Updating Minecraft Bedrock on PC is usually painless. Usually. When it works, it keeps you busy exploring new biomes, messing with fresh mechanics, and pretending you didn’t just lose your inventory. When it doesn’t, that’s when this guide earns its keep.
Whether you use the Minecraft Launcher or the Microsoft Store, here’s how to make sure your game is running the latest version.
Option 1: Update Using the Minecraft Launcher (Recommended)
If you’re playing Minecraft Bedrock on PC, the Minecraft Launcher is the main control center. Most updates happen automatically as long as the launcher is installed and your internet connection is awake.
Automatic Update
- Open the Minecraft Launcher
- The launcher will automatically check for updates
- If an update is available, it will download before you play
No buttons. No drama. Just works.
Manual Update (When Auto Update Fails)
Sometimes the launcher decides to be mysterious. If you know a newer version exists but don’t see an update:
- Open the Minecraft Launcher
- Select Minecraft: Bedrock Edition from the left menu
- Click the Installation tab at the top
- Select Check for Updates
- Let the launcher download and install the newest version
Once finished, launch the game and you’re back in business.
Option 2: Update via the Play Button (Quick Fix)
Another simple method inside the launcher:
- Open the Minecraft Launcher
- Click the small arrow next to the Play button
- Choose Latest Version
- The update will begin automatically if one is available
This works best when the launcher recognizes an update but doesn’t announce it loudly.
Option 3: Update Through Microsoft Store
If you bought Minecraft through the Microsoft Store, updates may come from there instead.
- Open the Microsoft Store app
- Go to Library (bottom-left corner)
- Click Get updates
- Wait while Minecraft Bedrock updates along with other apps
Make sure you’re logged into the Microsoft account that owns the game, or the Store will pretend it’s never heard of Minecraft.
If Minecraft Still Won’t Update
Yes, this happens. Try these fixes:
- Close and reopen the Minecraft Launcher
- Sign out of the launcher, then sign back in
- Restart your PC
- Check that auto-updates are enabled in Microsoft Store
- Wait a bit. Updates sometimes roll out in stages
If problems continue, community forums are surprisingly useful. Someone else has already suffered so you don’t have to.
Why Updating Minecraft Bedrock Matters
Running an outdated version can cause:
- Multiplayer version mismatch errors
- Inability to join servers or play with friends
- Missing new features, mobs, or biomes
- Marketplace content not working correctly
Keeping Minecraft updated keeps everything compatible across platforms, which is kind of important if multiplayer fun matters to you at all.
Quick Summary
- Minecraft Bedrock usually updates automatically via the Launcher
- Manual update path: Launcher → Bedrock Edition → Installation → Check for Updates
- Microsoft Store users should update through Library → Get Updates
That’s it. No walls of legal text, no mascot popping up to ask if this was helpful. Just the steps that actually work so you can get back to building things you’ll probably blow up later.
