How to download Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.90.23 beta and preview

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 8, 2025, 17:57 IST

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Minecraft Bedrock's 1.21.90.23 beta, released on May 7, 2025, introduces key changes to mobs like ghasts alongside bug fixes. Mojang Studios has made this experimental build accessible on Xbox, Android, iOS, Windows, and PlayStation platforms. Players can download the beta through their respective platform's store or launcher, following specific steps outlined for each device to experience the new content.

How to download Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.90.23 beta and preview

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The Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.90.23 beta and preview was recently made available on May 7, 2025. This experimental build made available by Mojang studios introduces a variety of changes to the game, with the key changes coming to mobs like ghasts.The developers have also improved and fixed bugs as part of the Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.90.23 beta, and you can download the same to try out all the different changes that have taken place.

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This build is essentially accessible on Xbox One and Series X/S, Android/iOS devices, Windows 10/11, and PlayStation 4 and 5.

How to download the Minecraft 1.21.90.23 beta and preview on all platforms

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Xbox One and Series X/S

To download the Minecraft 1.21.90.23 beta you must have a licensed copy of the game and also possess an active internet connection. Alternatively, you can access the beta through an active Xbox Game Pass subscription. Listed below are the steps that you can follow:

Open the Xbox game store on the respective console.
Search for Minecraft Preview and click on the “Install” button.
Wait for the required files to get downloaded and then dive into the new beta to experience all the new content.

Android and iOS devices

Coming to the mobile devices, Mojang has provided support to the beta on the Pocket Editions, and you can end up downloading it on your Android and iOS devices. The following steps can be followed to install Minecraft 1.21.90.23 beta on mobile phones:Android

Navigate to the Google Play Store page of Minecraft and scroll down to find the “Join the Beta” prompt.
Once you have joined the beta, you will have the option to update to the latest 1.21.90.23 beta and preview

iOS

Download the TestFlight app from the Apple App Store and proceed to the Minecraft preview page, where you can sign up for the beta.
Wait for the email confirming your entry into the beta. You may then navigate to the link in the TestFlight app and get the 1.21.90.23 beta.

PlayStation 4 and 5

For downloading the beta and preview on PlayStation 4/5, you can follow these steps:

Navigate to the Minecraft homepage and head over to the left sidebar to choose the “Preview” button.
Tap on the “Get PlayStation 4/5” button (it will vary on your console)
Finally, click on the “Download” button to install the Minecraft 1.21.90.23 beta on your device.

Windows 10/11 PC

Coming to the PC, these are the steps that you can follow: Players with existing beta and preview

Proceed to the Games tab on the Minecraft Store and find the preview version.
Tap on the “Update” button and wait for the files to be installed.

Fresh installation

Go to the official Minecraft Launcher and expand the drop-down menu. You may then click on the “Latest Release” button.
The list of options will appear and you must select the “Latest Preview” option. This will download and install the Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.90.23 beta and preview.

By following the steps outlined above, you will be able to get the beta on all the aforementioned platforms.

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