On February 24, 2026, the tenth snapshot for the new version — 26.1 Snapshot-10 — was released for Minecraft: Java Edition. The update continues refining the features introduced in the previous test builds. In this version, the developers made changes to baby mob models, adjusted certain elements of previously added content, and fixed a number of discovered bugs.
26.1 Snapshot-9 — a minor update released on February 18, 2026. This is not a snapshot with new content, mechanics, or experimental features. There are no new blocks, mobs, or balance changes here. In this snapshot, the developers fixed only three bugs, but they belonged to the critical category. That is, the types of bugs that directly affected the game’s stability or the correct functioning of mechanics.
26.1 Snapshot-8 (February 17, 2026) — the eighth snapshot for version 26.1 in Minecraft: Java Edition. This snapshot continues the work on visual changes to mobs that began earlier. The developers refined the creature models from the previous snapshot, correcting shortcomings and clarifying appearance details. In addition, baby variants of the remaining mobs that had not yet been affected by the changes have now received updates.
On February 3, 2026, 26.1 Snapshot-6 was released — the sixth testing snapshot for Minecraft: Java Edition as part of update 26.1. This update cannot be called large-scale: there is almost no new gameplay content in it. The only notable technical addition is the introduction of new tags for developers. The main focus of the snapshot is on visual changes: the textures of baby variants of certain mobs, including the polar bear, camel, and a number of other creatures, have been updated.
On February 11, 2026, 26.1 Snapshot-7 was released for Minecraft: Java Edition. In this update, the developers focused on reworking the models of baby hostile mobs and fixing bugs.
Minecraft: Java Edition 26.1 Snapshot-3, released on January 13, 2026, is the third test version in the 26.1 update cycle. The snapshot focuses primarily on technical improvements, expanded world management capabilities, and tools for map and datapack creators rather than adding new gameplay content.
26.1 Snapshot-4 is the fourth test snapshot for Minecraft: Java Edition version 26.1, released on January 20, 2026. Despite the absence of major gameplay additions, the update brings noticeable visual changes and technical fixes. The main focus is on baby horses: the developers have updated the models of foals, donkey foals, mules, as well as baby zombie horses and skeleton horses. In addition, new tags for developers have been added and a number of bugs affecting stability and proper game performance have been fixed.
26.1 Snapshot-5 is the fifth snapshot of version 26.1 for Minecraft: Java Edition, released on January 27, 2026. The update is small but atmospheric: a new unusual flower has been added to the spring drop, the textures of some baby mobs have been updated, and several new sounds have been introduced.
Released on January 7, 2026, 26.1 Snapshot-2 continues testing the new update branch for Minecraft: Java Edition. Instead of large-scale innovations, the developers focused on atmosphere and refined details that make the game world more lively and expressive. The spotlight is on baby mobs, which received a full visual overhaul, as well as several long-awaited quality-of-life improvements.
On December 16, 2025, Mojang Studios released the first snapshot for the Minecraft version: 26.1 Snapshot-1. This release opened the 26.1 update cycle and immediately set a new technical direction for the game. The snapshot introduced several important changes. Trading can now be controlled through data packs, in-game lighting and the visual display of the "Night Vision" effect have been improved, and numerous technical adjustments and bug fixes have been implemented.
