Download Minecraft 1.20 Pre-Releases

The 1.20 Minecraft Update is mostly done at this point. It is currently receiving its final touches in the form of so-called “pre-releases”. These versions will mostly consist of bug fixes and are not expected to add new major gameplay features.

All of the 1.20 Pre-Releases come with the brand-new features. The chiseled bookshelf, the new wood types, cherry blossom biome and the winner of the mob vote, the Sniffer. And of course also all the other features from the 1.20 Trails and Tales Update, such as suspicious sand and hanging signs.


Keep reading to find out how you can download and enjoy the Minecraft 1.20 Pre-Releases.

Minecraft 1.20 Pre-Release 2 with Mods

As of right now, the latest Minecraft Java version is 1.20 Pre-Release 2. This version came out a couple of days ago, and most Mods do not support it at the moment. If you are using Forge, for example, then you will have to wait a bit for your favorite Mods to get updated.

However, there is a way to already experience the latest version with your favorite Mods. Badlion Client supports the latest Minecraft versions, including Minecraft 1.20 Pre-Release 2. It also offers more than 100 Minecraft Mods for you to choose from, including your favorite Mods. And the best part is that it is completely free!

Downloading the Badlion Client can be done within a couple of steps and takes no time. Follow these steps to download Badlion Client, launch the Minecraft 1.20 Pre-Release 2, and jump right into the game:

1. Download the Badlion Client Launcher here


2. Install Badlion Client and launch it. Then select “1.20 pre2”


3. You are now ready to go! Hop into a survival world and press the “Right-Shift” key to open the mod menu and enable your favorite Minecraft Mods.


Badlion Client also comes with performance improvements that can improve your Minecraft experience. If you have experienced poor performance while playing Minecraft, you should consider trying out the Betterframes features that Badlion Client comes with.

You can enable these features in the settings of the Client.

Minecraft 1.20 Pre-Release 2 without Mods

If you have had no performance problems so far or do not want to play with Mods, you can also play on the vanilla Minecraft version.

To download the Minecraft Launcher and launch the latest Minecraft 1.20 Pre-Release 2, simply follow these steps:

1. Download the Minecraft Launcher from the official Minecraft Website.


2. Install the Launcher and open it


3. Select "Minecraft: Java Edition" on the left side of the Launcher menu


4. Open the drop-down menu with the “Latest Release” text and select the "Latest Snapshot"


5. Now select the "Latest Snapshot" and then press the green "Play" button

What about the next Pre-Releases?

You will be able to download all upcoming Minecraft 1.20 Pre-Releases with these steps. Make sure to pick the option that suits you the most and then follow the steps listed.

If you have yet to try out Badlion Client for the first time, then we suggest you give it a shot. As mentioned previously, it improves your Minecraft FPS, comes with more than 100 Minecraft Mods, and offers many more features. It is completely free and can be downloaded from here today.