Minecraft developer Mojang has warned gamers not to replace the game by means of the official Xbox app on PC as a result of it might delete their worlds.
The Minecraft assist web page on Mojang proprietor Microsoft's website now opens with a stark warning for PC gamers. "Do not download the recent update for Minecraft through the Xbox app for PC," it reads. "If you do, your worlds may be lost."
Mojang mentioned it’s at present investigating the world loss concern and is obstructing the replace from Windows to forestall the potential of it affecting extra customers.
"We recommend that you run the Gaming Services Repair Tool for PC in the Xbox app on PC before installing any Minecraft update," Mojang added. "Using this tool updates the Gaming Services to version 19.87.13001.0, which will avoid the update error."
Players can accomplish that by launching the Xbox app on PC, clicking their profile, then assist, then on Gaming Services Repair Tool, and eventually on Start Troubleshooting.
Mojang additionally warned gamers that, for these not on model 1.20.70 or 1.20.71, some on-line companies could also be unavailable together with cross-platform multiplayer, Realms, and Featured Servers. "We appreciate your patience while we continue to investigate and address this issue," it added.
This bug, which has the potential to delete tens, lots of, and 1000’s of hours of playtime, comes not lengthy after Mojang announced a monthly subscription service only for Minecraft known as the Marketplace Pass.
This prices $3.99 a month and grants Bedrock gamers entry to a catalog of greater than 150 completely different content material packs from the Minecraft Marketplace, which is refreshed each month. Players received't want to pay for the Marketplace Pass to proceed enjoying Minecraft as regular.
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