Rather than enrolling in a dedicated beta program, Minecraft: Java Edition allows you to select a slice of pre-release software for you to try.

Why is my Realm not letting me join? When trying to play Minecraft: Java Edition Realms, and you’re unable to join a Realm, it could be that you’re using an older game version.

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"Minecraft" offers cross-platform play for both versions of the game — Bedrock and Java — but you can only play with users who own the same version.