gaming11 days ago
Minecraft Java Edition 26.1.1 Release Candidate 1 Preview
Minecraft Java Edition 26.1.1 Release Candidate 1 has been released for testing as a preview build ahead of the final 26.1.1 update.
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Sulfur Cube Expands Minecraft Bedrock Preview With Caves and New Block Sets
Minecraft Bedrock Edition 26.20.23 Preview introduces the Chaos Cubed drop, adding the Sulfur Cube mob that changes behavior based on fed blocks, plus Sulfur springs and caves, potent sulfur pools, and two new block sets (Cinnabar and Sulfur), with texture tweaks and ongoing experimental features, bug fixes, and API/add-on updates as part of the preview.
Minecraft's Tiny Takeover Unveils 39 Baby Mobs and Fresh Crafting Toys
Minecraft's Tiny Takeover update (live March 24, 2026) rolls out for Bedrock and Java, adding 39 redesigned baby mobs, craftable name tags, a Golden Dandelion to keep babies youthful, trumpet sound blocks, new baby armor styles for piglins and zombies, new animal sounds, and an improved stonecutter, with Chaos Cubed teased as the next, more ambitious drop.
Cuteness Overload: Dozens of Baby Mobs Arrive in Minecraft
Minecraft's Tiny Takeover update adds over three dozen baby mob variants to both Java and Bedrock editions, bringing new sounds and items like name tags and a golden dandelion to keep babies young; players can roam the Overworld to find their perfect tiny companion via a guided selection, and the update is live now (console multiplayer may require a platform online subscription).
gaming18 days ago
Minecraft 26.1 RC3 Rolls Out for Java Edition
The Java Team released Minecraft 26.1 Release Candidate 3 for Java Edition on March 23, 2026, signaling nearing completion of the upcoming update.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 Headed to Game Pass Day One, Fall 2026 Launch
Minecraft Dungeons 2 was announced at Minecraft Live for Fall 2026 with day-one launch on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass; it will also release on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, original Switch, and Steam, but not Xbox One. The sequel supports up to four-player online/offline co-op, includes Xbox Play Anywhere and cloud gaming, but cross‑play between platforms remains unconfirmed, and it introduces never-before-seen locations as it continues the story after the first game.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 confirmed for a 2026 launch across PC and consoles
Minecraft Dungeons 2 is officially announced for a later-this-year release on PC (via Xbox and Steam), PS5, Nintendo Switch family and Switch 2, Xbox Series, and Game Pass. The all-new action-RPG promises high-stakes encounters, new locations, and loot to collect, playable solo or with up to three friends in co-op, continuing the popular Minecraft spin-off.
Minecraft Dungeons II Lands on Switch 2 and Switch in Fall 2026
Mojang announced Minecraft Dungeons II at Minecraft Live as a brand-new action RPG, coming to Switch 2, Switch, and other platforms in fall 2026. It promises high-stakes combat, abundant loot, and entirely new locations, playable solo or with up to three friends (four players total). More details will follow, with preorders/wishlist open on the official site.
gaming21 days ago
Minecraft 26.1 RC2 Aims for Stability Ahead of Final Release
Minecraft Java Edition 26.1 Release Candidate 2 has arrived, signaling ongoing stabilization and tweaks in the RC build ahead of the full 26.1 release.
technology25 days ago
Minecraft 26.1 Pre-Release 3 Launches for Java Edition
Minecraft 26.1 Pre-Release 3 has been released for the Java Edition, marking the next pre-release in the 26.1 update cycle.
Minecraft Java 26.1 Pre-Release 1: Bug fixes and pack tweaks
The first pre-release for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1 (Tiny Takeover) ships with bug fixes and a range of data- and resource-pack updates, including new text component formats, an updated time command, bone-meal related world-generation changes, and improved environment attribute handling; players should back up worlds before testing the build.
Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 10 brings aging particles and tinier baby mob heads
Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 10 introduces new particles to indicate mob aging with Golden Dandelions, shrinks baby mob heads, makes Striders inherit warmth from their mount, and adds growth-related particles (pause_mob_growth and reset_mob_growth). It also updates data pack to 99.3 and resource pack to 82, refreshes textures for baby mobs, and fixes a broad bug list along with UI/IME and armor display tweaks. Enable snapshots in the launcher to try it, keeping in mind testing versions can corrupt worlds.
Minecraft Unveils Final Batch of Baby Mobs for 2026 Testing
Minecraft introduces the last wave of redesigned baby mobs—baby hoglin, baby zoglin, baby strider, snifflet, and baby panda—now in Java snapshot and Bedrock beta/preview, with cute yet still hostile behavior; players can test them by enabling snapshots or previews and are asked to provide feedback as development continues.
gaming1 month ago
Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 9 Released for Java Edition
Minecraft's Java Edition receives Snapshot 9 as part of the 26.1 update, announced by the Java Team on February 18, 2026.
Bluey’s House Arrives in Minecraft Marketplace for a Cozy Playdate
Minecraft Marketplace launches Bluey’s House DLC, inviting players into Bluey’s cozy Brisbane home to complete tasks, hunt for keys, and unlock an ice-cream adventure through a variety of mini-games and dress-up activities; a free Chattermax Mask is available in the Dressing Room until March 6, 2026, with Bedrock Edition required.