26.4 Snapshot 5 (known as 26.4-snapshot-5 in the launcher) is the fifth snapshot for Java Edition 26.4, released on October 20, 2026, which adds the packed ice bricks block set and fixes bugs. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.4-snapshot-5

26.4 Snapshot 4 (known as 26.4-snapshot-4 in the launcher) is the fourth snapshot for Java Edition 26.4, released on October 13, 2026, which adds crevasses and brittle ice as well as revamping jukeboxes. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.4-snapshot-4

26.4 Snapshot 3 (known as 26.4-snapshot-3 in the launcher) is the third snapshot for Java Edition 26.4, released on October 6, 2026, which adds the ice caves including ice crystals, icicles, ice balls, the frostbite and the Freezing effect, and fixes bugs. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.4-snapshot-3

26.4 Snapshot 2 (known as 26.4-snapshot-2 in the launcher) is the second snapshot for Java Edition 26.4, released on September 29, 2026, which fixes bugs, brings changes to render distance fog, and redesigns the debug screen. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.4-snapshot-2

26.4 Snapshot 1 (known as 26.4-snapshot-1 in the launcher) is the first snapshot for Java Edition 26.4, released on September 22, 2026, which switches the default game renderer to Vulkan, makes minor changes and fixes bugs. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.4-snapshot-1

26.3, the release of Wilderness Bound, is a game drop for Java Edition released on September 15, 2026, which adds the dappled forest biome with the new poplar wood type, red shrubs, and shelf mushrooms. It also adds wool stairs and slabs, concrete stairs and slabs, straw beds, cushions, and a new structure called the abandoned camp, and fixes bugs. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.3

26.3 Release Candidate 3 (known as 26.3-rc-3 in the launcher) is the third and final release candidate for Java Edition 26.3, released on September 14, 2026, which fixes bugs and reverts a bug fix. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.3-rc-3

26.3 Release Candidate 2 (known as 26.3-rc-2 in the launcher) is the second release candidate for Java Edition 26.3, released on September 11, 2026, which fixes a bug. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.3-rc-2

26.3 Release Candidate 1 (known as 26.3-rc-1 in the launcher) is the first release candidate for Java Edition 26.3, released on September 10, 2026, which fixes bugs. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.3-rc-1

26.3 Pre-Release 3 (known as 26.3-pre-3 in the launcher) is the third and final pre-release for Java Edition 26.3, released on September 8, 2026, which fixes bugs. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.3-pre-3

26.3 Pre-Release 2 (known as 26.3-pre-2 in the launcher) is the second pre-release for Java Edition 26.3, released on September 4, 2026, which fixes bugs. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.3-pre-2

26.3 Pre-Release 1 (known as 26.3-pre-1 in the launcher) is the first pre-release for Java Edition 26.3, released on September 1, 2026, which makes technical changes, and fixes bugs. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.3-pre-1

26.3 Snapshot 10 (known as 26.3-snapshot-10 in the launcher) is the tenth and final snapshot for Java Edition 26.3, released on August 25, 2026, which changes the panorama for the Wilderness Bound drop, renames explorer maps, improves performance, and fixes bugs. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.3-snapshot-10

26.3 Snapshot 9 (known as 26.3-snapshot-9 in the launcher) is the ninth snapshot for Java Edition 26.3, released on August 17, 2026, which tweaks the teleportation of entities, makes technical changes, and fixes bugs. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.3-snapshot-9

26.3 Snapshot 8 (known as 26.3-snapshot-8 in the launcher) is the eighth snapshot for Java Edition 26.3, released on August 12, 2026, which adds invite codes for Realms, renames a few explorer maps, and fixes bugs. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.3-snapshot-8

26.3 Snapshot 7 (known as 26.3-snapshot-7 in the launcher) is the seventh snapshot for Java Edition 26.3, released on August 4, 2026, which adds concrete stairs and slabs in 16 colors and new explorer maps for various structures; it also updates the texture of maps and the loot of abandoned camps, and turns explorer maps into unique items. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.3-snapshot-7

26.3 Snapshot 6 (known as 26.3-snapshot-6 in the launcher) is the sixth snapshot for Java Edition 26.3, released on July 28, 2026, which tweaks the abandoned camps, makes technical changes, and fixes bugs. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.3-snapshot-6

26.3 Snapshot 5 (known as 26.3-snapshot-5 in the launcher) is the fifth snapshot for Java Edition 26.3, released on July 21, 2026, which fixes bugs. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.3-snapshot-5

26.3 Snapshot 4 (known as 26.3-snapshot-4 in the launcher) is the fourth snapshot for Java Edition 26.3, released on July 16, 2026, which makes various technical changes and gameplay tweaks. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.3-snapshot-4

26.3 Snapshot 3 (known as 26.3-snapshot-3 in the launcher) is the third snapshot for Java Edition 26.3, released on July 7, 2026, which adds straw beds and cushions, and fixes bugs. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.3-snapshot-3

26.3 Snapshot 2 (known as 26.3-snapshot-2 in the launcher) is the second snapshot for Java Edition 26.3, released on June 30, 2026, which replaces the approach of the "Improved Transparency" option with a new algorithm and fixes bugs. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.3-snapshot-2

26.3 Snapshot 1 (known as 26.3-snapshot-1 in the launcher) is the first snapshot for Java Edition 26.3, released on June 23, 2026, which adds the dappled forest alongside the poplar wood set, as well as abandoned camps, wool stairs, and wool slabs. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.3-snapshot-1

26.2, the release of Chaos Cubed, is a game drop for Java Edition released on June 16, 2026. It focuses on the sulfur caves, a cave biome that is home to sulfur cubes, as well as the new sulfur and cinnabar blocks and their respective variants. This update also adds an experimental Vulkan renderer, and the friends list, and fixes bugs. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.2

26.2 Release Candidate 2 (known as 26.2-rc-2 in the launcher) is the second and final release candidate for Java Edition 26.2, released on June 12, 2026, which fixes a softlocking issue with sulfur cubes. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.2-rc-2

26.2 Release Candidate 1 (known as 26.2-rc-1 in the launcher) is the first release candidate for Java Edition 26.2, released on June 11, 2026, which fixes a bug. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.2-rc-1

26.2 Pre-Release 6 (known as 26.2-pre-6 in the launcher) is the sixth and final pre-release for Java Edition 26.2, released on June 10, 2026. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.2-pre-6

26.2 Pre-Release 5 (known as 26.2-pre-5 in the launcher) is the fifth pre-release for Java Edition 26.2, released on June 8, 2026. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.2-pre-5

26.2 Pre-Release 4 (known as 26.2-pre-4 in the launcher) is the fourth pre-release for Java Edition 26.2, released on June 4, 2026. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.2-pre-4

26.2 Pre-Release 3 (known as 26.2-pre-3 in the launcher) is the third pre-release for Java Edition 26.2, released on June 2, 2026. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.2-pre-3

26.2 Pre-Release 2 (known as 26.2-pre-2 in the launcher) is the second pre-release for Java Edition 26.2, released on May 28, 2026. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.2-pre-2