26.2-snapshot-1 (also known as 26.2 Snapshot 1) is the first snapshot for Java Edition 26.2, released on April 7, 2026, which adds the sulfur caves, sulfur cube, sulfur and cinnabar block sets, and an experimental Vulkan renderer. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.2-snapshot-1

26w14a, supposedly the first and only snapshot for the "Herdcraft Update", is an April Fools' Day joke snapshot released on April 1, 2026. Similar to 22w13oneBlockAtATime, it disables many inventory features. Instead, the player can command "living blocks" using various tools in their hotbar. The blocks act as mobs, meaning they can be hurt, moved, and attacked. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26w14a

26.1.1 is a hotfix for Java Edition released on April 1, 2026, which fixes an issue with chat reporting. It is compatible with 26.1 servers. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.1.1

26.1.1 Release Candidate 1 (known as 26.1.1-rc-1 in the launcher) is the first and only release candidate for Java Edition 26.1.1, released on March 31, 2026, which fixes a bug. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.1.1-rc-1

26.1, the release of Tiny Takeover, is a game drop for Java Edition released on March 24, 2026, which adds new textures and models for every baby mob that did not already have a unique model, adds the golden dandelion, makes name tags craftable, makes technical changes, and fixes bugs. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.1

26.1 Release Candidate 3 (known as 26.1-rc-3 in the launcher) is the third and final release candidate for Java Edition 26.1, released on March 23, 2026. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.1-rc-3

26.1 Release Candidate 2 (known as 26.1-rc-2 in the launcher) is the second release candidate for Java Edition 26.1, released on March 20, 2026, which fixes a bug. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.1-rc-2

26.1 Release Candidate 1 (known as 26.1-rc-1 in the launcher) is the first release candidate for Java Edition 26.1, released on March 19, 2026. This is the first release candidate released in 2026 and the first release candidate to be released with only an unobfuscated build. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.1-rc-1

26.1 Pre-Release 3 (known as 26.1-pre-3 in the launcher) is the third and final pre-release for Java Edition 26.1, released on March 17, 2026. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.1-pre-3

26.1 Pre-Release 2 (known as 26.1-pre-2 in the launcher) is the second pre-release for Java Edition 26.1, released on March 13, 2026. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.1-pre-2

26.1 Pre-Release 1 (known as 26.1-pre-1 in the launcher) is the first pre-release for Java Edition 26.1, released on March 10, 2026, which updates the panorama and makes technical changes. This is the first pre-release released in 2026, and the first pre-release to be released with only an unobfuscated build. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.1-pre-1

26.1 Snapshot 11 (known as 26.1-snapshot-11 in the launcher) is the eleventh and final snapshot for Java Edition 26.1, released on March 3, 2026. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.1-snapshot-11

26.1 Snapshot 10 (known as 26.1-snapshot-10 in the launcher) is the tenth snapshot for Java Edition 26.1, released on February 24, 2026, which makes some minor changes and fixes some issues. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.1-snapshot-10

26.1 Snapshot 9 (known as 26.1-snapshot-9 in the launcher) is the ninth snapshot for Java Edition 26.1, released on February 18, 2026, which fixes some major issues. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.1-snapshot-9

26.1 Snapshot 8 (known as 26.1-snapshot-8 in the launcher) is the eighth snapshot for Java Edition 26.1, released on February 17, 2026, which adds new textures and models for the remaining baby mobs: the hoglin, panda, sniffer, strider, and zoglin. It also adds new stonecutter recipes for existing blocks, and fixes bugs. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.1-snapshot-8

26.1 Snapshot 7 (known as 26.1-snapshot-7 in the launcher) is the seventh snapshot for Java Edition 26.1, released on February 11, 2026. It adds new textures and modules for baby hostile mobs and villagers, adds trumpet instrument sounds that can be heard by placing a note block on any copper block. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.1-snapshot-7

26.1 Snapshot 6 (known as 26.1-snapshot-6 in the launcher) is the sixth snapshot for Java Edition 26.1, released on February 3, 2026, which add new textures and models for the baby armadillo, bee, camel, fox, goat, llama, polar bear, and trader llama. It also includes many changes for data packs and resource packs. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.1-snapshot-6

26.1 Snapshot 5 (known as 26.1-snapshot-5 in the launcher) is the fifth snapshot for Java Edition 26.1, released on January 27, 2026. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.1-snapshot-5

26.1 Snapshot 4 (known as 26.1-snapshot-4 in the launcher) is the fourth snapshot for Java Edition 26.1, released on January 20, 2026, which changes the models of baby horses, donkeys, and mules, as well as zombie and skeleton horses, adds new tags, and fixes bugs. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.1-snapshot-4

26.1 Snapshot 3 (known as 26.1-snapshot-3 in the launcher) is the third snapshot for Java Edition 26.1, released on January 13, 2026. It adds several data pack features, such as new block and fluid tags, world clocks, and time markers. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.1-snapshot-3

26.1 Snapshot 2 (known as 26.1-snapshot-2 in the launcher) is the second snapshot for Java Edition 26.1, released on January 7, 2026. It adds retextured and remodeled baby mobs, remodeled rabbits, craftable name tags, and more. This is the first snapshot released in 2026. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.1-snapshot-2

26.1 Snapshot 1 (known as 26.1-snapshot-1 in the launcher) is the first snapshot for Java Edition 26.1, released on December 16, 2025. It adds data pack-controlled trading, improves the game's lighting and the look of the Night Vision effect, and makes other technical changes (i.e. related to data packs). Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_26.1-snapshot-1

1.21.11, the release of Mounts of Mayhem, is a game drop for Java Edition released on December 9, 2025, which adds the nautilus, zombie nautilus, nautilus armor, spears, netherite horse armor, camel husks, parched, and zombie horsemen. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_1.21.11

1.21.11 Release Candidate 3 (known as 1.21.11-rc3 in the launcher) is the third and final release candidate for Java Edition 1.21.11, released on December 8, 2025. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_1.21.11-rc3

1.21.11 Release Candidate 2 (known as 1.21.11-rc2 in the launcher) is the second release candidate for Java Edition 1.21.11, released on December 5, 2025, which fixes a crash. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_1.21.11-rc2

1.21.11 Release Candidate 1 (known as 1.21.11-rc1 in the launcher) is the first release candidate for Java Edition 1.21.11, released on December 4, 2025, which tweaks spear mechanics. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_1.21.11-rc1

1.21.11 Pre-Release 5 (known as 1.21.11-pre5 in the launcher) is the fifth and final pre-release for Java Edition 1.21.11, released on December 3, 2025. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_1.21.11-pre5

1.21.11 Pre-Release 4 (known as 1.21.11-pre4 in the launcher) is the fourth pre-release for Java Edition 1.21.11, released on December 1, 2025. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_1.21.11-pre4

1.21.11 Pre-Release 3 (known as 1.21.11-pre3 in the launcher) is the third pre-release for Java Edition 1.21.11, released on November 25, 2025. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_1.21.11-pre3

1.21.11 Pre-Release 2 (known as 1.21.11-pre2 in the launcher) is the second pre-release for Java Edition 1.21.11, released on November 21, 2025. Full changelog: https://minecraft.wiki/Java_Edition_1.21.11-pre2