{"id":153281,"date":"2022-11-29T14:54:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-29T13:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=153281"},"modified":"2025-07-01T20:18:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T03:18:02","slug":"how-to-update-minecraft-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-update-minecraft-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Update Minecraft in Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re like us, you\u2019re spending more time at home these days, and with that, playing a lot more games online. One of the most popular picks these days is <a href=\"https:\/\/minecraft.en.softonic.com\/\">Minecraft<\/a>, which now has a free Windows 10 update.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The latest building blocks and adventures<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-153287\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/Villages_mfgfki.jpg\" width=\"668\" height=\"376\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The ever-popular Windows 10 sandbox game, Minecraft, is an action-adventure title that\u2019s loaded with fun and creativity. Using the most basic gaming tech, you can create a lifelong project and keep building new worlds that grow with you. Through this multiplayer game, you get to explore your limitless imagination and survival skills.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To keep your pixelated world up and running smoothly, you\u2019ll need to stay up to date with the latest version. Many updates have been released over the years, which includes the Java Edition. Fortunately, the base game has remained true to the original release. You can keep on mining and building whatever you need to stay safe from the dangers at night.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Minecraft Windows 10 won\u2019t update<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-153290\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/minecraft_bees_cp348n.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"383\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re struggling to update your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Minecraft Windows 10 Edition<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, it could be that your device needs an update before you can proceed with the latest version of the sandbox game. You can easily update your device by selecting Settings, Update &amp; Security, and choosing Check Now.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This will direct you if you need the latest version. Follow the prompts, and once your device is up to date, you can continue with your sandbox game update.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to update Minecraft Windows 10<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can check for a manual update of Minecraft Windows 10 by following these easy steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Search and select the Microsoft Store.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once you\u2019re in the Store, you can select the triple dotted icon, then choose \u2018Downloads &amp; Updates.\u2019<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Select the \u2018Get Updates\u2019 option.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>The latest Minecraft Windows 10 features<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The latest update delivers some exciting highlights, such as more bees, nests, hives, and honeycomb. It adds new loot tables, a dispenser function, and bug fixes. For the best experience, ensure that you update your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/minecraft-windows-10-edition.en.softonic.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Minecraft Windows 10 Edition<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> soon. If you\u2019re looking for a similar fun gaming experience, you can try <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/magix-music-maker.en.softonic.com\/download\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MAGIX Music Maker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hip-hop-beat-maker.en.softonic.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">HIP HOP BEAT MAKER<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s your&nbsp;<b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Minecraft mod<\/b>&nbsp;and what\u2019s the best experience you\u2019ve had with it? 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