education: 1.12.5 released, dubbed the "Library Update".
  • 14Bedrock: 1.13.2 released for iOS only.[101]
  • 20Bedrock: 1.13.3 released for iOS only.[102]

December 2019

2020

January 2020

February 2020

  • 4 - Bedrock: 1.14.20 released for Switch.
  • 5Java: The first Java Edition 1.16 snapshot (20w06a) is released.
  • 11Bedrock: 1.14.30 released for all platforms except Switch.[115]
  • 11Earth: 0.12.0 released.[111]
  • 18Bedrock: 1.14.30 released for Switch.
  • 27Earth: 0.13.0 released.[111]
  • 29 – This is the first leap day on which no new game version was released; 2012 had 1.2 and 2016 had 1.9.

March 2020

April 2020

  • 14Earth: 0.16.0 released.[111]
  • 15Bedrock: 1.14.60 released.[117]
  • 15 - Legacy console: The final update releases (PlayStation 3 & Vita 1.84), which discontinues legacy console edition.
  • 28Earth: 0.17.0 released.[111]

May 2020

  • 6Earth: 0.17.1 released.[111]
  • 11Earth: 0.17.2 released.[111]
  • 17 - Minecraft : Minecraft turns 11 and Mojang change their name from Mojang to Mojang Studios, also refreshing the Minecraft logo.
  • 18 - Minecraft surpassed over 200 millions copies sold
  • 20Earth: 0.18.0 released.[111]
  • 26Minecraft Dungeons released to the public.[118]

June 2020

July 2020

  • 1Bedrock: 1.16.1 released for Fire TV.
  • 3Bedrock: 1.16.1 released for Nintendo Switch.
  • 6Bedrock: 1.16.1 released for iOS.
  • 8Bedrock: 1.16.1.03 released for PlayStation 4.[122]
  • 16Bedrock: 1.16.1.04 released for PlayStation 4.[122]
  • 16Earth: 0.21.0 released.[111]
  • 21Bedrock: 1.16.10 released for iOS, Windows 10, Android, Gear VR, and Windows 10 Mobile.[124]
  • 31Earth: 0.22.0 released.[111]

August 2020

September 2020

October 2020

November 2020

December 2020

2021

January 2021

February 2021

March 2021

April 2021

May 2021

June 2021

July 2021

August 2021

September 2021

October 2021

November 2021

December 2021

  • 2 - Bedrock: 1.18.1 released on PlayStation.
  • 6 - Bedrock: 1.18.1 released for other platforms except Switch.
  • 9 - Bedrock: 1.18.2 released.
  • 10Java: 1.18.1 released.[170]
  • 14 - Education: 1.17.31 released.
  • 14Dungeons: 1.12.0.0 released.[171]
  • 15 – Minecraft surpassed 1 Trillion views on YouTube, becoming the first ever franchise in any media to reach this milestone.[172][173][174]
  • 17Dungeons: 1.12.1.0 released for PC only.[175]

2022

January 2022

February 2022

March 2022

April 2022

May 2022

June 2022

July 2022

August 2022

September 2022

October 2022

November 2022

December 2022

2023

February 2023

March 2023

April 2023

June 2023

September 2023

References

  1. Infiniminer released: http://thesiteformerlyknownas.zachtronicsindustries.com/infiniminer/
  2. Infiniminer is now open-source: http://thesiteformerlyknownas.zachtronicsindustries.com/apparently-im-now-in-charge-of-an-open-source-project/
  3. "Minecraft: Order of the Stone": https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/107676487/minecraft-order-of-the-stone
  4. Early private singleplayer alpha coming very soon: https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/108652448/early-private-singleplayer-alpha-coming-very-soon
  5. Name shortened to "Minecraft": https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/109140423/yeah-thats-the-logo-amazing-stuff
  6. Accounts introduced: https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/110745397/you-can-register-your-accounts-now
  7. Official Minecraft Forum: https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/112349891/theres-an-official-forum-now
  8. Notch's new job at Jalbum: https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/113753678/turning-30-is-scary
  9. Password change allowed: https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/208358495/password-changing-and-password-reset
  10. Dock becomes the Minecraft Artist: https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/295397619/the-minecraft-artist-is-dock
  11. 100,000 registered Minecraft users: https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/332073543/100-000-registered-users
  12. Minecraft can be gifted: https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/345869954/as-per-demand-you-can-now-gift-the-game
  13. Dock is no longer involved with the project: https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/372279446/dock-is-no-longer-involved-with-the-project
  14. 20000! Wow. :) https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/709098848/20000-wow
  15. First over-the-internet test of SMP: https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/846133399/first-over-the-internet-test-of-survival-mode
  16. 4-days trip in the US: https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/977394407/lots-of-stuff-going-on-behind-the-scenes
  17. Minecraftcon in Bellevue: https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/1008498266/how-about-a-somewhat-spontaneous-minecraftcon-2010-in
  18. Kappische joins the team: https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/1114516935/three-man-strong
  19. Classic is back: https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/1172759051/sound-music-and-classic
  20. Happy birthday Mojang: https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/11518566613/happy-birthday-us
  21. Jeb and Junkboy join the team: https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/2060360123/bug-update-4-and-were-six-people-in-the-office-now
  22. Introduction of Gift Codes: https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/2337459192/websites-and-gift-codes
  23. Mollstam and Manneh join the team: https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/2582321901/2011-here-we-go
  24. 1 million copies sold: https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/2718210316/exclamation-mark
  25. Scrolls announced: https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/3597302583/ah-i-forgot
  26. Pocket Edition revealed: https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://www.mojang.com/2011/05/minecraft-pocket-edition/
  27. 10 million registered Minecraft users: https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/7128013309/10m
  28. Minecraft T-Shirts on BF:Hereos: https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/8253302905/you-can-get-minecraft-themed-t-shirts-in-bf-heroes-this
  29. 15-page letter from Bethesda's lawyers: https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/8519901309/bethesda-are-suing-us-heres-the-full-story
  30. "New addition to the Mojang team: Welcome graphical artist @carnalizer!"@carlmanneh (Carl Manneh) on X, August 8, 2011
  31. Minecraft wedding weekend offer: https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/8829997577/wedding-weekend
  32. Jeb becomes Minecraft lead developer: https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/13633493969/och-med-dom-orden-sa-passar-jag-micken
  33. Notch first evokes LEGO Minecraft: https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/13825100748/would-you-like-some-physical-lego-minecraft
  34. "Decided. We'll silently take down http://minecraft.net and http://www.mojang.com on the 18th in protest of SOPA."@notch (Markus Persson) on X, January 18, 2012
  35. LEGO Minecraft passes LEGO review: http://legocuusoo.posterous.com/minecraft-lego-cuusoo-project-passes-lego-rev-54968
  36. LEGO Minecraft design revealed: http://legocuusoo.posterous.com/announcing-lego-minecraft-micro-world-the-thi
  37. http://catacombsnatch.net/
  38. Outcome of the Scrolls lawsuit: http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/12/mojang-cant-use-scrolls-in-any-sequels-to-scrolls-lawsuit/
  39. LEGO Minecraft on LEGO store: http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Minecraft-21102
  40. "As of today, I am single. #mixedemotions"@notch (Markus Persson) on X, August 15, 2012
  41. "(I don't want to share details publicly, just wanted to make an official statement because I for some reason have a wikipedia page)"@notch (Markus Persson) on X, August 15, 2012
  42. Minecraft Gift Cards now available in the US: https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://www.mojang.com/2012/11/minecraft-gift-cards-now-available-in-the-us/
  43. E3 2013: Minecraft Coming to Xbox One: http://ign.com/articles/2013/06/10/e3-2013-minecraft-coming-to-xbox-one
  44. Minecraft - The Horse Update: https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://www.mojang.com/2013/07/minecraft-the-horse-update/
  45. "It's happening! Minecraft coming to #PS4 :-)"@PlayStation on X, August 20, 2013. Sony.
  46. "PS4, PS3 and Vita"@notch (Markus Persson) on X, August 20, 2013
  47. Gamescom 2013: Minecraft coming to PlayStation 4 at launch: http://www.justpushstart.com/2013/08/gamescom-minecraft-coming-to-playstation-4-at-launch/
  48. https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://playxbla.com/minecraft-xbox-360-edition-mass-effect-mash-up-is-here/
  49. https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://playxbla.com/its-here-the-plastic-texture-pack-for-minecraft-xbox-360-edition/
  50. https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://playxbla.com/give-your-minecraft-world-a-more-natural-look-with-the-natural-texture-pack-on-minecraft-xbox-360-edition/
  51. https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://playxbla.com/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-mash-up-coming-to-minecraft-xbox-360-edition/
  52. https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://playxbla.com/fantasy-texture-pack-for-minecraft-xbox-360-edition-available-tomorrow-december-11th/
  53. Minecraft 1.7.10 on Thursday: https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://www.mojang.com/2014/06/minecraft-1-7-10-on-thursday/
  54. Minecraft 1.8 - The Bountiful Update: https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://www.mojang.com/2014/09/minecraft-1-8-the-bountiful-update/
  55. Yes, we're being bought by Microsoft: https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://www.mojang.com/2014/09/yes-were-being-bought-by-microsoft/
  56. We have released a new version of Minecraft, 1.8.1: http://mcupdate.tumblr.com/post/103461921734/minecraft-1-8-1
  57. Minecraft 1.8.2 is now available: https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://www.mojang.com/2015/02/minecraft-1-8-2-is-now-available/
  58. We're thrilled to announce Minecraft for the #Rift! Tune in to the #OC2 keynotes: http://ocul.us/twitch: – @oculus, Sep 24, 2015
  59. Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition is Coming to Oculus Rift: http://news.xbox.com/2015/09/games-minecraft-windows-10-edition-coming-to-oculus-rift?linkId=17303547
  60. https://store.steampowered.com/app/444250/Crown_and_Council/
  61. "Minecraft Boss Helen Chiang on Her New Role, Breaking Records, and What's in Store For 2018" by Chelsea Adelaine Hassler – Pop Sugar, January 22, 2018.
  62. "Java Edition Technically Updated" – Minecraft.net, January 24, 2018
  63. "New Book Alert: The Crash" – Minecraft.net, March 15, 2018
  64. "MINECON Earth 2018: save the date!" – Minecraft.net, April 10, 2018
  65. "Help Minecraft Help the Oceans!" (archived) , April 14, 2018.
  66. "MINECON Earth Co-Hosts Revealed!" – Minecraft.net, April 26, 2018
  67. "Update Aquatic Phase One is out Now!" – Minecraft.net, May 16, 2018
  68. "Exclusive: Netflix to bring Minecraft: Story Mode to service - but not traditional games" by Nick Pino – TechRadar, June 13, 2018.
  69. "Better Together on Nintendo Switch!" – Minecraft.net, June 21, 2018
  70. https://minecraft.net/en-us/article/update-aquatic-phase-two-out-today
  71. https://minecraft.net/en-us/article/update-aquatic-out-java
  72. https://web.archive.org/web/20181224074351/https://www.netflix.com/title/80227995
  73. https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360020386452-Minecraft-1-8-0-Bedrock-
  74. https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360020828092-Minecraft-1-8-1-Bedrock-
  75. https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360020828092-Minecraft-1-8-1-Bedrock-
  76. https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360021523671-Minecraft-1-9-0-Bedrock-
  77. https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360025059512
  78. https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360025955991-Minecraft-1-10-1-Windows-10-Only-
  79. "Village & Pillage is out on Java!" – Minecraft.net
  80. "Village & Pillage out today on Bedrock" – Minecraft.net
  81. https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360027682131-Minecraft-1-11-1-Bedrock-
  82. https://twitter.com/JDavidFries/status/1124158918853181440
  83. https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360027611172-Minecraft-1-11-2-Xbox-One-Only-
  84. "Embrace the Past with Minecraft Classic" – Minecraft.net, May 7, 2019
  85. https://web.archive.org/web/20190517135145/https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/earth
  86. "Minecraft Java Edition 1.14.1" – Minecraft.net
  87. "Minecraft - 1.11.3 (Bedrock)" , May 17, 2019.
  88. "Minecraft - 1.11.4 (Bedrock)" , May 23, 2019.
  89. "Minecraft Java Edition 1.14.2" – Minecraft.net
  90. "Important Minecrat: Story Mode Information" – Minecraft.net, May 31, 2019
  91. "Minecraft Java Edition 1.14.3" – Minecraft.net
  92. a b "Minecraft 1.12.0 (Bedrock)" , July 9, 2019.
  93. "LONDON and SEATTLE, you're up! As the first two cities to go live in the Minecraft Earth closed beta, all eyes are on you and your life-sized minetacular (specblockular?) creations!"@minecraftearth on X, July 16, 2019
  94. "Minecraft Java Edition 1.14.4" – Minecraft.net
  95. "Super Duper Graphics Pack ceasing development" – Minecraft.net
  96. Minecraft - 1.12.1 (Bedrock) – feedback.minecraft.net
  97. "Everything We Announced at MINECON Live 2019" – Minecraft.net, September 28, 2019
  98. "Minecraft Earth is here! Starting today, we will begin to roll out early access from country to country, starting with: 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇮🇸 Iceland Not a citizen of either land? Stay tuned as we announce the next countries soon!"@minecraftearth on X, October 17, 2019
  99. - 1.13.0 (Bedrock) – feedback.minecraft.net
  100. - 1.13.1 (Bedrock) – feedback.minecraft.net
  101. - 1.13.2 (iOS Only) – feedback.minecraft.net
  102. - 1.13.3 (iOS Only) – feedback.minecraft.net
  103. "Realm Plus Is Here" – Minecraft.net
  104. "Buzzy Bees Out Now In Java" – Minecraft.net
  105. "Buzzy Bees Out Now In Bedrock" – Minecraft.net
  106. "Bedrock Is Coming To PS4" – Minecraft.net
  107. "We've saved up all our wool to roll out the red carpet. Over the next 24 hours, Minecraft Earth early access will become available in countries all across the world! Navigate over to your app store of choice to start crafting in real life."@minecraftearth on X, December 11, 2019
  108. "Minecraft Earth Early Access" – Minecraft.net
  109. - 1.14.0.12 (PS4 Only) – feedback.minecraft.net
  110. "Minecraft 1.15.1" – Minecraft.net, December 17, 2019
  111. a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa "Minecraft Earth Patch Notes" (archived) .
  112. "Minecraft - 1.14.1 (Bedrock)" , December 18, 2019.
  113. "Minecraft 1.15.2" – Minecraft.net, January 21, 2020
  114. "Minecraft – 1.14.20 (Bedrock)" , January 28, 2020.
  115. "Minecraft – 1.14.30 (Bedrock)" , February 11, 2020.
  116. "Minecraft - 1.14.41 (PS4 Only)" , March 3, 2020.
  117. Minecraft – 1.14.60 (Bedrock)
  118. https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-dungeons-here-
  119. a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q "Minecraft Dungeons Patch Notes" – Minecraft Help Center.
  120. "The Nether Update is here" – Minecraft.net, June 23, 2020
  121. "Minecraft 1.16.1" – Minecraft.net, June 24, 2020
  122. a b c "Minecraft – 1.16.1 (Bedrock)" , June 29, 2020.
  123. "Jungle Awakens DLC out today" – Minecraft.net, July 1, 2020
  124. "Minecraft - 1.16.10 (Bedrock)" , July 21, 2020.
  125. "Minecraft - 1.16.20 (Bedrock)" , August 11, 2020.
  126. "Minecraft 1.16.2" – Minecraft.net, August 11, 2020
  127. "Minecraft - 1.16.21 (Switch Only)" , August 20, 2020.
  128. "Minecraft - 1.16.40 (PS4 Only)" , August 26, 2020.
  129. "Minecraft - 1.16.40 (Bedrock)" , September 3, 2020.
  130. "Creeping Winter is Here!" – Minecraft.net, September 8, 2020
  131. "Minecraft Java Edition 1.16.3 Released" – Minecraft.net, September 10, 2020
  132. "Minecraft - 1.16.42 (PlayStation®VR)" , September 22, 2020.
  133. "Minecraft - 1.16.50 (iOS Only)" , September 22, 2020.
  134. "Minecraft - 1.16.60 (PS4 Only)" – Minecraft Feedback, September 23, 2020.
  135. "Minecraft - 1.16.61 (PS4 Only)" – Minecraft Feedback, September 25, 2020.
  136. "Minecraft joins Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" – Minecraft.net, October 1, 2020
  137. "Minecraft Live: The Recap" – Minecraft.net, October 3, 2020
  138. "Java Edition is moving house" – Minecraft.net, October 21, 2020
  139. "Minecraft Java Edition 1.16.4" – Minecraft.net, November 3, 2020
  140. "Minecraft - 1.16.100 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, November 16, 2020.
  141. "Minecraft - 1.16.101 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, November 23, 2020.
  142. https://twitter.com/MojangStatus/status/1333771918797918208
  143. "Minecraft - 1.16.200 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, December 8, 2020.
  144. "Howling Peaks DLC out today" – Minecraft.net, December 9, 2020
  145. "Minecraft - 1.16.201 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, December 15, 2020.
  146. "Minecraft Earth coming to an end" – Minecraft.net, January 5, 2021
  147. "Minecraft Java 1.16.5 Released" – Minecraft.net, January 15, 2021
  148. "Flames of the Nether DLC Out Now" – Minecraft.net, February 24, 2021
  149. "Minecraft - 1.16.210 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, March 9, 2021.
  150. "Minecraft - 1.16.220 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, April 6, 2021.
  151. "A Caves & Cliffs Announcement" – Minecraft on YouTube, April 14, 2021
  152. "Minecraft - 1.16.221 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, April 22, 2021.
  153. "Hidden Depths DLC Out Now" – Minecraft.net, May 26, 2021
  154. "The Caves & Cliffs Update is Here" – Minecraft.net
  155. "Minecraft - 1.17.1 (Switch Only)" – Minecraft Feedback, June 14, 2021.
  156. "Minecraft - 1.17.2 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, June 22, 2021.
  157. "Minecraft Earth coming to an end" – Minecraft.net
  158. "Minecraft Java Edition 1.17.1" – Minecraft.net, July 6, 2021
  159. "Minecraft - 1.17.10 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, July 13, 2021.
  160. "Minecraft Java Edition 1.18 Experimental Snapshots" – Minecraft.net
  161. "Minecraft Bedrock Edition 1.18 Experimental Beta" – Minecraft.net
  162. https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/echoing-void-has-arrived
  163. "Minecraft - 1.17.11 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, August 9, 2021.
  164. "Minecraft Dungeons Patch Notes" – Minecraft Help Center.
  165. "Minecraft - 1.17.30 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, September 21, 2021.
  166. "Minecraft Dungeons Patch Notes" – Minecraft Help Center.
  167. "Minecraft Live 2021 The Recap" – Minecraft.net, October 16, 2021
  168. "Minecraft - 1.17.40 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, October 19, 2021.
  169. "The Caves & Cliffs Part II Update is Here" – Minecraft.net
  170. "Minecraft Java Edition 1.18.1" – Minecraft.net, December 10, 2021
  171. "{{{title}}}" .
  172. "Minecraft YouTube videos collectively breaks one trillion views" – Techradar, December 15, 2021.
  173. "Minecraft Celebrates the Community! (Yes, that means you!)" – Minecraft on YouTube, December 15, 2021
  174. "One Trillion Minecraft Views on YouTube and Counting" (archived) by YouTube – YouTube, December 14, 2021.
  175. "{{{title}}}" .
  176. "{{{title}}}" .
  177. "{{{title}}}" .
  178. "A Very Scary Snapshot" – Minecraft.net, February 17, 2022.
  179. "{{{title}}}" .
  180. "Minecraft - 1.18.32 (Android & Switch)" – Minecraft Feedback, May 5, 2022.
  181. "Minecraft - 1.18.33 (Switch)" – Minecraft Feedback, May 13, 2022.
  182. "Minecraft Beta & Preview - 1.19.10.20" – Minecraft Feedback, May 25, 2022.
  183. "{{{title}}}" .
  184. "The Wild Update is coming" – Minecraft.net, May 26, 2022.
  185. "The Wild Update is here" by Sofia Dankis, June 7, 2022.
  186. "Minecraft:Java Edition - 1.19" – Minecraft Feedback, June 7, 2022.
  187. "Minecraft - The Wild Update - 1.19.0/1 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, June 7, 2022.
  188. "{{{title}}}" .
  189. "Minecraft Legends Announcement" – Minecraft.net, June 12, 2022.
  190. "Minecraft:Java Edition Snapshot - 22w24a" – Minecraft Feedback, June 15, 2022.
  191. "Minecraft - 1.19.2 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, June 22, 2022.
  192. "Minecraft Beta & Preview - 1.19.20.20/21" – Minecraft Feedback, June 29, 2022.
  193. "Minecraft - 1.19.10 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, July 12, 2022.
  194. "Minecraft - 1.19.11 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, July 26, 2022.
  195. "Minecraft 1.19.1" – Minecraft.net, July 27, 2022.
  196. "Minecraft 1.19.2" – Minecraft.net, August 5, 2022.
  197. "Minecraft: Java Edition - 1.19.2" – Minecraft Feedback, August 5, 2022.
  198. "Minecraft - 1.19.20 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, August 9, 2022.
  199. "Minecraft - 1.19.21 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, August 23, 2022.
  200. "Minecraft - 1.19.22 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, September 1, 2022.
  201. "Minecraft - 1.19.30 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, September 20, 2022.
  202. "Minecraft - 1.19.31 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, October 4, 2022.
  203. "Minecraft - 1.19.40 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, October 25, 2022.
  204. "Minecraft - 1.19.41 (Bedrock)" – feedback.minecraft.net, November 3, 2022.
  205. "Minecraft - 1.19.50 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, November 29, 2022.
  206. "Minecraft 1.19.3" – Minecraft.net, December 7, 2022
  207. "Minecraft - 1.19.51 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, December 13, 2022.
  208. "Minecraft - 1.19.60 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, February 7, 2023.
  209. "Minecraft - 1.19.62 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, February 16, 2023.
  210. "Minecraft - 1.19.63 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, February 24, 2023.
  211. "Minecraft: Java Edition - 1.19.4" – Minecraft Feedback, March 14, 2023.
  212. "Minecraft - 1.19.70 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, March 14, 2023.
  213. "Minecraft - 1.19.71 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, March 17, 2023.
  214. "Minecraft - 1.19.72 (PS4 only)" – Minecraft Feedback, March 20, 2023.
  215. "Minecraft - 1.19.73 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, March 29, 2023.
  216. "Minecraft Legends official release date" – Minecraft.net, January 25, 2023.
  217. "Minecraft - 1.19.80 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, April 26, 2023.
  218. "Minecraft - 1.19.81 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, April 27, 2023.
  219. "The Trails & Tales Update out today on Java" – Minecraft.net, June 7, 2023
  220. "Minecraft - Trails & Tales - 1.20.0 (Bedrock)" – Minecraft Feedback, June 7, 2023.
  221. "Minecraft: Java Edition 1.20.1" – Minecraft.net, June 12, 2023
  222. "Minecraft: Java Edition 1.20.2" – Minecraft.net, September 21, 2023

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