Minecraft Java 26.3 game drop

Mojang Studios · Game

The next Minecraft: Java Edition game drop, currently in snapshot testing with the dappled forest, poplar wood, cushions, straw beds, and other features.

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Research timeline

  1. Java snapshot

    Java 26.3 Snapshot 8 adds Realms invite codes

    Snapshot 8 lets Realm owners create, expire, deactivate, and delete up to five invite codes, adds a Join Realm screen, and expands world-option controls.

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  2. Development

    Java 26.3 reaches Snapshot 7

    Mojang continued substantive Java 26.3 testing in Snapshot 7 while leaving the game drop's release date unannounced.

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  3. Development

    Cushions and straw beds enter testing

    Snapshot 3 added cushions and straw beds to the feature set being tested for the Java 26.3 game drop.

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  4. Announcement

    Java 26.3 testing begins with a new game drop

    Mojang began snapshot testing for the next Minecraft: Java Edition game drop under version 26.3 without announcing a release date.

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