Minecraft 1.20 release time and how to download

Minecraft 1.20 is just a few hours away, so we'll tell you how to download it and when you can start playing
Minecraft 1.20 release time and how to download
Minecraft 1.20 release time and how to download /

Minecraft 1.20: The Trails & Tales Update is almost here, adding a bunch of cool features like an archeology system, two new mobs, and two new wood types. You can check the full Minecraft 1.20 patch notes at that link, but the burning question is when can people start playing it?

We’ll tell you exactly when the Trails & Tales update is expected to go live, and how you can download it.

What time does Minecraft 1.20 release?

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Minecraft 1.20 is set for release at 10am ET on June 7, 2023, but based on previous updates, it could take a little longer. Assuming there are no major issues, you can expect the update to be live by 1pm ET at the very latest.

Here’s what this means for your time zone:

  • 7am PT
  • 10am ET
  • 3pm BST
  • 4pm CEST
  • 7:30pm IST
  • 11pm JST
  • 12am AEST (June 8)

How to download Minecraft 1.20

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Once the update is live, if you play on PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch then your game will automatically update before you can launch it. All you have to do is wait a little bit and you’ll be good to go.

If you play on Bedrock Edition on PC, then your game should also update automatically, but in rare cases, you may need to manually make the game update on the Microsoft Store or the Xbox desktop app if you have linked your accounts.

If you play on Java Edition on PC, then you’ll need to make sure that you have selected the “Latest Release” on the launcher from the dropdown menu in the bottom left corner – it will be the one marked by a grass block icon. Click play and the update will download before the game launchers.


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Ryan Woodrow
RYAN WOODROW

Ryan Woodrow is Guides Editor for GLHF based in London, England. He has a particular love for JRPGs and the stories they tell. His all-time favorite JRPGs are the Xenoblade Chronicles games because of the highly emotive and philosophy-driven stories that hold great meaning. Other JRPGs he loves in the genre are Persona 5 Royal, Octopath Traveler, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Nier Automata, and Pokémon. He also regularly dives deep into the indie scene trying to find hidden gems and innovative ideas. Some of his favorite indie games include FTL: Faster Than Light, Thomas Was Alone, Moonlighter, Phantom Abyss, and Towerfall Ascension. More of his favorite games are Minecraft, Super Mario Odyssey, Stardew Valley, Skyrim, and XCOM 2. He has a first-class degree in Games Studies from Staffordshire University and has written for several sites such as USA Today's ForTheWin, Game Rant, The Sun, and KeenGamer. Email: ryan.woodrow@glhf.gg