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Minecraft Usage Guidelines

Minecraft · May 14, 2026 04:19 UTC vs May 14, 2026 06:18 UTC
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May 14, 2026 04:19 UTC
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May 14, 2026 06:18 UTC
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Change Summary
On May 14, 2026, Minecraft updated its education-focused content messaging within the Minecraft Usage Guidelines. The platform removed references to 'Hour of Code' and 'STEM in Space' coding lessons, and replaced them with messaging about surviving in biomes and digital citizenship skills. The operational change is primarily in how educational programs are positioned to users, rather than in platform functionality or user rights.
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38Game Guides Realms Tutorials Education Learn Education Minecraft Education Unlock a world of learning with Minecraft Education at home and in the classroom!38Game Guides Realms Tutorials Education Learn Education Minecraft Education Unlock a world of learning at school and home!
39Learn to Code Discover the fun of coding with a free Hour of Code lesson.39Bring STEM to Life Try to survive while you explore five incredible biomes.
40Explore STEM in Space Build and launch to the moon using rocket science.40Explore Online Safety Dive into digital citizenship skills with new worlds and learning resources.
41Download Demo Learn Online Safety For Parents For Educators How to Buy Careers Learn Careers Build Worlds.41Download Demo For Parents For Educators How to Buy Careers Learn Careers Build Worlds.
84Game Guides Realms Tutorials Minecraft Education Unlock a world of learning with Minecraft Education at home and in the classroom!84Game Guides Realms Tutorials Minecraft Education Unlock a world of learning at school and home!
85Learn to Code Discover the fun of coding with a free Hour of Code lesson.85Bring STEM to Life Try to survive while you explore five incredible biomes.
86Explore STEM in Space Build and launch to the moon using rocket science.86Explore Online Safety Dive into digital citizenship skills with new worlds and learning resources.
87Download Demo Learn Online Safety For Parents For Educators How to Buy Build Worlds.87Download Demo For Parents For Educators How to Buy Build Worlds.
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