MINECRAFT players have been warned NOT to update the game as fans report a major error.

Gamers have been urged to avoid downloading the latest Xbox PC app over fears they could "lose" their carefully crafted worlds.

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Mojang, the video game developer, issued their warning on social media.

It read: "Do not update Minecraft through the Xbox app on PC. If you do, your worlds may be lost."

Instead, the developer suggested running the Gaming Services Repair Tool for PC before installing the update, which can be found in the PC app.

This should override the glitch by updating Microsoft's Gaming Services to version 19.87.13001.0, as confirmed by Minecraft's Game Release Known Issues page.

To run the repair tool gamers should open their Xbox app on their PC, then click on their profile picture.

Select the Support button and click on Gaming Services Repair Tool to hit Start Troubleshooting.

The latest Minecraft update is set to bring fresh experimental features for a mega upgrade due to launch this summer.

It will include doubling the health of Wolves, the introduction of Bogged, a new skeleton with poison arrows, Wind Charge and the Vault block.

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Players will also have the option of a monthly subscription that will give them access to over 150 content packs from the in-game Marketplace.

It comes as Minecraft has branched out, and is moving into the world of education.

Many schools are now using the platform as part of the curriculum in a number of schools thanks to a new package.

Minecraft Education is a version of the videogame that has been designed specifically for schools and educational environments.