We provide the steps that you can follow to download the Minecraft 26.70.24 beta and preview (Image via Mojang)
Minecraft Bedrock 26.70.24 beta and preview is out, and it continues the Drop 4 of 2026 rollout with a mix of new gameplay options, block fixes, and creator tools. The headline addition is a new Invisible Armor world setting, alongside Joy-Con Mouse Mode support on Nintendo Switch 2. The launcher will download build 26.70.24. PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 Find Minecraft on your home screen or in your game library. Hidden armor becomes visible for 5 seconds after you take damage, while Elytra, mob heads, and carved pumpkins always stay visible. Platform and creator updates Nintendo Switch 2 gains Joy-Con Mouse Mode with its own settings page. For creators, the Editor adds Guide Planes and world annotations, and several scripting APIs, including recipe crafting events, move from beta to v2.12.0. This was all you needed to know about downloading Minecraft 26.70.24 beta and preview.
Select “Install” to download the preview build. Select “Get PlayStation 4/5 Preview” and download it. Tap “Join” to enroll, then update the game once the beta becomes available. iOS (Apple App Store) The preview is distributed through the TestFlight app.
Open the drop-down menu next to the Play button and choose “Latest Preview. Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S Open the Xbox Game Store or your Game Pass Library. Search for “Minecraft Preview. Scroll down the left sidebar to the Preview option. Android (Google Play Store) Open the Google Play Store and search for Minecraft. Scroll down the store page to the Beta Program section. Sign up through the official Minecraft TestFlight link. You’ll receive an email with the download link. The iOS preview often fills up, so you may have to wait for a slot. Invisible Armor The biggest gameplay addition is a new Invisible Armor world setting. You can enable it from the world settings of an existing world, or from the Advanced tab when creating a new one. Once it’s on, an eye button in the inventory lets you show or hide equipped armor. A new invisibleArmor game rule command has been added too. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Block and creative inventory changes Sitting in a Boat no longer cracks Brittle Ice. Calcite and Packed Ice Bricks block sets have been reorganized in the Creative inventory, and Calcite, Packed Ice Bricks, and Snow Bricks blocks now drop fewer items when blown up by non-TNT explosions. Players can also place blocks against Cauldrons without sneaking, and Chiseled Soulshale can now be obtained with commands. Mobs and combat All undead mobs are now immune to freezing from Powder Snow and the Freezing status effect. Ice Balls thrown by players no longer deal critical damage, and Tridents now render correctly when held by Zombies, Zombie Villagers, and Husks. Vibrant Visuals expands to more Android devices, including those with Mali Ultra GPUs. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
Below, we look at how you can download Minecraft 26.70.24 beta and preview. Here are the steps to download the Minecraft Bedrock 26.70.24 across all the platforms: Windows 10/11 (PC) Open the Minecraft Launcher on your PC. As with any work-in-progress build, expect some instability, and remember that it may not reflect the final release. The preview is available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and iOS, while the beta is available on Android. Select Minecraft: Bedrock Edition from the left-hand sidebar.