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This page links to the version history lists for different development stages and editions of Minecraft and related games.
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- Full release. The full release stage of Minecraft: Java Edition's development started on November 18, 2011, and has continued until the present day. At this point of development, the game was considered "complete", having both an "ending" and being ready for ratings and reviews.
- Beta. Key. Available in the launcher. Unavailable in the launcher, but archived elsewhere. The Beta development phase started on December 20, 2010 and ended on November 18, 2011.
- Alpha. Key. Available in the launcher. Unavailable in the launcher, but archived elsewhere. Unavailable in the launcher, no pre-reupload version archived.
- Infdev. Key. Available in the launcher. Unavailable in the launcher, but archived elsewhere. Unavailable from launcher; no unedited version archived. Not archived.
Java Edition has been in constant development since May 13, 2009, when it was simply named Minecraft. What is now known as pre-Classic refers to the early unreleased versions of Minecraft during the week from May 10 to May 16, 2009. The next phase, what was later called Classic, lasted from May 17 to November 10, 2009.
Minecraft continues to release updates that add new blocks, items and mobs to the game. Find out what's new in your version of Minecraft. Here is the version history for Minecraft on some of the more popular platforms. Java Edition (PC/Mac) Version History. Xbox 360 Version History.
Sep 27, 2024 · In this article, we’ll take a walk through Minecraft’s version history, exploring how the game has evolved over the years—from the first alpha builds to the major updates that continue to shape the gameplay we know and love today.
Nov 18, 2011 · The original version of Minecraft, which is the Java Edition of the game, began development in 2009 with various Alphas and Betas leading through 2010 to the beginning of 2011. The full...
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Minecraft: Java Edition (formerly just Minecraft) is the original version of Minecraft, developed by Mojang Studios for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Notch began development on May 10, 2009, publicly releasing Minecraft on May 17, 2009.