all patches / Minecraft: Java Edition MCMinecraft 26.3 Release Candidate 2v26.3Sep 11, 2026official notes ↗ TL;DRMC-311782 - Clicking a button that opens a folder now freezes the game until the folder is opened Read the full official patch notes →
MCMinecraft: Java Editionyesterday Minecraft 26.4 Snapshot 4v26.4 Snapshot 4Added Brittle Ice Jukebox PlaylistsAdded custom sounds for Ice, Packed Ice, Blue Ice and Frosted Ice blocksThe Data Pack version is now 124.0 The Resource Pack version is now 100.1 Network Protocol+2~1*8
MCMinecraft: Java Edition8d ago Minecraft 26.4 Snapshot 3v26.4 Snapshot 3Added the new Ice Caves BiomeAdded the Freezing mob effectAdded the Ice Ball Ice Caves~1*8
MCMinecraft: Java Edition15d ago Minecraft 26.4 Snapshot 2v26.4 Snapshot 2Hi there! It is time for the second snapshot for 26.4, featuring improved render distance fog, a new celestial occluder, and a fresh redesign of the F3 screen. Happy mining! ChangesThe Data Pack version is now 122.1 The Resource Pack version is now 99.0 Data Pack Version 122.1New Environment Attributes+1~1*4
MCMinecraft: Java Edition22d ago Minecraft 26.4 Snapshot 1v26.4 Snapshot 1Upgrading worlds from before Caves and Cliffs will now also generate sulfur caves below old chunks Minor Tweaks to Blocks, Items and EntitiesRed and Brown Mushrooms can now be placed on any block with a solid top face regardless of lighting conditions They can still not spread unless the brightness is less than 13, or their support block overrides light requirements "Graphics API" Video Setting"Default" now behaves the same as "Prefer Vulkan" The game will no longer change the graphics API setting automatically if a startup crash is detected. Technical Changes~1*5