Minecraft Bedrock 26.40.31 beta and preview have officially been released, providing you with a look at the latest improvements coming to the game. Unlike previous updates that introduced brand-new biomes or items, the developers have noted that this is a minor release primarily focused on bug fixes, optimizations, and overall stability.As part of the new Minecraft Bedrock 26.40.31 preview, the developers have ended up addressing several key performance issues and made adjustments to projectile mechanics. Keep in mind that these work-in-progress versions can be unstable and may not be representative of final version quality. If you want to try these improvements before they are released in the stable version, you can download the preview and share your feedback at feedback.minecraft.net, or report any bugs you find at bugs.mojang.com.
Steps to download Minecraft Bedrock 26.40.31 beta and preview
The Minecraft Bedrock 26.40.31 beta and preview are now released and available for download on platforms such as PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and mobile. Note that Minecraft Preview is available on Xbox, PlayStation, Windows, and iOS devices, while the beta is available on Android. Listed below are the steps that you can end up following to download the Minecraft Bedrock 26.40.31 beta and preview on the different platforms:
Windows 10/11 (PC)
- On PC, you can begin by selecting Minecraft: Bedrock Edition from the left sidebar in the
Minecraft Launcher . - Then select the drop-down next to the Play button and select “Latest Preview.”
- The launcher will download Minecraft build 26.40.31.
Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S
- Go to the Xbox Game Store or Game Pass Library on your Xbox.
- Locate “Minecraft Preview.”
- After finding the preview edition, you can tap on the “Install” button. It will download and install on your Xbox.
PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
- On PlayStation, you should first find Minecraft on the homepage. It is generally in the Frequently Played tab or the game library.
- As the next step, head to the left sidebar and scroll down to find the Preview option.
- Finally, you can end up clicking the “Get PlayStation 4/5 Preview” and use the download option to get it on your PlayStation.
Pocket Edition (Android and iOS)
Android (Google Play Store)
- You can download Minecraft Bedrock 26.40.31 beta and have a look at it on your Android devices via the Google Play Store.
- Open the app and search for the game.
- After you land on its page, scroll down to find the Beta Program section. Enrol in it to be eligible for downloading it onto your Android device.
- You can then download and install it to view all the new content.
iOS (Apple App Store)
- Minecraft 26.40.31 preview is also available on iOS devices, and you can use the TestFlight app to sign up for the same.
- You will subsequently get an email on your ID, providing you with the links to the beta version.
- Keep in mind that the iOS beta is usually full.
This was all you needed to know about downloading the Minecraft 26.40.31 beta version.
