Download Minecraft 1.21.6 / 1.21.5 – Full Setup Guide for Mobile, PC, and Console

 Minecraft 1.21 and 1.21.6 snapshots are one of the game's most significant updates yet, improving many existing features while adding dozens of new ones. One of the most appealing aspects of the Trails and Tales update is that it will be released simultaneously across all platforms, rather than one by one. This means that when it launches, it will be open to all gamers.

While those who are accustomed to updating the game may have no trouble downloading the most recent version, new players may encounter difficulties on their respective platforms. This guide will walk users through the steps of downloading and playing the Trails and Tales update on their preferred platform.

Minecraft download screen with installation steps across mobile, PC, and console

How to Download Minecraft "JAVA Edition" for PC

1. If you have Minecraft installed on your PC, navigate to the Minecraft Launcher. If you don't have it already, you can get it from the Microsoft Store or the game's official website. Both will download the same launcher.
2. Search the left column of the Launcher for "Minecraft: Java Edition." Just click it.
3. Whether or not your game is installed on your computer, you must navigate to the profiles tab, located to the left of the "Play" or "Install" buttons.
4. When you click on it, it will take you to a list of any installations you may have made while playing the game. Search for "1.20.6" under "Latest Release" and select it.
5. When you click "Play" or "Install," the most recent update is downloaded. Once the download is complete, you'll be able to play the Trails and Tales update.

Install Minecraft "BEDROCK Edition" on your PC.

1. Go to the Minecraft Launcher, Microsoft Store, or Xbox App (if you have Game Pass).
2. Find "Minecraft for Windows" in the store's search bar or on the left side of the Launcher.
3. If you use the Launcher, select "Latest Release" as you would for Java Edition. If auto-update is turned off, the Microsoft Store offers a "Get Updates" option, and Game Pass subscribers can manually update the game by clicking the three dots next to its name.
4. After the adjustments are completed, the game will most likely launch automatically. If not, simply press "Play," and you're ready to go.

How to Download and Install Minecraft Bedrock Edition on iOS and Android

1. Navigate to the Google Play Store or the App Store, depending on your device.
2. Check the top search bar for the game.
3. If the game is already installed on your device, you will see an option to "Update." If you don't, you'll see the word "install." If you follow the on-screen instructions, you should be fine.

Installing Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch

1. Because auto-update and auto-download are disabled, you must visit the shop on your specific console. (In that order: the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and Nintendo Store.)
2. Enter the game's name in the search box or, if available, use voice control.
3. Install the update from the store and monitor the progress in the "Downloads" section.
4. Once the download is complete, you can launch the game and start playing the latest update on your console.

However, this is only the beginning of the redesign, as many other items, such as smithing tables, which are among the many historical items, are also getting new looks.