Pre-Release 8 for Minecraft: Java Edition’s ‘the Nether Update’ could be one of the last

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For weeks now we’ve been reporting on beta builds and Pre-Releases forMinecraftthat do little more than minor tweaks and improvements forthe Nether Update, but things are a little different today. We now have anofficial release datefor the Nether Update, meaning Pre-Release 8 for the Java Edition could very well be the last one we see before public release.

I for one am perfectly okay with this plan, seeing as we’ve been following the progress of the Nether Update for over six months now, but I’m also happy that Mojang Studios continues to fix issues and make sure everything is as awesome as possible before everyone gets a chance to enjoy it.

If you wat, you can check out the full changeloghereand see all of the delicious bug fixes included, or skip that andfind out how to install it. Or, you know, just wait a week until June 23, 2020, and get the full release on every platform imaginable.

Available everywhere you play.

Minecraft is an inarguable and complete success. It has sold copies in the hundreds of millions, has a huge following of dedicated players, and lets you unlock your every creative desire. It’s also available on every platform imaginable, including Xbox One, Windows 10, Playstation 4, and Nintendo Switch. Play with anyone, and play anywhere.

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Zachary Boddy (They / Them) is a Staff Writer for Windows Central, primarily focused on covering the latest news in tech and gaming, the best Xbox and PC games, and the most interesting Windows and Xbox hardware. They have been gaming and writing for most of their life starting with the original Xbox, and started out as a freelancer for Windows Central and its sister sites in 2019. Now a full-fledged Staff Writer, Zachary has expanded from only writing about all things Minecraft to covering practically everything on which Windows Central is an expert, especially when it comes to Microsoft. You can find Zachary on Twitter@BoddyZachary.