We finally have a release date for 'the Nether Update' on Minecraft

We've been waiting for this moment for months now.

What you need to know


Mojang Studios has been working on the next major release for Minecraft, the Nether Update.
After over six months of development, the Nether Update finally has a proper release date.
The Nether Update is a complete overhaul of Minecraft's Hell-like Nether dimension.
June 23, 2020 is the release date for all platforms, with both Bedrock and Java Editions.


It's finally here. After over six months of intently watching its wild development cycle, the Nether Update is coming to all platforms, including Windows, Xbox One, Playstation 4, and Nintendo Switch starting June 23, 2020. This means Minecraft: Bedrock Edition and Minecraft: Java Edition are getting the update at the same time, guaranteeing that all of us will be able to jump into the newly designed Nether together.

Grab your most fireproof calendar, and start frantically circling June 23rd: the Nether Update starts rolling out on both Bedrock and Java…...