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Normally, Minecraft Java will automatically update itself on your PC, however if you’ve not loaded the game in a while you could have to force the updates by doing the above listed steps.

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Update Minecraft. Normally, Minecraft updates on its own, but we’re going to force it to at least scan for any new patches. On iOS and Android, do this through the app store.

On PlayStation, highlight Minecraft on the Home Screen and then click on the Options button to bring up the menu. Click on Check for Updates, and if there is a new update available.