How to Download Minecraft 1.19.4 Pre-Release 1

The new Minecraft Java pre-release for version 1.19 4 is now available. This pre-release contains a new high-contrast accessibility setting, some updates to the Create World tab visuals, a new execute subcommand, improvements to startup performance, and lots of bug fixes. Here’s how you can download Minecraft 1.19.4 Pre-Release 1 and we’ve also listed everything you need to know about the new update.

How to install the Minecraft 1.19.4 Pre-Release 1 version

• Enter the “Create New World” setting. Click on “Data Packs” and select the data pack you want to play. Click on “Done” and when you get to the next screen, click on “Create New World”.

Alternatively, open up the Minecraft Launcher and enable snapshots in the "Installations" tab.

What’s new in the Minecraft 1.19 Pre-Release 1 version

• Experimental 1.20 worlds created in the previous snapshot (23w07a) can no longer be opened in this version

CHANGES

• The enchantment glint for items in the inventory has been made more visible

• The default value of the "Glint Strength" setting has been reduced to 75%

• Potions no longer have an enchantment glint due to it obscuring the color of the potion contents

• Added a notification system for Realms to tell you about important information about your Realm

ACCESSIBILITY

• Added a built-in resource pack that enhances the contrast of UI elements

  • The resource pack can be enabled in the Accessibility Options screen or manually in the Resource Pack screen

  • This is only available in the menus for now, but the developers will be looking to bring this to gameplay UIs in the future as well

UPDATED CREATE NEW WORLD SCREEN

• The appearance of the tab bar in the Create New World screen has been updated

  • Tabs now have unique visuals instead of being traditional buttons

  • The tabs now align to the center of the screen

  • The content has been aligned to the top of the screen

There are also a number of technical changes that are a part of the update. You can check out the official patch notes here.