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.
If you want to preserve the vanilla style while adding more refined details, Beautify Refabricated fits this goal perfectly. The mod expands decorative possibilities through new models and mechanics. Hanging flower pots can be placed normally or attached to special supports, and the plants inside them can be stimulated with bone meal — if there is enough free space, they will grow and hang down naturally.
When the game reaches the boss-fighting stage, protecting your base becomes critically important. Wither Proofed is designed specifically for this phase. The mod adds special blocks resistant to the destructive power of the Wither, allowing you to build truly secure structures. Alongside them come powerful tools and armor sets with unique abilities that strengthen the player in difficult battles.
Storage is one of the most important aspects of survival, and Enderthing offers a flexible system of personalized ender chests. The key feature is colored locks of two types: global and private. The first grant access to everyone, while the second restrict it to specific players. The locks are dyed using dyes, and matching keys can be created for the chests.
The End dimension receives a completely new identity thanks to Ender Villages. Fully developed villages appear in an End-themed style, featuring unique residents, professions, and mechanics. The settlements include redesigned buildings — from farms to churches and even an End brewery. The new villagers can breed, have child variants, and possess their own professions such as Enchanter or End Farmer.
Precise aiming is not easy for every player, and Motor Assistance addresses this issue with built-in aim assistance. After breaking a block, the crosshair automatically shifts to the next suitable target, such as a neighboring log, which is especially noticeable when chopping trees. This reduces the need for constant camera adjustment and makes the process smoother.
Cold is no longer limited to powdered snow — Frostiful deeply reworks the freezing mechanic. Now the player can gradually freeze in cold biomes, suffer from falling icicles during snowstorms, and encounter new frost-related enchantments. To survive, fur armor has been added, increasing resistance to cold, along with ways to warm up by a fire or with special items.
Interior detailing reaches a new level with Ipla. The mod allows items to be placed on block surfaces with high precision. Simply press V to position an object, and the quadrilateral placement mode makes it possible to display up to 24 items on a single surface. Additional key combinations provide full control over rotation and positioning, including circular rotation.
