Chronology of events

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.

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

Official release

Year	Major updates and game drops	Minor updates	Snapshots	Pre-releases	Release candidates	Combat tests	April Fools' updates
2026	2 - 26.1 and 26.2	2 - 26.1.1 and 26.1.2	19 - from 26.1 Snapshot 2 to 26.3 Snapshot 1	9 - from 26.1 Pre-Release 1 to 26.2 Pre-Release 6	7 - from 26.1 Release Candidate 1 to 26.2 Release Candidate 2	–	1 - 26w14a
2025	4 - from 1.21.5 to 1.21.11	3 - from 1.21.7 to 1.21.10	33 - from 25w02a to 26.1 Snapshot 1	16 - from 1.21.5 Pre-Release 1 to 1.21.11 Pre-Release 5	11 - from 1.21.5 Release Candidate 1 to 1.21.11 Release Candidate 3		1 - 25w14craftmine
2024	4 - from 1.20.5 to 1.21.4	3 - from 1.20.6 to 1.21.3	30 - from 24w03a to 24w46a	16 - from 1.20.5 Pre-Release 1 to 1.21.4 Pre-Release 3	11 - from 1.20.5 Release Candidate 1 to 1.21.4 Release Candidate 3		1 - 24w14potato
2023	2 - 1.20 and 1.20.3	4 - from 1.19.4 to 1.20.4	25 - from 23w03a to 23w51b	19 - from 1.19.4 Pre-release 1 to 1.20.3 Pre-Release 4	9 - from 1.19.4 Release Candidate 1 to 1.20.4 Release Candidate 1		1 - 23w13a_or_b
2022	1 - 1.19	4 - from 1.18.2 to 1.19.3	20 regular - from 22w03a to 22w46a 1 experimental - Deep Dark Experimental Snapshot 1	22 - from 1.18.2 Pre-release 1 to 1.19.3 Pre-release 3	9 - from 1.18.2 Release Candidate 1 to 1.19.3 Release Candidate 3		1 - 22w13oneBlockAtATime
2021	2 - 1.17 and 1.18	3 - from 1.16.5 to 1.18.1	25 regular - from 21w03a to 21w44a 7 experimental - from 1.18 Experimental Snapshot 1 to 1.18 experimental snapshot 7	17 - from 1.17 Pre-release 1 to 1.18.1 Pre-release 1	12 - from 1.16.5 Release Candidate 1 to 1.18.1 Release Candidate 3		–
2020	1 - 1.16	5 - from 1.15.2 to 1.16.4	29 - from 20w06a to 20w51a	15 - from 1.15.2 Pre-Release 1 to 1.16.4 Pre-release 2	5 - from 1.16 Release Candidate 1 to 1.16.4 Release Candidate 1	5 - from Combat Test 5 to Combat Test 8c	1 - 20w14∞
2019	2 - 1.14 and 1.15	5 - from 1.14.1 to 1.15.1	35 - from 19w02a to 19w46b	30 - from 1.14 Pre-Release 1 to 1.15.1 Pre-release 1	–	4 - from 1.14.3 - Combat Test to Combat Test 4	1 - 3D Shareware v1.34
2018	1 - 1.13	2 - 1.13.1 and 1.13.2	48 - from 18w01a to 18w50a	14 - from 1.13-pre1 to 1.13.2-pre2		–	–
2017	1 - 1.12	2 - 1.12.1 and 1.12.2	23 - from 17w06a to 17w50a	10 - from 1.12-pre1 to 1.12.2-pre2
2016	3 - from 1.9 to 1.11	8 - from 1.9.1 to 1.11.2	29 - from 16w02a to 16w50a	14 - from 1.9-pre1 to 1.11-pre1			1 - 1.RV-Pre1
2015	–	8 - from 1.8.2 to 1.8.9	49 - from 15w31a to 15w51b	–			1 - 15w14a
2014	1 - 1.8	7 - from 1.7.5 to 1.8.1	52 - from 14w02a to 14w34d	15 - from 1.7.6-pre1 to 1.8.8-pre			–
2013	3 - from 1.5 to 1.7.2	12 - from 1.4.7 to 1.7.4	57 - from 13w01a to 13w49a	12 - from 1.5-pre to 1.7.4-pre			1 - 2.0
2012	4 - from 1.1 to 1.4.2	8 - from 1.2.2 – 1.4.6	46 - from 12w01a to 12w50b	13 - from 1.2-pre to 1.4.6-pre			–
2011	1 - 1.0.0	1 - 1.0.1	4 - from 11w47a to 11w50a	6 - from 1.9 Prerelease to 1.9 Prerelease 6	2 - RC1 and RC2

Beta

Year	Major updates	Minor updates	Test builds	Pre-releases
2011	7 - from 1.2 to 1.8	18 - from 1.2_01 to 1.8.1	1 - 1.6 Test Build 3	2 - 1.8 Pre-release and 1.8 Pre-release 2 ;)
2010	2 - 1.0 and 1.1	4 - from 1.0_01 to 1.1_02	–	–

Alpha

Year	Major updates	Minor updates	Patches
2010	3 - from v1.0.0 to v1.2.0	26 - from v1.0.1 to v1.2.6	21 - from v1.0.1_01 to v1.2.4_01

Infdev

Year	Updates
2010	31 - from 20100227-1414 to 20100627

Indev

Year	Updates
2010	64 - from 20100104-2154 to 20100223
2009	9 - from 20091223-0040 to 20091231-2255

Classic

Year	Major updates	Minor updates
2009	28 - from mc-161607 to 0.30	50 - from 0.0.12a_01 to 0.29_02

Pre-Classic

Year	Updates
2009	6 - from Cave game tech test to rd-161348

Bedrock Edition

Year	Major updates and game drops	Minor updates	Hotfixes	Development builds
2026	2 - 26.10 and 26.30	2 - 26.0 and 26.20	12 - from 1.21.132 to 26.32	28 - from Preview 26.0.27 to Preview 26.40.27
2025	4 - from 1.21.70 to 1.21.130	4 - from 1.21.60 to 1.21.120	21 - from 1.21.61 to 1.21.131	49 - from Preview 1.21.60.25 to Preview 26.0.26
2024	4 - from 1.20.80 to 1.21.50	4 - from 1.20.60 to 1.21.30	17 - from 1.20.62 to 1.21.51	49 - from Preview 1.20.60.24 to Preview 1.21.60.24
2023	2 - 1.20.0 and 1.20.50	6 - from 1.19.60 to 1.20.40	15 - from 1.19.62 to 1.20.51	47 - from Preview 1.19.60.25 to Preview 1.20.60.23
2022	1 - 1.19.0	8 - from 1.18.10 to 1.19.50	10 - from 1.18.11 to 1.19.51	51 - from beta 1.18.10.26 to Preview 1.19.60.23
2021	2 - 1.17.0 and 1.18.0	5 - from 1.16.210 to 1.17.40	10 - from 1.16.221 to 1.18.2	48 - from beta 1.16.210.54 to beta 1.18.10.24
2020	1 - 1.16.0	5 - from 1.14.20 to 1.16.200	14 - from 1.14.41 to 1.16.201	52 - from beta 1.14.2.51 to beta 1.16.210.53
2019	6 - from 1.9.0 to 1.14.0	–	11 - from 1.10.1 to 1.14.1	43 - from beta 1.9.0.5 to beta 1.14.2.50
2018	5 - from 1.4.0 to 1.8.0	2 - 1.2.10 and 1.2.13	17 - from 1.2.9 to 1.8.1	34 - from beta 1.2.10.1 to beta 1.9.0.3
2017	1 - 1.2.0	3 - from 1.2.3 to 1.2.6	5 - from 1.2.1 to 1.2.8	14 - from beta 1.2.0.2 to beta 1.2.6.2

Pocket Edition

Year	Major updates	Minor updates	Development builds	Revision updates	Pre-releases
2017	1 - 1.1.0	15 - from 1.0.1 to 1.1.7	18 - from alpha 1.0.3.0 to alpha 1.1.3.1	–	–
2016	1 full release - 1.0.0 3 alpha - from v0.14.0 to v0.16.0	14 alpha - from v0.13.2 to v0.16.2	22 - from v0.14.0 build 1 to alpha 1.0.0.7
2015	3 alpha - from v0.11.0 to 0.13.0	8 alpha - from v0.10.5 to v0.13.1	32 - from v0.11.0 build 1 to v0.13.0 build 5
2014	2 alpha - v0.9.0 and v0.10.0	11 alpha - from v0.8.1 to v0.10.4	21 - from v0.9.0 build 1 to v0.10.0 build 9
2013	3 alpha - from v0.6.0 to v0.8.0	7 alpha - from v0.6.1 to v0.7.6	7 - from v0.8.0 build 2 to v0.8.0 build 8
2012	4 alpha - from v0.2.0 to v0.5.0	4 alpha - from v0.2.1 to v0.3.3	–	3 - from v0.2.1 alpha2 to v0.4.0 rev 3
2011	1 alpha - v0.1.0	3 alpha - from v0.1.1 to v0.1.3		–	1 - Pocket Edition Pre-release

Legacy Console Edition

Year	Xbox 360	Xbox One	PlayStation 3	PlayStation Vita	PlayStation 4	Wii U	Nintendo Switch
2024	–	1 - CU59	–	–	–	–	–
2020		–	1 - 1.84	1 - 1.84
2019	1 - TU74	1 - CU58	1 - 1.83	1 - 1.83	9 - from 1.85 to 1.95	1 - Patch 43
2018	13 - from TU61 to TU73	6 - from CU52 to CU57	13 - from 1.66 to 1.82	13 - from 1.65 to 1.82	15 - from 1.65 to 1.84	12 - from Patch 31 to Patch 42	5 - from 1.0.12 to 1.0.16
2017	14 - from TU47 to TU60	15 - from CU37 to CU51	20 - from 1.40 to 1.64	16 - from 1.40 to 1.64	16 - from 1.40 to 1.64	14 - from Patch 16 to Patch 30	10 - from 1.0.1 to 1.0.11
2016	14 - from TU32 to TU46	13 - from CU20 to CU36	16 - from 1.23 to 1.39	15 - from 1.23 to 1.39	15 - from 1.23 to 1.39	14 - from Patch 2 to Patch 15	–
2015	12 - from TU20 to TU31	12 - from CU8 to CU19	10 - from 1.13 to 1.22	10 - from 1.13 to 1.22	10 - from 1.13 to 1.22	1 - Patch 1
2014	6 - from TU14 to TU19	6 - from CU1 to CU7	10 - from 1.03 to 1.12	6 - from 1.00 to 1.12	6 - from 1.00 to 1.12	–
2013	6 - from TU8 to TU13	–	3 - from 1.00 to 1.02	–	–
2012	8 - from TU0 to TU7		–

Minecraft Education

Year	Major updates	Minor updates	Development builds
2026	–	2 - 1.21.132 and 1.21.133	–
2025		4 - from 1.21.10 to 1.21.93	6 - from Preview 1.21.51.0 to Preview 1.21.131.1
2024	1 - 1.21.03	2 - 1.21.05 and 1.21.06	7 - from Preview 1.20.60.0 to Preview 1.21.50.1
2023	2 - 1.19.52 and 1.20.12	3 - from 1.18.45 to 1.20.13	7 - from 1.19.51.0 to 1.20.12.0
2022	1 - 1.18.32	2 - 1.17.32 and 1.18.42	4 - from 1.18.10.04 to 1.19.50.0
2021	2 - 1.14.70 and 1.17.30	2 - 1.17.30.52 and 1.17.31	2 - 1.14.60 and 1.17.30.2
2020	1 - 1.14.31	4 - from 1.12.60 to 1.14.54	2 - 1.14.30 and 1.14.40
2019	2 - 1.9 and 1.12.0	2 - 1.12.1 and 1.12.5	2 - 1.8.0 and 1.12.3
2018	3 - from 1.0.27 to 1.7	1 - 1.0.28	–
2017	–	3 - from 1.0.17 to 1.0.21
2016	1 - 1.0.0	–	2 - 0.14.2 and 0.16.0

MinecraftEdu

Year	Major updates	Minor updates	Development builds
2016	–	2 - 1.7.10 Build 21 and 1.7.10 Build 22	3 - from 1.8.9 Build 1 to 1.8.9 Build 3
2015		1 - 1.7.10 Build 20	7 - from 1.7.10 Build 13 to 1.7.10 Build 19
2014		5 - 1.6.4 Build 14, 1.6.4 Build 20, 1.7.10 Build 6, 1.7.10 Build 11, and 1.7.10 Build 12	20 - from 1.6.4 Build 8 to 1.6.4 Build 13, from 1.6.4 Build 15 to 1.6.4 Build 19, from 1.7.10 Build 1 to 1.7.10 Build 5, and from 1.7.10 Build 7 to 1.7.10 Build 10
2013		2 - 1.5.1 Build 9 and 1.6.4 Build 6	22 - 1.6.4 Build 7, from 1.5.1 Build 10 to 1.6.4 Build 5, and from 1.5.1 Build 1 to 1.5.1 Build 8

• 5 minor MinecraftEdu Beta updates (0.9843 - 0.985)

• 3 major MinecraftEdu Beta updates (0.98 - 0.984), 4 minor MinecraftEdu Beta updates (0.981 - 0.9833)

• 4 major MinecraftEdu Beta updates (0.1 - 0.975), 4 minor MinecraftEdu Beta updates (0.4 - 0.97)

• 29 – Infiniminer 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]

• 10 – Development on "Cave Game" started using RubyDung, an abandoned game project of Notch, and Infiniminer as bases for the code.
• 13 – Java: First video of "Cave Game", Block placement, first Mobs (simply named Mob), physics created (Cave game tech test).
• 14 – Java: "Cave Game" renamed to "Minecraft: Order of the Stone" after a suggestion by RinkuHero from The Independent Games Wiki on an IRC with Notch, "Minecraft" being an analogy to the famous real-time strategy game StarCraft (Pre-Classic).^[3]
• 16 – Java: Early private testing, among TIGSource members (Classic 0.0.2a-0.0.9a).^[4]
• 17 – First release of the game (Classic 0.0.11a). Game name shortened to simply "Minecraft".^[5]
• 21 – Accounts can now be registered.^[6]
• 24 – An official Minecraft Forum is opened.^[7]

• 1 – Java: First Multiplayer test (Classic 0.0.15a (Multiplayer Test 1)). Notch starts his new job at Jalbum.^[8]
• 7 – Java: Multiplayer released (Java Edition Classic 0.0.16a).
• 14 – Java: Custom Skins released (Classic 0.0.18a).

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

• 1 – Beginning of SURVIVAL TEST (Classic 0.24_SURVIVAL_TEST).

• 9 – Passwords can now be changed.^[9]

• 2 - Minecraft 4k released.
• 4 - Minecraft 4k contest is over, discontinuing it.
• 22 – Hayden Scott-Baron becomes the Minecraft Artist.^[10]
• 23 – Minecraft for Java passes to Indev development stage (Indev 0.31 20091223-0040) (which requires a 5.00 € Premium Account to be accessed), introduction of Torches and dynamic lighting.

• 13 – Java: Introduction of finite Water (Indev 0.31-20100113-2015).
• 13 - Minecraft passes 100,000 registered users.^[11]
• 21 – Minecraft can now be gifted to non-premium players.^[12]
• 29 – Java: Introduction of the Crafting system (Indev 0.31-20100129-1447).

• 5 – Hayden Scott-Baron leaves Minecraft development.^[13]
• 27 – Minecraft for Java passes to Infdev development stage, introduction of infinite maps.

• 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.^[14]
• 18 – Java: Seecret Friday Update 1 released. Minecart system introduced.
• 25 – Java: Seecret Friday Update 2 released. Dungeons introduced.
• 30 – Minecraft for Java passes to 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 client window.

• 3 – Java: Seecret Friday Update 3 (Alpha v1.0.1) released. Redstone introduced.
• 9 – Java: Seecret Friday Update 4 (Alpha v1.0.4) released. Winter Mode introduced.
• 16 – Java: Seecret Friday Update 5 (Alpha v1.0.6) released. Boats and large trees introduced.
• 22 – Java: First over-the-internet test of Survival Mode Multiplayer.^[15]
• 23 – Java: Seecret Friday Update 6 (Alpha v1.0.11) released. Bricks and Slimes introduced.
• 30 – Java: Seecret Friday Update 7 (Alpha v1.0.14) released. Chickens and Music Discs introduced.
• 31 - Original White Eyes creepypasta is created.

• 4 – First release of Survival Multiplayer (Java Edition Alpha v1.0.15).
• 19 – Original Herobrine creepypasta is created.
• 20 – Java: 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.
• 31 – MinecraftCon, a spontaneous gathering of over 50 fans after a call by Notch, is held in Bellevue, Washington.^[17]

• 2 – Notch returns from the trip to the U.S.
• 10 – Java: Seecret Friday update 9 (Java Edition Alpha v1.1.0) released. Compasses introduced.
• 13 – Daniel "Kappische" Kaplan joins the Mojang team.^[18]
• 18 – Java: The 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 – Minecraft Classic is available again on Minecraft.net.^[19]

• 16 – Mojang AB is founded.^[20]
• 24 – Notch names the default player character "Steve".^[21]
• 30 – Java: Java Edition Alpha v1.2.0 "Halloween Update" released. Nether introduced.

• 1 – Jens "Jeb" Bergensten and "Junkboy" join the Mojang team.^[22]
• 10 – Original Herobrine mod is created.
• 16 – Gift system revised: the process now uses Gift Codes.^[23]
• 20 – Minecraft for Java passes to Beta development stage (Java Edition Beta 1.0), price raised from 10.00 € to 15.00 €.
• 22 – Java: Java Edition Beta 1.1 released.

• 3 – Tobias Möllstam and Carl Manneh join the Mojang team.^[24]
• 12 – Minecraft surpasses 1 million sales.^[25]
• 13 – Java: Beta 1.2 released.

• 21 – Java: Client/Launcher Update. Updates are now manually triggered.
• 22 – Java: Beta 1.3 released.

• 2 – Scrolls, Mojang's second game, is announced on The Word of Notch.^[26]
• 4 – "Minecraft - Volume Alpha", the soundtrack of the game by C418, is released.
• 31 – Java: Beta 1.4 released.

• 19 – Java: Beta 1.5 released.

• 24 - Minecraft 1.6 trailer released.
• 25 – Kappische reveals Minecraft: Pocket Edition on Mojang's site.^[27]
• 26 – Java: Beta 1.6 released.

• 1 – Minecraft: Pocket Edition is first shown on a Youtube video^{[citation needed]}
• 6 – Microsoft reveal Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition at the E3 conference.^{[citation needed]}
• 30 – Java: Beta 1.7 "Piston Update" released.
• 30 - Minecraft 1.7 Piston trailer released.

• 1 – Minecraft passes 10 million registered users.^[28]
• 23 - Edu: 0.4 released.
• 28-31 – Minecraft T-shirts are made available on Battlefield Heroes as a form of "neighborly friendly cross-promotion" between DICE and Mojang.^[29]

• 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".^[30]
• 8 – Henrik "Carnalizer" Pettersson joins the Mojang team.^[31]
• 14 – Marriage of Ez & Notch, all people who purchase Minecraft on the 13th and 14th of August can receive an extra copy for free.^[32]
• 16 – Minecraft: Pocket Edition v0.1.0 officially released (Xperia PLAY only).
• 16 - Minecraft -- Pocket Edition Available on Xperia PLAY released.
• 16 - Cobalt is announced.

• 5 - Project Rex Kwon Do is announced.
• 6 - Minecraft 1.8 trailer released.
• 14 – Java: Beta 1.8 "Adventure Update" released.

• 5 - Edu: 0.9487 released.
• 7 – PE: First Android release (v0.1.1).

• 5 - First official release of MinecraftEdu.
• 13 – Java: "Sound Update" released.
• 17 – PE: First iOS release (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 1.0.0 for Java Edition is officially released; the price is now €20.00.
• 22 - Edu: 0.969 released.
• 23 - The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is released, featuring an item named after Notch.
• 23 - Team Fortress 2 releases a special hat exclusive to Notch.
• 24 - Java: 1.0.1 released.
• 24 – First snapshot released (11w47a). This marks the beginning of semi-weekly development versions.

• 1 – Jeb becomes the lead developer on Minecraft.^[33]
• 6 - Official Minecraft Trailer released.
• 6 – Notch first suggests the possibility of Minecraft-themed LEGO sets as part of the LEGO CUUSOO project.^[34]
• 16 - Cobalt is released in alpha.
• 19 - Minicraft is released.
• 24 - Edu: 0.975 released.
• 28 – Jon Kågström is hired by Mojang.

• 10 - Choplifter HD releases, featuring a hidden island referencing Minecraft.
• 12 – Java: 1.1 released.
• 18 – As part of the worldwide protest against SOPA, Mojang establishes a blackout on all their sites for the entire day.^[35]
• 24 – LEGO announces that the LEGO Minecraft project has passed the 10,000 required votes.^[36]

• 11 – PE: v0.2.0 released for Android.
• 15 – LEGO reveals the final design of the first LEGO Minecraft set.^[37]
• 17 – PE: Alpha 0.2.0 released for iOS.
• 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.^[38]
• 28 – The Bukkit team (composed of Nathan "Dinnerbone" Adams, Warren "EvilSeph" Loo, Erik "Grum" Broes & Nathan "Tahg" Gilbert) officially joins Mojang in order to further develop the Minecraft server software and to aid with the creation of modding APIs.

• 1 – Java: Java Edition 1.2.1 released (1.2 was skipped for practical purposes).
• 1 - Java: Java Edition 1.2.2 released.
• 1 - Minecraft 1.2 Trailer released.
• 2 - Java: Java Edition 1.2.3 released.
• 5 - Edu: 0.98 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.^[39]
• 22 - Java: Java Edition 1.2.4 released.

• 3 - 0x10^c is announced.
• 4 – Java: 1.2.5 released
• 23 – PE: v0.3.0 released for Android
• 24 – PE: v0.3.0 released for iOS.

• 9 – Xbox 360 Edition TU1 officially released.
• 7 - Edu: 0.981 released.
• 16 - Official Trailer - Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition released.
• 22 - Edu: 0.982 released.
• 28 - The Binding of Isaac releases the Wrath of the Lamb DLC, featuring an item referencing pickaxes from Minecraft.

• 1 – "Micro World", the first LEGO Minecraft set, is released (coincidentally with Notch's birthday) and available on the LEGO online shop.^[40]
• 15 - Xbox 360: TU2 released.

• 13 – Xbox 360: TU3 released.
• 16 – Legacy 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.
• 18 – Legacy 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.

• 1 – Java: 1.3.1 released (1.3 was skipped for practical purposes).
• 2 – MINECON 2012 is officially announced on a promotional video to be in Disneyland Paris on November 24–25.
• 7 - Xbox 360: TU4 released.
• 15 – Notch and Ez divorce.^[41][42]
• 16 - Java: 1.3.2 released.
• 24 – Legacy 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.

• 6 – PE: v0.4.0 released for both iOS & Android.
• 13 – PE: First Fire release (v0.4.0).
• 18 - Borderlands 2 releases, featuring an easter egg involving creepers and Minecraft blocks.
• 20 - Torchlight II releases, featuring an easter egg involving creepers and Minecraft swords.

• 16 - Edu: 0.9832 released.
• 16 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU5 released.
• 17 – Legacy 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.
• 19 - Edu: 0.9833 released.
• 24 – Mojang starts the Minecraft Bug Tracker, an online tool that simplifies the communication of found game issues between the players and the developers.
• 25 – Java: Pretty Scary Update released as Java Edition 1.4.2 (1.4 & 1.4.1 were skipped for practical purposes).
• 26 – Legacy Console: Halloween Skin Pack was made available through November 26, 2012. It included 55 Halloween-themed skins, including 7 with capes.
• 26 - Minecraft "Pretty Scary" 1.4 Official Trailer is released.
• 29 - Edu: 0.984 released.

• 6 – Minecraft gift cards are available in physical stores in the US.^[43] This is the first time Minecraft can be bought without a credit card.
• 14 - Java: 1.4.4 released.
• 15 – PE: v0.5.0 released for both Android & iOS.
• 15 - Xbox 360: TU6 released.
• 19 - Java: 1.4.5 released.
• 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.

• 17 - The 2012 installment of YouTube Rewind releases, featuring a Minecraft segment.^[44]
• 19 – Xbox 360: TU7 released. Festive Skin Pack was also made available and includes 24 Christmas-themed skins.
• 20 - Java: Java Edition 1.4.6 released.
• 20 – PI: Minecraft: Pi Edition Alpha 0.1 unofficially released.

• 9 - Java: 1.4.7 released.
• 9 - Edu: 0.984 released.
• 21 - Edu: 0.9843 released.
• 23 - Awesomenauts releases a creeper-themed skin.^[45]
• 30 – PE: v0.6.0 released.
• 30 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU8 released.

• 11 – PI: Minecraft: Pi Edition Alpha 0.1.1 officially released.
• 21 - Edu: 0.9847 released.

• 2 - Edu: 0.9849 released.
• 13 – Java: Redstone Update released as Java Edition 1.5.
• 13 – Legacy Console: Skin Pack 4 released. It includes 45 skins, some with capes.
• 21 - Java: 1.5.1 released.

• 1 – Java: Minecraft 2.0 announced as an April Fools' joke.
• 4 - Xbox 360: TU9 released.
• 4 - Edu: The first build for MinecraftEdu 1.5.1 (1.5.1 Build 1) released.
• 5 – Minecraft for Java surpasses 10 million sales.
• 8 – Aleksandra "MissMarzenia" "Ola" Zając joined Mojang as customer support agent.
• 16 - Xbox 360: TU10 released.
• 18 - Minecraft Launcher is officially released.

• 2 - Java: 1.5.2 released.
• 8 – Legacy Console: Battle & Beasts Skin Pack released. It includes 45 skins.
• 9 – Legacy Console: 1st Birthday Skin Pack was made available through May 31, 2013. It included 23 skins.
• 10 - Xbox 360: TU11 released.

• 5 – PE: v0.7.0 released.
• 10 – Legacy Console: Minecraft: Xbox One Edition is announced during Microsoft's press conference at E3.^[46]

• 1 – Java: Horse Update released as Java Edition 1.6.1 (1.6 was skipped for practical purposes).^[47]
• 8 - Java: 1.6.2 released.
• 12 - Edu: The final build for MinecraftEdu 1.5.1 (1.5.1 Build 16) released.
• 31 – MINECON 2013 tickets went on sale.
• 31 – Legacy Console: Skin Pack 5 released. It includes 45 skins.

• 6 – More MINECON 2013 details were announced.
• 13 - 0x10^c is canceled.
• 20 – Minecraft was announced for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita.^[48][49] The PS4 edition will be released on the same day the PS4 gets released for North America (November 15),^[50] and Europe, Australia, and Latin America (November 29).
• 23 - Xbox 360: TU12 released.

• 2 – Minecraft for Java surpasses 12 million sales.
• 4 – Legacy Console: Mass Effect Mash-up Pack released.^[51]
• 13 - Edu: The first and only build for MinecraftEdu 1.5.2 (1.5.2 Build 1) released.
• 19 - Java: 1.6.4 released.

• 2 – Xbox 360: TU13 released.
• 2 – Legacy Console: Plastic Texture Pack released.^[52]
• 9 – Legacy Console: Battle & Beasts 2 Skin Pack released. It includes 45 skins.
• 11 - Edu: The first build for MinecraftEdu 1.6.4 (1.6.4 Build 1) released.
• 18 – Legacy Console: Natural Texture Pack released.^[53]
• 25 – Java: The Update that Changed the World released as Java Edition 1.7.2 (1.7 & 1.7.1 were skipped for practical purposes).
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• 2–3 – MINECON 2013 is held at Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida.
• 9 – Minecraft - Volume Beta is released.
• 18 – Ryan "TheMogMiner" Holtz starts at Mojang as developer for the Java edition.
• 18 - PE: The first v0.8.0 build (v0.8.0 alpha build 1) is released.
• 20 – Legacy Console: Skyrim Mash-up Pack released.^[54]

• 10 - Java: 1.7.4 released.
• 11 – Legacy Console: Fantasy Texture Pack released.^[55]
• 12 – PE: v0.8.0 released for both iOS & Android.
• 13 – Minecraft for Java surpasses 13 million sales.
• 17 – Legacy Console: Minecraft: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.0 officially released.
• 17 - PlayStation 3: 1.01 released.
• 19 – Minecraft Realms Beta was launched.
• 23 – Legacy Console: Marvel Avengers Skin Pack released. It includes 35 skins.
• 26 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.02 released.

• 2 – Michael "Searge" Stoyke, known for his work on the Mod Coder Pack, joins Mojang as developer for the Java edition.
• 9 – Java: The first 1.8 snapshot (14w02a) was released.
• 21 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.03 released.

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

• 26 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU14 released.
• 27 – PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.04 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.

• 1 – Java: Villagers have taken over Minecraft and Skins cannot be changed throughout the day.
• 1 – Minecraft Realms is launched in Canada.
• 2 – Minecraft: Pocket Edition released for the Amazon Fire TV (v0.8.2).
• 9 - Java: Java Edition 1.7.6/1.7.7 released.
• 11 – Java: Java Edition 1.7.8 released.
• 11 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU15 released.
• 14 – Java: Java Edition 1.7.9 released.
• 15 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.05 released.
• 24 – Realms is launched in the United States.

• 6 – Realms is launched in more countries in Asia and Europe.
• 9 – Realms is launched in the Oceania region.
• 19 – Realms is launched globally in all remaining countries.
• 19 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU16 released.
• 28 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.06 released.

• 9 - PE: The first v0.9.0 build (v0.9.0 alpha build 1) is released
• 9 - Edu: The final build for MinecraftEdu 1.6.4 (1.6.4 Build 20) released.
• 26 – Java: Java Edition 1.7.10 released.^[56]

• 2 - Edu: The first build for MinecraftEdu 1.7.10 (1.7.10 Build 1) released.
• 10 – PE: v0.9.0 released.
• 25 – PE: First Fire Phone release (v0.9.1).

• 26 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU17 released.

• 2 – Java: Bountiful Update released as Java Edition 1.8.^[57]
• 4 – Legacy Console: Minecraft: PlayStation 4 Edition officially released as 1.00.
• 5 – Legacy Console: Minecraft: Xbox One Edition officially released as CU1.
• 11 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.07 released.
• 15 – Mojang and Minecraft are acquired by Microsoft for $2.5 billion.^[58]
• 18 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.08 released.

• 2 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU3 released.
• 2 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.02 released.
• 7 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU18 released.
• 4 – Legacy Console: Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition officially released as 1.00.
• 16 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.01 released.
• 17 - Pocket: The first v0.10.0 build (v0.10.0 alpha build 1) is released.
• 24 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.02 released.
• 29 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU4 released.
• 31 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.09 released.

• 5 – The founders of Mojang Studios – Markus Persson, Jakob Porsér and Carl Manneh – leave the company.
• 14 - The first minifigure-scale LEGO Minecraft sets are released.
• 18 – PE: Minecraft Alpha 0.10.0 released for the Pocket Edition.
• 18 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.03 released.
• 24 – Java: Java Edition 1.8.1 released.^[59]
• 25 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU5 released.

• 3 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.10 released.
• 3 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.10 released.
• 3 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.10 released.
• 9 - The 2014 installment of YouTube Rewind releases, featuring a Minecraft segment.^[60]
• 10 – PE: Minecraft: Pocket Edition is released for Windows Phone (v0.10.4).
• 10 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU6 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 Telltale Games to create a new Minecraft spin-off game called Minecraft: Story Mode.
• 18 - PlayStation 4: Xbox 360 Edition TU19 released.
• 18 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU7 released.
• 20 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.11 released.
• 20 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.11 released.
• 20 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.11 released.
• 20 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.12 released.
• 20 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.12 released.
• 20 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.12 released.
• 25 - Legacy Console: Minecraft 1.12 released on PlayStation 3 & 4 Editions for North America.

• 6 - Legacy Console: Minecraft 1.12 released on PlayStation Vita Edition for North America.
• 23 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU20 released.
• 23 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU8 released.
• 23 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.13 released.
• 23 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.13 released.
• 23 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.13 released.
• 29 – Ryan Holtz leaves Mojang.

• 2 – MINECON 2015 is announced for July 4–5.
• 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.
• 11 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU21 released.
• 11 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU9 released.
• 11 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.14 released.
• 11 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.14 released.
• 11 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.14 released.
• 11 – PE: Daniel "darngeek" Wustenhoff joins the developer team of Minecraft: Pocket Edition.
• 19 – Java: Java Edition 1.8.2 released.^[61]
• 20 – Java: Java Edition 1.8.3 released.
• 25 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU10 released.
• 27 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU22 released.

• 12 – Minecraft: Console Edition wins a BAFTA Games Award in the family category.
• 25 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU23 released.
• 25 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU11 released.
• 25 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.15 released.
• 25 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.15 released.
• 25 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.15 released.
• 28 – Minecraft wins a Kids' Choice Award for "Most Addicting Game".

• 1 – Java: Snapshot 15w14a for 1.10 is announced as an April Fools' joke.
• 9 - PE: The first v0.11.0 build (v0.11.0 alpha build 1) is released.
• 17 – Java: Minecraft Java Edition 1.8.4 released.
• 29 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU24 released.
• 29 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU12 released.
• 29 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.16 released.
• 29 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.16 released.
• 29 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.16 released.

• 14 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU13 released.
• 22 – Java: Minecraft Java Edition 1.8.5 released.
• 25 – Java: Minecraft Java Edition 1.8.6 released.
• 30–31 – Mojang gives away 12,000 2-week Realms trials.

• 4 – PE: Minecraft v0.11.0 released for the Pocket Edition.
• 5 – Java: Minecraft Java Edition 1.8.7 released.
• 15 – First demonstration of Minecraft for HoloLens at E3 2015 press conference.
• 30 – Java: Minecraft for Java surpasses 20 million sales.

• 1 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU25 released.
• 1 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU14 released.
• 1 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.17 released.
• 1 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.17 released.
• 1 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.17 released.
• 1 – Minecraft wins the first ever BAFTA Young Game Designers Hero Award.
• 3 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU26 released.
• 4–5 – MINECON 2015 takes place in London.
• 4 – MINECON receives the Guinness World Record for Largest Convention for a Single Video Game.
• 4 – Mojang announces Minecraft: Windows 10 edition Beta, showcasing features specific to the HoloLens and the Surface Pro 3.^[62]
• 4 – Mojang and Telltale Games reveals a trailer for the upcoming Minecraft: Story Mode.
• 21 – Mojang announces Rob McElhenney as the director for the upcoming Minecraft movie.
• 24 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU27 released.
• 24 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU15 released.
• 24 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.18 released.
• 24 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.18 released.
• 24 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.18 released.
• 28 - Java: Java Edition 1.8.8 released.
• 29 – W10: An adaptation of Minecraft: Pocket Edition is released for the universal Windows 10 platform.
• 29 – Java: The first Java Edition 1.9 snapshot (15w31a) is released.
• 29 - PE: The first v0.12.1 build (v0.12.1 alpha build) is released.

• 11 – PE: Minecraft Pocket Edition v0.12.0.1 released for Windows 10 Edition.
• 21–23 – Mojang gives away 36,000 2-week Realms trials.
• 26 – Telltale Games announces that Minecraft: Story Mode will be released for the Wii U this fall, making it the first ever Minecraft-themed game to be released on a Nintendo platform.
• 28 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU28 released.
• 28 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU16 released.
• 28 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.19 released.
• 28 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.19 released.
• 28 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.19 released.

• 3 – Minecraft is nominated for a Golden Joystick Award in the Best Family Game category.
• 4–9 – PE: Minecraft Pocket Edition v0.12.1 released for Windows 10, iOS and Windows Phone.
• 7 – Thomas "ProfMobius" Guimbretière, known for his work on the Mod Coder Pack, has joined Mojang by this date, as developer for the Java edition.
• 11 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU29 released.
• 16 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU17 released.
• 23 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.20 released.
• 23 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.20 released.
• 24 – W10: Mojang announces that Minecraft will be released for the Oculus Rift as an adaption of the Windows 10 Edition.^[63][64]

• 11 – PE: Minecraft Pocket Edition Alpha 0.12.2 released for Android, Fire OS, Windows Phone and Windows 10.
• 13 – Minecraft: Story Mode - Episode 1: The Order of the Stone released for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PC/Mac.
• 14 – PE: Minecraft Pocket Edition 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 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 v0.12.3 released for iOS, Fire OS and Windows 10.
• 23 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU30 released.
• 23 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU18 released.
• 23 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.21 released.
• 23 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.20 released.
• 23 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.21 released.
• 23 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.21 released.
• 27 – Minecraft: Story Mode - Episode 2: 'Assembly Required' released.

• 2 - PE: The first v0.13.0 build (v0.13.0 alpha build 1) is released.
• 19 – PE: Minecraft Pocket Edition v0.13.0 released.
• 24 – Minecraft: Story Mode - Episode 3: The Last Place You Look released.

• 7 – Minecraft announced for the Wii U.
• 9 – Java: Minecraft Java Edition 1.8.9 released.
• 9 - Minecraft: Pocket Edition Trailer 2015 released.
• 14 – Realms price reduced to $10.
• 16 – PE: Minecraft Pocket Edition v0.13.1 released.
• 17 – Legacy Console: Minecraft: Wii U Edition officially released.
• 18 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU31 released.
• 18 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU19 released.
• 18 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.22 released.
• 18 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.22 released.
• 21 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.22 released.
• 22 – Minecraft: Story Mode - Episode 4: A Block and a Hard Place released across all other platforms.

• 19 – Minecraft: Education Edition announced.
• 19 - Edu: The first build for MinecraftEdu 1.8.9 (1.8.9 Build 1) released.
• 20 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 2 released.
• 21 – Minecraft: Story Mode - Episode 1: The Order of the Stone released on Wii U.
• 23 – Pi Edition is announced as being discontinued.
• 25 - PE: The first v0.14.0 build (v0.14.0 alpha build 1) is released.

• 2 – Minecraft: Story Mode is nominated a Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Video Game.
• 2 - Cobalt is officially released.
• 10 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU20 released.
• 10 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.23 released.
• 10 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.23 released.
• 10 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.23 released.
• 12 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU32 released.
• 18 – PE: Overworld Update released as v0.14.0
• 25 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU33 released.
• 25 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU21 released.
• 25 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.24 released.
• 25 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.24 released.
• 25 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.24 released.
• 26 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 3 released.
• 29 – Java: Combat Update released as Java Edition 1.9

• 22 – Telltale Games announces three additional episodes of Minecraft: Story Mode as downloadable content.
• 29 – Minecraft: Story Mode - Episode 5: Order Up! released.
• 30 - Java: Java Edition 1.9.1/1.9.2 released.
• 31 - Java: Snapshot 1.RV-Pre1 is announced as an April Fools' joke.

• 4 - Edu: The final build for MinecraftEdu 1.7.10 (1.7.10 Build 22) released.
• 5 - Edu: The final build for MinecraftEdu 1.8.9 (1.8.9 Build 3) released. At the same time, MinecraftEdu was discontinued.
• 6 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU34 released.
• 6 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU22 released.
• 6 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.25 released.
• 6 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.25 released.
• 6 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.25 released.
• 6 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 4 released.
• 19 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU35 released.
• 19 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU23 released.
• 19 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.26 released.
• 19 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.26 released.
• 19 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.26 released.
• 21 - Minecraft: Story Mode is nominated a Google Play Award in the Early Adopter category.
• 22 - Crown and Council is released.
• 27 - Gear VR: An adaptation of Minecraft: Pocket Edition is released for the Samsung Gear VR.

• 2 - The Minecraft website received a major design overhaul
• 9 - Nintendo announced a Mario themed mash up pack
• 10 - Java: Java Edition 1.9.3/1.9.4 released.
• 18 - Java: The first 1.10 snapshot (16w20a) is released.
• 18 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 5 released.
• 20 - Mojang 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 €.

• 1 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 6 released.
• 2 - Minecraft is sold for all platforms 100 million times and makes the second best selling games.
• 3 - PE: The first of v0.15.0 build (v0.15.0 alpha build 1) is released.
• 7 - Minecraft: Story Mode - Episode 6: A Portal to Mystery released.
• 8 - Java: Frostburn Update released as Java Edition 1.10
• 13 - PE: Friendly Update released as v0.15.0
• 21 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU36 released.
• 21 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU25 released.
• 21 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.28 released.
• 21 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.28 released.
• 21 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.28 released.
• 21 - Wii U : Wii U Edition Patch 7 released.
• 22 - Java: Java Edition 1.10.1 released.
• 23 - Java: Java Edition 1.10.2 released.
• 23 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.29 released.
• 23 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.29 released.
• 23 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.29 released.
• 24 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 8 released.
• 26 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU37 released.
• 27 – Mojang announces Minecraft: The Movie, the release date for the movie is May 24, 2019 and in 3D and in IMAX.
• 30 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.30 released.
• 30 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.30 released.
• 30 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.30 released.
• 30 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 9 released.

• 1 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU38 released.
• 1 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU26 released.
• 26 – Minecraft: Story Mode - Episode 7: Access Denied released.
• 26 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU27 released.
• 26 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.31 released.
• 26 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.31 released.
• 26 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.31 released.
• 29 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 10 released.

• 3 – Agnes "LadyAgnes" Larsson joins Mojang as a developer for the Java edition.
• 6 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.32 released.
• 10 – Java: The first 1.11 snapshot (16w32a) is released.
• 24 — Minecraft: Story Mode released on tvOS.
• 26 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU39 released.
• 29 - PE: The first v0.16.0 build (v0.16.0 alpha build 1) is released.
• 30 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU41 released.
• 30' - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU30 released.
• 30 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.33 released.
• 30 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.33 released.
• 30 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.33 released
• 30 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.34 released.
• 30 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.34 released.
• 30 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.34 released.
• 31 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 11 released.

• 9 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU42 released.
• 9 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU32 released.
• 9 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.35 released
• 9 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.35 released
• 9 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.35 released.
• 15 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 12 released.
• 13–16 – Minecraft: Story Mode - Episode 8: A Journey's End? released.
• 24–25 – MINECON 2016 takes place in Anaheim, California.
• 24 – Mojang announces Minecraft: The Island as the first official Minecraft novel.

• 3 – Maria Lemón joins Mojang as a developer for the Java edition.
• 4 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU44 released.
• 4 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU34 released.
• 4 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 13 released.
• 5 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.36 released.
• 5 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.36 released.
• 5 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.36 released.
• 17 – Mariana "RazzleberryFox" Graham, known to the community for her work on the DecoCraft mod, joins Mojang as Animator, Modeler and Texture Artist.
• 21 – PE: Boss Update released as v0.16.0
• 25 – Java: A new Minecraft launcher, under development by Nathan Adams and Måns Olson, enters public beta testing.
• 25 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU44 released.
• 25 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU34 released.
• 25 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.37 released.
• 25 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.37 released.
• 25 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.37 released.
• 25 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 14 released.
• 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.
• 28 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU45 released.
• 28 - Minecraft Campfire Tales Skin Pack released.

• 1 – Minecraft: Education Edition officially launched.
• 11 - PE: The first Pocket Edition 1.0.0 build (0.17.0.1) is released.
• 14 – Java: Exploration Update released as Java Edition 1.11

• 6 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU35 released.
• 19 – Apple TV: An adaptation of Minecraft: Pocket Edition is released for the Apple TV.
• 19 – Fire TV: An adaptation of Minecraft: Pocket Edition is released for the Amazon Fire TV. The Pocket Edition app was discontinued on that platform. Other Fire OS devices such as the Amazon Kindle continue to use the Pocket Edition app.
• 19 – PE: 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.
• 20 - Java: Java Edition 1.11.1 released.
• 21 - Java: Java Edition 1.11.2 released.
• 21 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU46 released.
• 21 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU56 released.
• 21 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.38 released.
• 21 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.38 released.
• 21 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.38 released.
• 21 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.39 released.
• 21 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.39 released.
• 21 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.39 released.
• 22 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 15 released.
• 29 – Minecraft for Java surpasses 25 million sales.

• 6 - Pocket: Pocket Edition 1.0.1 released for iOS only.
• 13 – Minecraft announced for the Nintendo Switch.
• 13 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU47 released.
• 13 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU37 released.
• 13 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.40 released.
• 13 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.40 released.
• 16 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 16 released.
• 17 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.40 released.
• 18 – Minecraft: Pocket Edition for Windows Phone is no longer supported. There will no longer be any updates.
• 19-25 - Pocket: Pocket Edition 1.0.2 released.
• 27 - Crown and Council is released on Steam.^[65]
• 31 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU48 released.
• 31 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU38 released.
• 31 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.41 released.
• 31 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.41 released.
• 31 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.41 released.

• 1 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 17 released.
• 2 – Minecraft: Story Mode is nominated a Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Video Game, for the second year in a row.
• 8 – Java: The first 1.12 snapshot (17w06a) is released.
• 8-22 - Pocket: Pocket Edition 1.0.3 released.
• 22 – Minecraft: Pocket Edition for Windows 10 Mobile received an update to version 1.0.3. Only Windows Phone is not supported.
• 28 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU49 released.
• 28 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU39 released.
• 28 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.42 released.
• 28 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.42 released.
• 28 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.42 released.
• 28 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 18 released.

• 3 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.43 released.
• 8 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU40 released.
• 8 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 19 released.
• 9 - Pocket: Pocket Edition 1.0.4 released.
• 14 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU50 released.
• 28 - Pocket: Pocket Edition 1.0.5 released.
• 28 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU51 released.
• 28 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU41 released.
• 28 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.44 released.
• 28 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.44 released.
• 28 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.44 released.
• 29 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 20 released.
• 31 - Pocket: The first Pocket Edition 1.1.0 build (1.1.0.0) is released.

• 4 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.45 released.
• 4 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.46 released.
• 4 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.45 released.
• 7 – PC: 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.
• 11 - Pocket: Pocket Edition 1.0.6 released.
• 20 - Pocket: Pocket Edition 1.0.7 released.
• 25 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU52 released.
• 25 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU42 released.
• 25 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.47 released.
• 25 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.48 released.
• 25 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.47 released.
• 26 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 21 released.

• 4 - Pocket: Pocket Edition 1.0.8 released.
• 11 – Legacy Console: Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition officially released.
• 18 - Pocket: Pocket Edition 1.0.9 released.
• 22 - Education: 1.0.17 released, Introduction of Code builder.
• 30 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.49 released.
• 30 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU53 released.
• 30 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU43 released.
• 30 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.50 released.
• 30 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.50 released.
• 30 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.49 released.
• 31 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 23 released.
• 31 - Nintendo Switch: Nintendo Switch Edition 1.0.3 released.

• 1 - Pocket: Discovery Update released as Pocket Edition 1.1.0
• 1 - Cobalt W.A.S.D. is announced and released in beta.
• 5 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.50 released.
• 7 – Java: World of Color Update released as Java Edition 1.12^[66]
• 7 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.51 released.
• 8 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.51 released.
• 11 – Mojang announces the Super Duper Graphics Pack.
• 20 - Pocket: Pocket Edition 1.1.1 released.
• 23-26 - Pocket: Pocket Edition 1.1.2 released.
• 27 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU54 released.
• 27 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU44 released.
• 27 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.52 released.
• 27 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.52 released.
• 27 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.52 released.
• 27 - Nintendo Switch: Nintendo Switch Edition 1.0.4 released.
• 27 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.53 released.
• 27 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.53 released.
• 28 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 24 released.
• 29 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.54 released.
• 30 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.53 released.

• 4 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU45 released.
• 4 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.54 released.
• 6 - Pocket: Pocket Edition 1.1.3 released.
• 6 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU55 released.
• 6 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU46 released.
• 10 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 25 released.
• 11 – Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two: Episode 1 - Hero in Residence released.
• 18 – Minecraft: The Island published.
• 19 - Pocket: Pocket Edition 1.1.4 released.
• 19 - Education: 1.0.18 released.
• 25 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU56 released.
• 25 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU47 released.
• 25 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.55 released.
• 25 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.55 released.
• 25 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.55 released.
• 25 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 26 released.
• 31 - Bedrock: The first Bedrock Edition 1.2.0 beta (1.2.0.2) is released.
• 31 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU48 released.
• 31 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.56 released.

• 1-7 - Pocket: Pocket Edition 1.1.5 the final update except iOS.
• 3 - Java: Java Edition 1.12.1 released.
• 8 – PC: Open beta for Chinese version of Minecraft was released.
• 8 – Mojang 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.
• 15–17 – Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two: Episode 2 - Giant Consequences released.
• 22 – Minecraft: Story Mode released on the Nintendo Switch.
• 29 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU57 released.
• 29 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU49 released.
• 29 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.57 released.
• 29 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.56 released.
• 29 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.56 released.
• 29 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 27 released.

• 4 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.58 released.
• 13 – Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition officially got announced and released.
• 15 - Pocket: Pocket Edition 1.1.7 the final update for iOS.
• 15 – iOS: Open beta for Chinese version of Minecraft was released.
• 18 - Java: Java Edition 1.12.2 released.
• 18 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.59 released.
• 19–21 – Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two: Episode 3 - Jailhouse Block released.
• 20 – Bedrock: Minecraft Better Together 1.2 released.
• 20 – Android: Open beta for Chinese version of Minecraft was released.
• 20 – ''Bedrock Edition released on Xbox One.

• 6 – Georgii "Fry" Gavrichev joins Mojang as a developer for the Java edition.
• 9 - Education: 1.0.21 released.
• 19 – Will Arnett is confirmed as co-host of MINECON Earth 2017.^[67]
• 25 – Java: The first Java Edition 1.13 snapshot (17w43a) is released.
• 27 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU58 released.
• 27 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.60 released.
• 27 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.57 released.
• 27 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.57 released.
• 27 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 28 released.

• ? – Bartosz Bok joins Mojang as a developer for Java Edition.^[when?]
• 7–9 – Minecraft: Story Mode': Episode 4 - Below the Bedrock released.
• 10' - Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition officially got a physical release.
• 14 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU59 released.
• 14 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU50 released.
• 14 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.61 released.
• 14 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.62 released.
• 14 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.61 released.
• 14 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 29 released.
• 18 – 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.

• 19 – Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two: Episode 5 - Above and Beyond released.
• 19 - Xbox: Xbox 360 Edition TU60 released.
• 19 - Xbox: Xbox One Edition CU51 released.
• 19 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.64 released.
• 19 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.64 released.
• 19 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.64 released.
• 19 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 30 released.
• 19 - Nintendo Switch: Nintendo Switch Edition 1.0.11 released.

• 5 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.65 released.
• 10 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.65 released.
• 18 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU61 released.
• 19 – Minecraft hits 74 million active players and 144 million total sales.^[68]
• 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.^[69]
• 30 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU62 released.
• 30 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU52 released.
• 30 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.66 released.
• 30 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.66 released.
• 30 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.66 released.
• 30 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 31 released.

• 22 - Education: Chemistry Update is released as 1.0.27.

• 15 – Minecraft: The Crash is announced as the second Minecraft novel.^[70]
• 27 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU63 released.
• 27 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU53 released.
• 27 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.67 released
• 27 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.67 released.
• 27 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.67 released.
• 27 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 32 released.
• 28 - Bedrock: The first Bedrock Edition 1.4.0 beta (1.2.14.2) is released.

• 6 - Education: 1.0.28 released.
• 10 – MINECON Earth 2018's date is announced for September 29th, 2018.^[71]
• 14 – The Coral Crafters regrowth project is announced.^[72]
• 24 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU64 released.
• 24 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU54 released.
• 24 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.68 released.
• 24 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.68 released.
• 24 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.68 released.
• 24 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 33 released.
• 25 - Bedrock: The first Bedrock Edition 1.5.0 beta (1.5.0.0) is released.
• 26 – Mojang announces the co-hosts of MINECON Earth 2018.^[73]

• 11 – Cory "cojomax99" Scheviak joins Mojang as a developer for Java Edition.
• 16 – Bedrock: Update Aquatic (Phase One) released as Bedrock Edition 1.4.0^[74]
• 23 – Bedrock: 1.4.1 released for Android, Fire OS, and Fire TV.
• 23 – Bedrock: 1.4.2 released for all devices.
• 29 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU65 released.
• 29 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU55 released.
• 29 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.70 released.
• 29 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.69 released.
• 29 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.69 released.
• 29 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 34 released.

• 5 – Bedrock: 1.4.3 released exclusively for iOS.
• 7 – Bedrock: 1.4.4 released exclusively for Android, Fire OS, and Fire TV.
• 12 - Education: Update Aquatic is released as 1.4.
• 13 – Netflix is revealed to add Minecraft: Story Mode to its service in late 2018 in an exclusive by TechRadar.^[75]
• 14 - Bedrock: The first Bedrock Edition 1.6.0 beta (1.6.0.1) is released.
• 20 - Scrolls is made free to play and has its name changed to Caller's Bane.
• 21 – Bedrock Edition released on Nintendo Switch as Bedrock Edition 1.2.12.^[76]
• 21 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU66 released.
• 21 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU56 released.
• 21 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.73 released.
• 21 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.73 released.
• 21 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.73 released.
• 21 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 35 released.

• 10 – Bedrock: Update Aquatic (Phase Two) release as Bedrock Edition 1.5.0^[77]
• 18 – Java: Update Aquatic released as Java Edition 1.13^[78]
• 18 - Minecraft: The Crash released.
• 19 – Bedrock: 1.5.1 released for Switch.
• 20 – Bedrock: 1.5.1 released for all other platforms.
• 24 – Bedrock: 1.5.2 released for all platforms except Fire OS and Fire TV.
• 25 – Bedrock: 1.5.2 released for Fire OS and Fire TV.
• 31 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU67 released.
• 31 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.74 released.
• 31 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.74 released.
• 31 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.74 released.
• 31 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 36 released.

• 7 – Bedrock: 1.5.3 released.
• 22 – Java: Java Edition 1.13.1 released
• 23 - Bedrock: The first Bedrock Edition 1.7.0 beta (1.7.0.2) is released.
• 24 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU57 released.
• 28 – Bedrock: 1.6.0 released.
• 28 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU68 released.
• 28 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.75 released.
• 28 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.75 released.
• 28 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.75 released.
• 28 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 37 released.

• 10 – MINECON Earth 2018 panels are announced.^[79]
• 11 - Xbox 360: Update Aquatic released as Xbox 360 Edition TU69.
• 11 - PlayStation 3: Update Aquatic released as PlayStation 3 Edition 1.76.
• 11 - PlayStation 4: Update Aquatic released as PlayStation 4 Edition 1.76.
• 11 - PlayStation Vita: Update Aquatic released as PlayStation Vita Edition 1.76.
• 11 - Wii U: Update Aquatic released as Wii U Edition Patch 38.
• 17 – Bedrock: 1.6.1 is released
• 17 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.77 released.
• 20 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.77 released.
• 25 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU70 released.
• 25 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.78 released.
• 25 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.78 released.
• 25 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.77 released.
• 25 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 39 released.
• 29 – During the MINECON Earth 2018 event, the Village and Pillage update was announced and some of its main features were showcased.

• 1 – Bedrock: 1.6.2 released for iOS.
• 10 - Bedrock: The first Bedrock Edition 1.8.0 beta (1.8.0.8) is released.
• 15 – Bedrock: 1.7.0 released for iOS.
• 16 – Bedrock: 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.
• 23 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU71 released.
• 23 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.80 released.
• 23 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.79 released.
• 23 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.79 released.
• 23 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 40 released.
• 24 – Java: The first Java Edition 1.14 snapshot (18w43a) is released.
• 31 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.81 released.

• 2 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.81 released.
• 2 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.81 released.
• 6 – Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two released on the Nintendo Switch.
• 6 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU72 released.
• 7 – Bedrock: 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.
• 14 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 41 released.
• 12 - Education: Code Builder Update is released as 1.7.
• 15 - Bedrock: The first Bedrock Edition 1.9.0 beta (1.9.0.0) is released.
• 27 – The first three episodes of Minecraft: Story Mode are released on Netflix.

• 5 – The final two episodes of Minecraft: Story Mode are released on Netflix.^[80]
• 10 - Catastrophic Pandamonium released.
• 11 – Bedrock: 1.8.0 released.^[81]
• 17 – Bedrock: 1.8.1 released for Nintendo Switch.^[82]
• 18 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU73 released.
• 18 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.82 released.
• 18 - PlayStation 4: 1.83 released.
• 18 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.82 released.
• 18 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 42 released.
• 21 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.84 released.

• 8 – Bedrock: 1.8.1 released for all platforms.
• 11 - Minecraft: The Crash (map) released.
• 11 - Minecraft: The Crash (trailer) released.
• 11 – 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.
• 25 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.85 released.
• 30 - Bedrock: The first Bedrock Edition 1.10.0 beta (1.10.0.3) is released.

• 5 – Bedrock: 1.9.0 released.^[83]
• 21 - Bedrock: The first Bedrock Edition 1.11.0 beta (1.11.0.1) is released.
• 26 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.88 released.

• 7 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.89 released.
• 19 – Bedrock: Texture Update released as Bedrock Edition 1.10.0^[84]
• 19 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU74 released.
• 19 - PlayStation 3: PlayStation 3 Edition 1.83 released.
• 19 - PlayStation Vita: PlayStation Vita Edition 1.83 released.
• 19 - Wii U: Wii U Edition Patch 43 the final update.
• 21 - Education: 1.9 released, dubbed "Spring Release".
• 27 – Bedrock: 1.10.1 released for Windows 10.^[85]

• 1 - Java: Snapshot 3D Shareware v1.34 is announced as an April Fools' joke.
• 3 – Minecraft: Java Edition surpasses 30 million sales.
• 15 - PlayStation 4: Texture Update released as PlayStation 4 Edition 1.90.
• 17 - Bedrock The first Bedrock Edition 1.12.0 beta (1.12.0.2) is released.
• 17 - The Traveling Trader released.
• 23 – Village & Pillage is released as Java Edition 1.14 and Bedrock Edition 1.11.0.^[86][87]
• 23 - Java: Texture Update released as Java Edition 1.14.
• 26 – Bedrock: 1.11.1 released for all devices except Nintendo Switch.^[88]
• 30 - Xbox 360: Xbox 360 Edition TU75 as final released.

• 2 – Bedrock: 1.11.1 released for Nintendo Switch^[89] and 1.11.2 released for Xbox One.^[90]
• 7 – A remake of Classic 0.0.23a_01 is uploaded to classic.minecraft.net to celebrate 10 years of Minecraft (Java Edition).^[91]
• 13 – Minecraft Earth announced.^[92]
• 13 – Java: 1.14.1 released.^[93]
• 17 – Bedrock: 1.11.3 released for all devices except Switch.^[94]
• 17 - Minecraft: Minecraft Turns 10 and that same day, 10 Years of Minecraft Map is officially released.
• 23 – Bedrock: 1.11.4 released.^[95]
• 27 – Java: 1.14.2 released.^[96]
• 31 - Mojang announces that Minecraft: Story Mode will no longer be supported and that players have until June 25, 2019 to download their episodes.^[97]

• 3 - PlayStation 4: Village & Pillage released as PlayStation 4 Edition 1.91.
• 5 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.92 released.
• 25 – Java: 1.14.3 released.^[98]
• 25 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.93 released.
• 25 - Story Mode: Minecraft: Story Mode Season 1 & 2 took down from stores and stopped being supported.
• 27 - Bedrock: The first Bedrock Edition 1.13.0 beta (1.13.0.1) released for Windows and Xbox.
• 27 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.94 released.

• 1 - Bedrock: The first Bedrock Edition 1.13.0 beta (1.13.0.1) released for Android.
• 9 – Bedrock: 1.12.0 released for all devices except Android.
• 10 – Bedrock: 1.12.0 released for Android^[99][99]
• 16 – Minecraft Earth released as a closed beta in London and Seattle, with other cities soon to follow.^[100]
• 19 – Java: 1.14.4 released.^[101]

• 12 – Mojang announces that development of the Super Duper Graphics Pack has been discontinued.^[102]
• 14 - Education: 1.12.0 released, dubbed the "Back to School Update".
• 22 – Java: The first Java Edition 1.15 snapshot (19w34a) is released.

• 2 – Bedrock: 1.12.1 is released for Android^[103]
• 3 – Bedrock: 1.12.1 is released for all other devices.
• 9 - PlayStation 4: PlayStation 4 Edition 1.95 the final update.
• 24 - iPadOS is released to Bedrock, Education, and China Editions.
• 28 – MINECON Live 2019 held, announcing the Nether Update (Java Edition 1.16) and the release date for Minecraft Earth (October 2019).^[104]
• 30 - Education: 1.12.1 released.

• 9-12 - Bedrock: The first Bedrock Edition 1.14.0 beta (1.14.0.1) is released.
• 17 – ''Minecraft Earth early access is available, starting in Iceland and New Zealand.^[105]
• 29 – Bedrock: 1.13.0 released.^[106]

• 12 – Bedrock: 1.13.1 released.^[107]
• 12 - Education: 1.12.5 released, dubbed the "Library Update".
• 14 – Bedrock: 1.13.2 released for iOS only.^[108]
• 20 – Bedrock: 1.13.3 released for iOS only.^[109]

• 3 – Realms Plus was launched for Bedrock Edition as an upgraded subscription of Minecraft Realms.^[110]
• 3 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU58 released
• 5 - Kingbdogz announced he would be joining Mojang Studios.^[111]
• 10 – Buzzy Bees is released as Java Edition 1.15 and Bedrock Edition 1.14.0, (does not release on Switch.)^[112][113]
• 10 – ''Bedrock Edition released on PlayStation 4.^[114]
• 11 – ''Minecraft Earth early access has rolled out to over 110 countries.^[115][116]
• 11 – Buzzy Bees is released on Switch.
• 13 – Bedrock: 1.14.0.12 released for PlayStation 4.^[117]
• 17 – Java: 1.15.1 released.^[118]
• 18 – Earth: 0.9.0 released.^[119]
• 18 – Bedrock: 1.14.1 released for all devices except PS4 and Switch.^[120]
• 19 – Bedrock: 1.14.1 released for PS4 and Switch.

• 15 – Earth: 0.10.0 released.^[119]
• 21 – Java: 1.15.2 released.^[121]
• 28 – Bedrock: 1.14.20 released for all platforms except Switch.^[122]
• 28 – Earth: 0.11.0 released.^[119]
• 31 - Education: 1.12.60 released.

• 4 - Bedrock: 1.14.20 released for Switch.
• 5 – Java: The first Java Edition 1.16 snapshot (20w06a) is released.
• 11 – Bedrock: 1.14.30 released for all platforms except Switch.^[123]
• 11 – Earth: 0.12.0 released.^[119]
• 12 - Bedrock: The first Bedrock Edition 1.16.0 beta (1.15.0.51) is released.
• 18 – Bedrock: 1.14.30 released for Switch.
• 27 – Earth: 0.13.0 released.^[119]
• 29 – This is the first leap day on which no new game version was released; 2012 had 1.2 and 2016 had 1.9.

• 3 – Bedrock: 1.14.41 released for PlayStation 4.^[124]
• 12 – Earth: 0.14.0 released.^[119]
• 25 – Earth: 0.15.0 released.^[119]

• 1 - Java: 20w14∞ released as an April Fools' joke.
• 14 – Earth: 0.16.0 released.^[119]
• 15 – Bedrock: 1.14.60 released.^[125]
• 15 - Legacy console: The final update releases (PlayStation 3 & Vita 1.84), which discontinues legacy console edition.
• 28 – Earth: 0.17.0 released.^[119]

• 6 – Earth: 0.17.1 released.^[119]
• 11 – Earth: 0.17.2 released.^[119]
• 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: 0.18.0 released.^[119]
• 26 – Minecraft Dungeons released to the public.^[126]

• 2 – Earth: 0.19.0 released.^[119]
• 9 – Dungeons: 1.1.2.0 released.^[127]
• 17 – Dungeons: 1.2.0.0 released for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.^[127]
• 18 – Earth: 0.20.0 released.^[119]
• 22 – Dungeons: 1.2.0.0 released for Windows and Xbox One.^[127]
• 23 – Nether Update is released as Java Edition 1.16 and Bedrock Edition 1.16.0.^[128]
• 24 – Java: 1.16.1 released.^[129]
• 29 – Bedrock: 1.16.1 released for Android, Gear VR, Windows 10, and Windows 10 Mobile.^[130]
• 30 – Dungeons: 1.3.2.0 released, with the Jungle Awakens DLC.^[127][131]
• 30 – Bedrock: 1.16.1 released for Fire OS, Xbox One, and Playstation 4.

• 1 – Bedrock: 1.16.1 released for Fire TV.
• 3 – Bedrock: 1.16.1 released for Nintendo Switch.
• 6 – Bedrock: 1.16.1 released for iOS.
• 8 – Bedrock: 1.16.1.03 released for PlayStation 4.^[130]
• 16 – Bedrock: 1.16.1.04 released for PlayStation 4.^[130]
• 16 – Earth: 0.21.0 released.^[119]
• 21 – Bedrock: 1.16.10 released for iOS, Windows 10, Android, Gear VR, and Windows 10 Mobile.^[132]
• 31 – Earth: 0.22.0 released.^[119]

• 7 - Education: 1.14.31 released, and on that release Chrome OS is released on Education Edition. It is dubbed "Chromebook Release".
• 11 - Bedrock: 1.16.20 released.^[133]
• 11 - Java: 1.16.2 released.^[134]
• 12 – Earth: 0.23.0 released.^[119]
• 20 – Bedrock: 1.16.21 released for Nintendo Switch.^[135]
• 25 – Earth: 0.24.0 released.^[119]
• 26 – Bedrock: 1.16.40 released for PlayStation 4.^[136]

• 3 – Bedrock: 1.16.40 released for Windows 10, Windows 10 Moblie, Android, Gear VR, Fire OS, and Xbox One.^[137]
• 4 – Bedrock: 1.16.40 released for iOS and Fire TV.
• 8 – Dungeons: 1.4.3.0 released, with the Creeping Winter DLC.^[127][138]
• 10 – Java: 1.16.3 released.^[139]
• 11 – Bedrock: 1.16.40 released for Nintendo Switch.
• 14 – Dungeons: 1.4.4.0 released for Xbox One.^[127]
• 17 – Earth: 0.25.0 released.^[119]
• 22 – Bedrock: 1.16.42 released for PlayStation 4.^[140]
• 22 – Bedrock: 1.16.50 released for iOS.^[141]
• 22 - Education: 1.14.32 is released for ChromeOS.
• 23 – Bedrock: 1.16.60 released for PlayStation 4.^[142]
• 24 – Earth: 0.26.0 released.^[119]
• 25 – Bedrock: 1.16.61 released for PlayStation 4.^[143]
• 29 – Dungeons: 1.4.6.0 released for Windows.^[127]

• 1 – Steve is announced for Nintendo Switch game Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, with Alex, Zombie, and Enderman as alternate costumes.^[144]
• 3 – Minecraft Live 2020 was held, announcing the Caves & Cliffs update.^[145]
• 6 – Earth: 0.27.0 released.^[119]
• 20 – Earth: 0.28.0 released.^[119]
• 21 – Mojang announced that all Mojang accounts will be migrated to Microsoft accounts and will receive a cape.^[146]
• 26 – Dungeons: 1.5.0.0 released.^[127]

• 2 – Java: 1.16.4 released.^[147]
• 3 – Earth: 0.29.0 released.^[119]
• 4 – Java: The first Java Edition 1.17 snapshot (20w45a) is released.
• 10 - Education: 1.14.50 released, dubbed "Learn to Code Update".
• 11 – Dungeons: 1.5.1.0 released for Xbox Series X|S.^[127]
• 13 - Education: Education Edition 1.14.54 released.^[148]
• 17 – Dungeons: 1.6.0.0 released.^[127]
• 17 – Bedrock: 1.16.100 released.^[149]
• 17 – Earth: 0.30.0 released.^[119]
• 23 – Bedrock: 1.16.101 released.^[150]
• 23 – Dungeons: 1.6.1.09 released for PlayStation.^[127]

• 1 – Buying Minecraft: Java Edition now requires a Microsoft account.^[151]
• 1 – Earth: 0.31.0 released.^[119]
• 8 – Bedrock: 1.16.200 released.^[152]
• 9 – Dungeons: 1.7.2.0 released, with the Howling Peaks DLC.^[127][153]
• 14 – Earth: 0.32.0 released.^[119]
• 15 – Bedrock: 1.16.201 released.^[154]

• 5 – Mojang announces that Minecraft Earth will shut down in June 30, 2021.^[155]
• 5 – Earth: 0.33.0 released as the final update to the game.^[119]
• 15 – Java: 1.16.5 released.^[156]

• 24 – Dungeons: 1.8.0.0 released, with the Flames of the Nether DLC.^[127][157]

• 1 – Dungeons: 1.8.1.0 released for Xbox Series X|S.^[127]
• 9 – Bedrock: 1.16.210 released.^[158]
• 24 – Dungeons: 1.8.6.0 released.^[127]
• 25 - Bedrock: The first Bedrock Edition 1.17.0 beta (1.16.230.50) is released.

• 6 – Bedrock: 1.16.220 released.^[159]
• 14 – Mojang announces the Caves & Cliffs update to be split into two parts due to health concerns and the large amount of content.^[160]
• 22 – Bedrock: 1.16.221 released.^[161]

• 5 – Dungeons: 1.8.8.0 released.^[127]
• 12 – Java: 21w19a released, increasing the minimum Java version to 16. Microsoft announced Microsoft Build of OpenJDK's general availability on 25 this month, mentioning its usage by millions of Minecraft players.^[162]
• 26 – Dungeons: 1.9.1.0 released, with the Hidden Depths DLC.^{[127] [163]}
• 26 - Education: Camps & Clubs is released as 1.14.70.
• 31 - Java and Bedrock: Caves & Cliffs release date was announced via tweet, for Jun 8, 2021.

• 8 – Part I of Caves & Cliffs is released as Java Edition 1.17 and Bedrock Edition 1.17.0. ^[164]
• 14 – Bedrock: 1.17.1 released for Nintendo Switch.^[165]
• 22 – Bedrock: 1.17.2 released.^[166]
• 30 – Earth: Minecraft Earth is discontinued.^[167]

• 6 – Java: 1.17.1 released.^[168]
• 13 – Bedrock: 1.17.10 released.^[169]
• 13 - Java: Java Edition 1.18 World Generation Experimental Snapshots opened up to the public. ^[170]
• 13 - Bedrock: Bedrock Edition 1.18 World Generation Experimental Gameplay features opened up to the public. ^[171]
• 28 - Dungeons: 1.10.1.0 and 1.10.2.0 (Windows Store) released.^[172]

• 9 - Bedrock: 1.17.11 released.^[173]
• 11 - Dungeons: 1.10.3.0 released.^[174]

• 2 - Dungeons: 1.10.4.0 released for Switch only.
• 15 – Java: The first Java Edition 1.18 snapshot (21w37a) is released.
• 21 – Bedrock: 1.17.30 released.^[175]
• 22 - Dungeons: Steam is released to Minecraft Dungeons.
• 23 - Deltarune Chapter 2 released, featuring a character who refers to "Minecrap" and "bubsidian."^[176]
• 30 - Bedrock: 1.17.32 released.

• 5 - Bedrock: 1.17.34 released for Android, iOS, and iPadOS.
• 6 - Bedrock: 1.17.34 released for other platforms except for FireOS.
• 6 - Bedrock: The first Bedrock Edition 1.18.0 beta (1.18.0.20) is released.
• 7 - Bedrock: 1.17.34 released for FireOS.
• 13 - Dungeons: 1.11.1.0 released.^[177]
• 16 – Minecraft Live 2021 was held, announcing The Wild Update.^[178]
• 19 – Bedrock: 1.17.40 released.^[179]
• 27 - Bedrock: 1.17.41 released except for FireOS.
• 29 - Bedrock: 1.17.41 released for FireOS.

• 2 - Education: GOAT Update is released as 1.17.30.
• 4 - Education: Education Edition 1.17.30.52 released.^[148]
• 30 – Part II of Caves & Cliffs is released as Java Edition 1.18 and Bedrock Edition 1.18.0. ^[180]

• 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.
• 9 - Caves & Cliffs Explorers released.
• 10 – Java: 1.18.1 released.^[181]
• 14 - Education: 1.17.31 released.
• 14 – Dungeons: 1.12.0.0 released.^[182]
• 15 – Minecraft surpassed 1 Trillion views on YouTube, becoming the first ever franchise in any media to reach this milestone.^{[183][184][185]}
• 17 – Dungeons: 1.12.1.0 released for PC only.^[186]

• 12 – Dungeons: 1.12.2.0 released for Consoles only.^[187]
• 27 - Bedrock: The first 1.18.30 beta (1.18.20.21) is released.
• 31 - Bedrock: Minecraft Preview is released on iOS and iPadOS as 1.18.20.22.

• 7 - Bedrock: Minecraft Preview is released on Xbox insider as 1.18.20.24.
• 7 - The World Warrior released.
• 8 - Bedrock: 1.18.10 released.
• 8 - Dungeons: 1.13.1.0 released.^[188]
• 8 - Education: 1.17.32 released.
• 9 - Bedrock: Minecraft Preview is released on Windows as 1.18.20.26.
• 11 - Bedrock: 1.18.11 is released for Switch.
• 16 - Bedrock: 1.18.12 released except for Switch.
• 17 - Java: Deep Dark Experimental Snapshot 1 released^[189]
• 25 - Dungeons: Steam Deck is released to Minecraft Dungeons.
• 28 - Java: 1.18.2 released.

• 16 - Java: The first Java Edition 1.19 snapshot (22w11a) is released.

• 1 - Java: 22w13oneBlockAtATime released as an April Fools' joke.
• 6 - Bedrock: The first 1.19.0 beta (1.19.0.20) is released.
• 18 - Jason Momoa is announced to star in A Minecraft Movie.^[190]
• 19 - Bedrock: 1.18.30 released.
• 20 - Dungeons: 1.14.1.0 released.^[191]
• 27 - Bedrock: 1.18.31 released except for Switch.
• 29 - Bedrock: 1.18.31 released for Switch.

• 5 - Bedrock: 1.18.32 is released for Android.^[192]
• 6 - Bedrock: 1.18.32 is released for FireOS and Switch.
• 13 - Bedrock: 1.18.33 is released for Switch.^[193]
• 25 - Bedrock: The first 1.19.10 beta (1.19.10.20) is released.^[194]
• 25 - Dungeons: 1.15.0.0 released.^[195]
• 26 - The Wild Update is now set to release in June 7, 2022.^[196]
• 27 - Bedrock: Xbox no longer requires insider for preview versions.
• 31 - Young Gru released.
• 31 - Minecraft: Amazing Bite-Size Builds released.

• 7 - The Wild Update is released as Java Edition 1.19 and Bedrock Edition 1.19.0.^{[197][198][199]}
• 8 - Dungeons: 1.15.1.0 released.^[200]
• 12 - Legends: Minecraft Legends announced.^[201]
• 15 - Java: The first Java Edition 1.19.1 snapshot (22w24a) is released.^[202]
• 17 - Caves & Cliffs Explorers (cinematic) released.
• 22 - Bedrock: 1.19.2 released.^[203]
• 29-30 - Bedrock: The first Bedrock Edition 1.19.20 beta (beta 1.19.20.20) is released.^[204]

• 12 - Bedrock: 1.19.10 released.^[205]
• 26 - Bedrock: 1.19.11 released.^[206]
• 27 - Java: 1.19.1 released.^[207]

• 4 - Java and Bedrock: The first Bedrock Edition 1.19.30 beta (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).
• 5 - Java: 1.19.2 released.^[208][209]
• 9 - Bedrock: 1.19.20 released.^[210]
• 9 - Education: Mobile, Multiplayer & More is released as 1.18.32.
• 17 - The Server Test is held.
• 23 - Bedrock: 1.19.21 released except for Switch.^[211]
• 24-26 - The 2022 Boss Vote Event is held.
• 25 - Bedrock: 1.19.21 released on Switch.

• 1 - Bedrock: 1.19.22 released.^[212]
• 1 - Minecraft Annual 2023 released.
• 8 - Bedrock: The first Bedrock Edition 1.19.40 beta (beta 1.19.40.20) has been released.
• 17 - The Spamton Sweepstakes are held, featuring a character referring to "Minecrap."^[213]
• 19 - LaLiga Skin Pack released.
• 20 - Bedrock: 1.19.30 released.^[214]

• 4 - Bedrock: 1.19.31 released.^[215]
• 4 - Minecraft: Guide to Survival (Updated) released.
• 6 - Mob Vote Skin Pack 2022 released.
• 13 - Dungeons Hero Skin Pack released.
• 14-15 - The 2022 Mob Vote Event server is held, hosting the 2022 Mob Vote.
• 15 - Minecraft Live 2022 was held, announcing 1.20.
• 25 - Bedrock: 1.19.40^[216] and Education: 1.18.42 released.^[217]

• 1 - Epic Inventions released.
• 3-7 - Bedrock: 1.19.41 released.^[218]
• 22 - Minecraft: Guide to Redstone (Updated) released.
• 22 - The Official Minecraft Coloring Adventures Book released.^[219]
• 29 - Bedrock: 1.19.50 released.^[220]

• 6 - The Official Minecraft Coloring Book released.
• 7 - Java: 1.19.3 released.^[221]
• 13 - Bedrock: 1.19.51 released.^[222]
• 13 - Minecraft: Master Builds released.

• 3 - The Sky's the Limit! released.^[223]
• 12 - Start a New Minecraft Story – Official Trailer released.
• 17 - Education: 1.18.45 released.^[224]
• 23 - Camp Enderwood released.

• 1 - Privacy Prodigy released.
• 7-8 - Bedrock: 1.19.60 released.^[225]
• 16-18 - Bedrock: 1.19.62 released.^[226]
• 24 - Bedrock: 1.19.63 released.^[227]

• 2 - Artemis: Rocket Build released.
• 7 - Minecraft Legends: Return of the Piglins released.^[228]
• 14 - Java: 1.19.4 released.^[229]
• 14-15 - Bedrock: 1.19.70 released.^[230]
• 17-20 - Bedrock: 1.19.71 released.^[231]
• 20 - Bedrock: 1.19.72 released for PS4 only.^[232]
• 22 - Java: The first Java Edition 1.20 snapshot (23w12a) is released.
• 29 - Bedrock: 1.19.73 released for any platform except Switch.^[233]

• 1 - Java: Java Edition 23w13a_or_b released as an April Fools' joke.
• 4 - Minecraft: Gather, Cook, Eat! Official Cookbook released.
• 12 - Bedrock: The first Bedrock Edition 1.20.0 preview (Preview 1.20.0.20) is released.
• 12 - Education: The Wild Update released as 1.19.52.^[234]
• 18 - Minecraft Legends released to the public.^[235]
• 18 - Official Launch Trailer released.
• 18 - Nature Snap released.
• 26 - Bedrock: 1.19.80 released.^[236]
• 27 - Bedrock: 1.19.81 released.^[237]

• 4 - SpongeBob SquarePants – Musical released.
• 12-14 - The Minecraft Legends Live Event is held.
• 9 - Minecraft: Super Bite-Size Builds released.^[238]
• 17 - Bedrock: 1.19.83 released.^[239]

• 7 - Trails & Tales is released as Java Edition 1.20^[240] and Bedrock Edition 1.20.0^[241].
• 23-25 - The Trails & Tales Event is held.
• 12 - Java: 1.20.1 released.^[242]
• 19 - Timeless Trails released.
• 21 - Bedrock: 1.20.1 released.^[243]
• 26 - Education: 1.19.53 released.^[244]

• 11 - Bedrock: 1.20.10 released.^[245]
• 18 - Bedrock: 1.20.12 released.^[246]
• 18 - Minecraft: Zombies Return! released.
• 24 - Bedrock: 1.20.13 released for iOS and iPadOS only.^[247]
• 26 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles released.

• 3 - Minecraft Annual 2024 released.
• 8 - Bedrock: 1.20.14 released for PlayStation only^[248] and Education: Trails & Tales released as 1.20.12.^[249]
• 16 - Bedrock: 1.20.15 released.^[250]
• 16 - Disney Worlds of Adventure released.

• 11 - Mummy Mayhem released.
• 13 - LatinExplorers 2 released.
• 13 - Minecraft Live is back for 2023! released.
• 19 - Bedrock: 1.20.30 released.^[251]
• 21 - Java: 1.20.2 released.^[252]
• 22 - Nerf World released.
• 26 - Bedrock: 1.20.31 released.^[253]
• 26 - Minecraft: Guide to Exploration (Updated) released.
• 26 - Minecraft Annual 2024 released.
• 28 - Dungeons: 1.17.0.0 is announced as the final update of Minecraft Dungeons.^[254]

• 5 - Bedrock: 1.20.32 released.^[255]
• 10 - LALIGA Skin Pack released.
• 13-16 - The 2023 Mob Vote Event is held, hosting the 2023 Mob Vote.
• 15 - Minecraft Live 2023 was held, announcing 1.21.
• 17 - Minecraft: Mobspotter’s Encyclopedia released.^[256]
• 18 - Minecraft Legends Skin Pack released.
• 21 - A Tale of Two Friends was released on its own.
• 24 - Bedrock: 1.20.40 released.^[257]
• 31 - Minecraft: The Official Pop-Up released.

• 2 - Bedrock: 1.20.41 released.^[258]
• 8 - Education: 1.20.13 released.^[259]
• 30 - Danielle Brooks and Sebastian Eugene Hansen are announced to star in A Minecraft Movie.^[260]

• 4 - Jurassic World Adventures released.
• 5 - Bats and Pots is released as Java Edition 1.20.3^[261] and Bedrock Edition 1.20.50.^[262]
• 6 - Emma Myers is announced to be starring in A Minecraft Movie.^[263]
• 7 - Java: 1.20.4 released.^[264]
• 14 - Bedrock: 1.20.51 released.^[265]
• 19-22 - The Universal Studios Event is held.

• 10 - Legends: 1.18.19068 is announced as the final update for Minecraft Legends. Snow vs Snouts becomes available.
• 11 - Planet Earth III released.
• 17 - Jack Black is announced to star in A Minecraft Movie.^[266]
• 26 - Good Game released.

• 6 - Bedrock: 1.20.60/61 released^[267]
• 15 - Bedrock: 1.20.62 released^[268]
• 20 - Sweet Summer released.

• 9 - LDShadowLady teases her involvement with A Minecraft Movie, posting on Instagram about a trip to New Zealand.^[269]
• 12 - Bedrock: 1.20.70/71 released^[270]
• 13 - Minecraft x Marketplace Pass released.
• 19 - Bedrock: 1.20.72 released^[271]
• 19 - The Crafter's Kitchen: An Official Minecraft Cookbook released.
• 25 - DanTDM and Aphmau teased their involvement in A Minecraft Movie, tweeting about traveling to New Zealand for filming.^[272][273]
• 28 - Minecraft Character Creator Sticker Book released.

• 1 - Poisonous Potato Update is released as Java Edition 24w14potato and Poisonous Potato Add-On as an April Fools' joke^[274]
• 1 - Frozen: Anna & Elsa Skin Pack released.
• 1 - Bedrock: 1.20.73 released^[275]
• 3-4 - Bedrock: The first 1.21.0 preview (1.21.0.20) is released.
• 9 - Xbox One: Xbox One Edition CU59 released.
• 15 - Tutorial Skin Pack released.
• 23 - Armored Paws is released as Java Edition 1.20.5^[276] and Bedrock Edition 1.20.80^[277]
• 23 - Armored Paws drop - Official Trailer released.
• 29 - Java: 1.20.6 released^[278] and Bedrock: 1.20.81 released^[279]

• 3 - Java: The first 1.21 snapshot (24w18a) is released.
• 3 - 15 Year Journey is released.
• 7 - Ready. Set. Respawn! released.
• 14 - Minecraft is turning 15 released.
• 15-29 - The 15 Days of Minecraft event occurs.
• 16 - Minecraft Monument Challenge released.
• 21 - 15 Year Party Supplies released.
• 21 - Change your game, your way! released.
• 21 - Minecraft: The Tournament is released.^[280]
• 23 - Fauna Friends released.
• 23 - Halloween Cosplay released.

• 6 - Tetris Add-On released.
• 13 - Tricky Trials is released as Java Edition 1.21^[281] and Bedrock Edition 1.21.0^[282]
• 13 - Tricky Trials Update Official Trailer released.
• 18 - LEGO Minecraft Ideas is released.
• 18 - My Singing Monsters releases the character Rhysmuth, who references Minecraft.
• 20 - Bedrock: 1.21.1 released^[283]
• 25 - Trial Chamber Legends released.

• 2 - Mobs of Minecraft releases The Guardian of the Depths!, Journey of the Snow Golem, and I Escaped an Enderman!
• 9 - Bedrock: 1.21.2 released^[284]
• 9 - Minecraft: Zombies Unleashed! is released.^[285]
• 15 - Bedrock: 1.21.3 released for PlayStation 4 only^[286]
• 16 - Tetris DLC released.
• 22 - The MCC x Minecraft 15th Anniversary Party opens. In the server players can investigate a cave, with a different challenge appearing every day of the week.^[287] On launch, one challenge is available, requriing waving in the plaza.
• 23 - Education: Cloud Update is released as Minecraft Education 1.21.03^[288]
• 23 - Second hieroglyph is revealed, requiring a party popper being popped in front of a statue.
• 24 - Third hieroglpyh is revealed, requiring finding a secret area in a lake.
• 25 - Fifth hieroglpyh is revealed, requiring using a disco ball on a suspicious audience member.
• 26 - Sixth hieroglpyh is revealed, requiring climbing a mountain.
• 27 - Final hieroglpyh is revealed, requiring kissing a frog. Players who achieve all challenges unlock the MCC 15th Year Cape.

• 1 - Minecraft Annual 2025 released.^[289]
• 1 - Lush Bath Bomb Add-On released.^[290]
• 4 - MCC x Minecraft 15th Anniversary Party is closed.
• 5 - Crafty Crew released.
• 8 - Java: 1.21.1 released^[291]
• 13 - Bedrock: 1.21.20 released^[292]
• 14-20 - Bedrock: 1.21.21 released^[293]
• 20 - SpongeBob SquarePants Add-On released.
• 26-27 - Bedrock: 1.21.22 released^[294]
• 29 - Fantastic Fairgrounds released.
• 29 - Minecraft Where's the Zombie released.

• 3 - Bedrock: 1.21.23 released^[295]
• 3 - Education: 1.21.05 released^[296]
• 3 - Minecraft Advent Calendar: Book Collection released.
• 4 - The first teaser trailer for A Minecraft Movie released.^[297]
• 4 - Mumbo Jumbo released a video reviewing the trailer; he had already been cast for the film.^[298]
• 17 - Bedrock: 1.21.30 released^[299]
• 17 - Minecraft Festive Ideas released.
• 18 - Minecraft Live is Coming Soon! released.
• 24 - Transformers released.
• 28 - Minecraft Live 2024 was held, announcing the Bundles of Bravery and the The Garden Awakens drops.
• 30 - Bedrock: 1.21.31 released^[300]

• 8 - James Web Space Telescope released.
• 15 - Dr. Suess released.
• 15 - The World of Minecraft standard definiton released.
• 22 - Bedrock: 1.21.31 released for PlayStation 5.
• 22 - Bundles of Bravery is released as Java Edition 1.21.2.^[301] and Bedrock Edition 1.21.40^[302]
• 22 - Bedrock: 1.21.41 released.^[303]
• 22 - Bundles of Bravery - Official Trailer released.
• 23 - Java: 1.21.3 released.^[304]
• 23 - Bedrock: 1.21.42 released for PlayStation 5 only.
• 24 - Education: 1.21.06 released.^[305]
• 25-30 - Bedrock: 1.21.43 released.^[306]
• 29 - The World of Minecraft deluxe edition released.
• 31 - Bedrock: 1.21.44 released.^[307]

• 4 - Ghost Pets Add-On released.
• 4 - Majestic Camping Add-On released.
• 5 - Bedrock: 1.21.44 released for Nintendo Switch.
• 12 - Minecraft: Journey to the Ancient City is released.^[308]
• 12 - Moana 2 released.
• 18 - Mumbo Jumbo announces his involvement with A Minecraft Movie.^[309]
• 19 - The first full-length trailer for A Minecraft Movie is released.

• 3 - The Garden Awakens is released as Java Edition 1.21.4^[310] and Bedrock Edition 1.21.50.^[311]
• 3 - The Garden Awakens - Official Trailer released.
• 4 - Phantom Frames released.
• 4 - The Garden Awakens skin pack released.
• 4-11 - Expect the unexpected occurs.
• 10 - Scary Furniture Add-On released.
• 10 - Mob Lights Add-On released.
• 10 - Monster Food Add-On released.
• 9-16 - Bedrock: 1.21.51 released.^[312]
• 20 - Lava Chicken Add-On released.
• 26 - A year in blocks released.

• 2 - Minecraft Brain Games is released.
• 7 - Sonic Add-On is released.
• 7 - It’s Now or Nether! is released.
• 21 - Hello Kitty and Friends is released.
• 30 - Minecraft Survival Challenges is released.

• 11 - Bedrock: 1.21.60 released.^[313]
• 19 - Bedrock: 1.21.61 released.^[314]
• 25 - Bedrock: 1.21.62 released.^[315]
• 26 - A Minecraft Movie: Add-on released.
• 27 - A Minecraft Movie: JetPack Add-on released.

• 4 - Uproar in Midport Village is released.
• 4 - Welcome to the Overworld is released.^[316]
• 18 - Aotearoa New Zealand is released.
• 20 - A Minecraft Movie Hero Pack is released.
• 22 - Minecraft LIVE – March 2025 is held, announcing the Chase the Skies drop.^[317]
• 24 - McDonald's Add-On released.
• 25 - Spring to Life is released as Java Edition 1.21.5^[318] and Bedrock Edition 1.21.70.^[319][320]
• 25 - Spring to Life - Official Minecraft Trailer released.
• 25 - Wheel of Steve released.
• 26 - A Minecraft Movie: Capes Trailer released.
• 27 - LEGO Minecraft: Steve's Netherite Adventure released.
• 27 - LEGO Minecraft: Armorsmith Adventure released.
• 27 - Minecraft Biome Adventure Sticker Book released.
• 28 - Bedrock: 1.21.71 released.^[321]
• 28 - A Minecraft Movie DLC released.

• 2 - A Minecraft Movie is theatrically released worldwide.
• 8 - Bedrock: 1.21.72 released.^[322]
• 8 - Minecraft: House of Horrors released.^[323]
• 8 - Mumbo Jumbo shared a video anecdoyte about meeting Jason Momoa.^[324]
• 8 - A MINECRAFT MOVIE The Junior Novelization is released.
• 11 - Bedrock: 1.21.73 released.^[325]
• 11 - Talks of a sequel to A Minecraft Movie are reported to be begin.^[326][327]
• 22 - A Minecraft Movie: From Block to Big Screen released.^[328]
• 23 - Education: 1.21.10 released.^[329]

• 2 - Roundtrip to the Nether released.^[330]
• 6 - Bedrock: 1.21.80 released.^[331]
• 6 - Running Hot and Cold! released.
• 9 - Causing a Cold Commotion released.^[332]
• 12 - Simply the Best released.^[333]
• 14-16 - Bedrock: 1.21.81 released.^[334]
• 15 - Dreamscape Escape released.^[335]
• 16 - Time Capsule Add-On released.
• 19 - Bedrock: 1.21.82 released.^[334]
• 21 - The Magic of Mud released.^[336]
• 30 - Dust Yourself Off and Try Again released.

• 2 - MLB Fan Cave Add-On released.
• 2 - Surf's Up! released.
• 3 - Adidas Adventurers Add-On released.
• 5 - Bedrock: 1.21.84 released.^[337]
• 6 - Finding Inner and Outer Peace released.
• 9 - Sharing is Caring released.
• 10 - How to Train Your Dragon Add-On released.
• 17 - Chase the Skies is released as Java Edition 1.21.6^[338] and Bedrock Edition 1.21.90.^[339]
• 18 - Bedrock: 1.21.91 released on Xbox.
• 18 - Vibrant Memories Add-On
• 19 - Bedrock: 1.21.92 released.^[340]
• 26 - Chase the Skies skin pack released.
• 30 - Java: 1.21.7 released.^[341]

• 1 - LEGO Minecraft Games Book released.
• 3 - Bedrock: 1.21.93 released.^[342]
• 8 - Superman Skin Pack released.
• 14 - Bedrock: 1.21.94 released.^[342]
• 17 - Java: 1.21.8 released.^[343]
• 22 - Education: Chase the Clouds is released as Minecraft Education 1.21.91.^[344]

• 5 - Bedrock: 1.21.100 released.^[345]
• 5 - Super Update is released for Sonic Add-On.
• 13 - Bedrock: 1.21.101 released.^[346]
• 13 - Claims Adjuster Add-On released.
• 14-20 - The Ice Cube Claims Adjuster series released.
• 20 - Education: 1.21.92 released.^[347]

• 2 - Lego Minecraft: Alex vs. Creeper released.^[348]
• 2 - Lego Minecraft: Skeleton Quest released.^[349]
• 9 - Minecraft Annual 2026 released.^[350]
• 9 - Superman DLC released.
• 10 - Minecraft LIVE Official Trailer – September 2025
• 11 - Minecraft: The Ultimate Mobspotters Collection released.^[351]
• 26 - Friendly Fishing Add-On released.
• 27 - Minecraft Live – September 2025 is held, announcing the Mounts of Mayhem drop.
• 27 - Twitch and TikTok drops promoting The Copper Age released.^[352]
• 30 - The Copper Age is released as Java Edition 1.21.9^[353] and Bedrock Edition 1.21.111.^[354]

• 3 - Bedrock: 1.21.112 released.^[355]
• 7 - Java: 1.21.10 released.^[356]
• 7 - LEGO Minecraft Visual Dictionary released.
• 8 - A skin pack promoting The Copper Age released.
• 9 - Bedrock: 1.21.113 released.^[357]
• 9 - A sequel to A Minecraft Movie is officially announced.^[358]
• 14 - Minecraft Official Blocks released.
• 16 - Bedrock: 1.21.114 released.^[359]
• 21 - Minecraft: One Last Quest released.^[360]
• 28 - Bedrock: 1.21.120 released.^[361]
• 28 - Eyes of the Endermen! released.
• 30 - Education: 1.21.93 released.^[362]

• 4 - Bedrock: 1.21.121 released.^[363]
• 10 - Bedrock: 1.21.122 released.^[364]
• 11 - Minecraft Escape Rooms released.
• 13 - Bedrock: 1.21.123 released.^[365]
• 13 - Minecraft Blast is announced.
• 21 - Bedrock: 1.21.124 released.^[366]

• 9 - Mounts of Mayhem released as Java Edition 1.21.11^[367] and Bedrock Edition 1.21.130.^[368]
• 16 - Bedrock: 1.21.131 released.^[369]

• 8 - Bedrock: 1.21.132 released.^[370]
• 12 - Mounts of Mayhem: Dungeon Descent released.

• 10 - Bedrock: 26.0 released.^[371]
• 17 - Education: 1.21.132 released.^[372]
• 19 - Bedrock: 26.1 released.^[373]
• 25 - Bedrock: 26.2 released.^[374]

• 2 - Bedrock: 26.3 released.^[375]
• 3 - Minecraft: Adventure School released.^[376]
• 3 - When the Warden Calls! released.^[377]
• 21 - Minecraft Live – March 2026 is held, announcing the Chaos Cubed drop.
• 24 - Tiny Takeover released as Java Edition 26.1^[378] and Bedrock Edition 26.10.^[379]
• 26 - Bedrock: 26.11 released.^[380]
• 31 - Bedrock: 26.12 released.^[381]

• 1 - Java: 26.1.1 released.^[382]
• 6 - Bedrock: 26.13 released.^[383]
• 9 - Java: 26.1.2 released.^[384]
• 21 - Lego Minecraft: The End Adventure released.^[385]
• 30 - Education: 1.21.133 released.^[386]

• 5 - Minecraft Quest Journal released.^[387]
• 5 - Bedrock: 26.20 released.^[388]
• 14 - Bedrock: 26.21 released.^[389]
• 21 - Bedrock: 26.22 released.^{[citation needed]}
• 21 - Bedrock: 26.23 released.^[390]
• 30 - Minecraft Live – May 2026 is held at TwitchCon Rotterdam 2026, announcing the third drop of 2026.

• 16 - Minecraft: Open World – The Ender Trials released.^[391]
• 16 - Chaos Cubed released as Java Edition 26.2^[392] and Bedrock Edition 26.30.^[393]
• 19 - Bedrock: 26.31 released.^[394]
• 25 - Bedrock: 26.32 released.^[395]
• 30 - Minecraft: Battle of the Block will release.^[396]

• 7 - Minecraft Chicken Jockey Challenges will release.^[397]
• 7 - Minecraft Puzzle Adventure: A Warden's Warning will release.^[398]
• 28 - Lego Minecraft: Wither Quest will release.^[399]

• 4 - Last Exit to the End! will release.^[400]

• 1 - Minecraft Dungeons II: The Rift will release as an audiobook.^[401]
• 10 - Lego Minecraft: Rare Mob Expedition will release.^[402]
• 29 - Minecraft Dungeons II will be released.

• 8 - Lego Minecraft: Craft Your Quest will release.^[403]

• 19 - Minecraft: Out of Order Volume 2 will release.^[404]

• 23 - A Minecraft Movie Squared will release in North America.

• Official 10th anniversary timeline by Mojang