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	* '''[[Minecraft:Winter Drop]]'''		* '''[[Minecraft:Winter Drop]]'''

	~~Although it is no longer the primary classification for game drops,~~ [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]] has used this nomenclature on several occasions:		[[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]] has used this nomenclature on several occasions; for example:
	* [[Minecraft:The Garden Awakens]] has explicitly been referred to as the "Winter Drop" during its [[Minecraft:experiment]] phase {{in\|JE}}.		* [[Minecraft:The Garden Awakens]] has explicitly been referred to as the "Winter Drop" during its [[Minecraft:experiment]] phase {{in\|JE}}.
	* [[Minecraft:Spring to Life]] and [[Minecraft:The Copper Age]] were respectively referred to as "Spring drop" and "Fall drop" in the <code>manifest.json</code> file of their respective experimental packs {{in\|BE}}.<ref>{{tweet\|SmokeyStack_\|1877043357664378934\|This Drop is indeed a spring drop! #Minecraft\|January 8, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{tweet\|SmokeyStack_\|1940097777452601778\|Confired{{sic\|nolink=1}}, Drop 3 is the Fall Drop. #Minecraft\|July 1, 2024}}</ref>		* [[Minecraft:Spring to Life]] and [[Minecraft:The Copper Age]] were respectively referred to as "Spring drop" and "Fall drop" in the <code>manifest.json</code> file of their respective experimental packs {{in\|BE}}.<ref>{{tweet\|SmokeyStack_\|1877043357664378934\|This Drop is indeed a spring drop! #Minecraft\|January 8, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{tweet\|SmokeyStack_\|1940097777452601778\|Confired{{sic\|nolink=1}}, Drop 3 is the Fall Drop. #Minecraft\|July 1, 2024}}</ref>

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	* {{ItemLink\|Music Disc Bounce}}		* {{ItemLink\|Music Disc Bounce}}
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	\|'''[[Minecraft:~~Third Drop 2026~~]]'''		\|'''[[Minecraft:Wilderness Bound]]'''
	\|Expected Q3 2026		\|Expected Q3 2026
	\| [[Minecraft:Java Edition 26.3\|26.3]]		\| [[Minecraft:Java Edition 26.3\|26.3]]

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	* {{EntitySprite\|Sheep}} Increased chances for specific [[Minecraft:sheep]] colors for warm and cold biomes		* {{EntitySprite\|Sheep}} Increased chances for specific [[Minecraft:sheep]] colors for warm and cold biomes
	* [[File:Green Leaf 3.png\|16px\|class=pixel-image]] Falling leaf particles		* [[File:Green Leaf 3.png\|16px\|class=pixel-image]] Falling leaf particles
	* ~~[[Minecraft:~~Desert]] and ~~[[Minecraft:~~badlands]] ambient sounds		* {{BiomeLink\|Desert}} and {{BiomeLink\|badlands}} ambient sounds
	* Updated {{EntitySprite\|Wandering-Trader}} [[Minecraft:wandering trader]] and {{EntitySprite\|Cartographer}} [[Minecraft:cartographer]] trades		* Updated {{EntitySprite\|Wandering-Trader}} [[Minecraft:wandering trader]] and {{EntitySprite\|Cartographer}} [[Minecraft:cartographer]] trades
	* {{ItemSprite\|Creeper Spawn Egg}} More distinctive [[Minecraft:spawn egg]] textures		* {{ItemSprite\|Creeper Spawn Egg}} More distinctive [[Minecraft:spawn egg]] textures
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	* {{EnvLink\|Abandoned Camp}}, {{BlockLink\|Straw Bed}} and {{ItemLink\|Cushion}}		* {{EnvLink\|Abandoned Camp}}, {{BlockLink\|Straw Bed}} and {{ItemLink\|Cushion}}
	* {{BlockSprite\|Wool Stairs}} {{BlockSprite\|Wool Slab}} [[Minecraft:Wool stairs]] and [[Minecraft:Wool slab\|slabs]]		* {{BlockSprite\|Wool Stairs}} {{BlockSprite\|Wool Slab}} [[Minecraft:Wool stairs]] and [[Minecraft:Wool slab\|slabs]]
			* {{BlockSprite\|Concrete Stairs}} {{BlockSprite\|Concrete Slab}} [[Minecraft:Concrete stairs]] and [[Minecraft:concrete slab\|slabs]]
			* {{ItemSprite\|Map}} Improved [[Minecraft:map]]s
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	* [[Minecraft:Spring to Life]] and [[Minecraft:The Copper Age]] were respectively referred to as "Spring drop" and "Fall drop" in the <code>manifest.json</code> file of their respective experimental packs {{in\|BE}}.<ref>{{tweet\|SmokeyStack_\|1877043357664378934\|This Drop is indeed a spring drop! #Minecraft\|January 8, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{tweet\|SmokeyStack_\|1940097777452601778\|Confired{{sic\|nolink=1}}, Drop 3 is the Fall Drop. #Minecraft\|July 1, 2024}}</ref>		* [[Minecraft:Spring to Life]] and [[Minecraft:The Copper Age]] were respectively referred to as "Spring drop" and "Fall drop" in the <code>manifest.json</code> file of their respective experimental packs {{in\|BE}}.<ref>{{tweet\|SmokeyStack_\|1877043357664378934\|This Drop is indeed a spring drop! #Minecraft\|January 8, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{tweet\|SmokeyStack_\|1940097777452601778\|Confired{{sic\|nolink=1}}, Drop 3 is the Fall Drop. #Minecraft\|July 1, 2024}}</ref>
	* [[Minecraft:Chase the Skies]] was named "Summer drop" by a Mojang employee.<ref>{{tweet\|JustJosIt\|1904455682041983227\|The Spring to Life game drop comes today, the summer drop updates comes in June!\|March 25, 2025\|archive=1}}</ref>		* [[Minecraft:Chase the Skies]] was named "Summer drop" by a Mojang employee.<ref>{{tweet\|JustJosIt\|1904455682041983227\|The Spring to Life game drop comes today, the summer drop updates comes in June!\|March 25, 2025\|archive=1}}</ref>
	* Some files on [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]] use season to refer to drops in their names; for example :		* Some files on [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]] use season to refer to drops in their names; for example:
	** [https://www.minecraft.net/content/dam/minecraftnet/games/minecraft/screenshots/MCV_SpringDrop_testing_Jan8_Wildflowers_8a_1280x720.jpg MCV_SpringDrop_testing_Jan8_Wildflowers_8a_1280x720.jpg] uses "SpringDrop".<ref>{{mcnet\|new-year-new-testing-features\|New year, new testing features\|January 8, 2025\|Sophie Austin, and Linn Viberg}}</ref>		** [https://www.minecraft.net/content/dam/minecraftnet/games/minecraft/screenshots/MCV_SpringDrop_testing_Jan8_Wildflowers_8a_1280x720.jpg MCV_SpringDrop_testing_Jan8_Wildflowers_8a_1280x720.jpg] uses "SpringDrop".<ref>{{mcnet\|new-year-new-testing-features\|New year, new testing features\|January 8, 2025\|Sophie Austin, and Linn Viberg}}</ref>
	** [https://www.minecraft.net/content/dam/minecraftnet/games/minecraft/screenshots/MCV_Su25_VibrantVisuals_April2_Overworld_2_1280x720.jpg MCV_Su25_VibrantVisuals_April2_Overworld_2_1280x720.jpg] uses "Su25" for "Summer 2025".<ref>{{mcnet\|take-a-vibrant-test-flight\|Take a vibrant test flight\|April 2, 2025\|Sophie Austin}}</ref>		** [https://www.minecraft.net/content/dam/minecraftnet/games/minecraft/screenshots/MCV_Su25_VibrantVisuals_April2_Overworld_2_1280x720.jpg MCV_Su25_VibrantVisuals_April2_Overworld_2_1280x720.jpg] uses "Su25" for "Summer 2025".<ref>{{mcnet\|take-a-vibrant-test-flight\|Take a vibrant test flight\|April 2, 2025\|Sophie Austin}}</ref>

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	\|Expected Q3 2026		\|Expected Q3 2026
	\| [[Minecraft:Java Edition 26.3\|26.3]]		\| [[Minecraft:Java Edition 26.3\|26.3]]
	\| 26.50		\| [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 26.50\|26.50]]
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	* {{BiomeLink\|Dappled Forest}} and {{BlockSprite\|Poplar Log}}{{BlockSprite\|Poplar Planks}} [[Minecraft:Poplar Planks\|Poplar]] wood set		* {{BiomeLink\|Dappled Forest}} and {{BlockSprite\|Poplar Log}}{{BlockSprite\|Poplar Planks}} [[Minecraft:Poplar Planks\|Poplar]] wood set

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	\|[[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 26.30\|26.30]]		\|[[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 26.30\|26.30]]
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	* {{EnvLink\|Sulfur Spring}}		* {{EnvLink\|Sulfur Spring}} and {{BiomeLink\|Sulfur Caves}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Sulfur Caves}}
	* {{BlockLink\|Sulfur}} and {{BlockLink\|Cinnabar}} block sets		* {{BlockLink\|Sulfur}} and {{BlockLink\|Cinnabar}} block sets
	* {{EntityLink\|Sulfur Cube}}		* {{EntityLink\|Sulfur Cube}}

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	* {{BiomeLink\|Dappled Forest}} and {{BlockSprite\|Poplar Log}}{{BlockSprite\|Poplar Planks}} [[Minecraft:Poplar Planks\|Poplar]] wood set		* {{BiomeLink\|Dappled Forest}} and {{BlockSprite\|Poplar Log}}{{BlockSprite\|Poplar Planks}} [[Minecraft:Poplar Planks\|Poplar]] wood set
	* {{EnvLink\|Abandoned Camp}}, {{BlockLink\|Straw Bed}} and {{~~EntityLink~~\|Cushion}}		* {{EnvLink\|Abandoned Camp}}, {{BlockLink\|Straw Bed}} and {{ItemLink\|Cushion}}
	* {{BlockSprite\|Wool Stairs}} {{BlockSprite\|Wool Slab}} [[Minecraft:Wool stairs]] and [[Minecraft:Wool slab\|slabs]]		* {{BlockSprite\|Wool Stairs}} {{BlockSprite\|Wool Slab}} [[Minecraft:Wool stairs]] and [[Minecraft:Wool slab\|slabs]]
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	Game drops are loosely planned up to two years at most in advance, give or take, depending on community feedback.<ref>{{ytl\|2cxUNoWNy50\|לייב עם מפתח של מיינקראפט! עם ‪@Ulraf‬ !\|AdirTV\|August 10, 2025\|t=9827}} (2:43:47)</ref> A game drop can be small, like [[Minecraft:Bats and Pots]], or large, like [[Minecraft:Chaos Cubed]]. Game drops can have any number of features, and can tackle any feature types.<ref>{{ytl\|2cxUNoWNy50\|לייב עם מפתח של מיינקראפט! עם ‪@Ulraf‬ !\|AdirTV\|August 10, 2025\|t=12010}} (3:20:10){{info needed\|Needs a reliable transcript and translation of both segments, plus the part where Ulraf specifies whether his statement is factual or an opinion.}}</ref>		Game drops are loosely planned up to two years at most in advance, give or take, depending on community feedback.<ref>{{ytl\|2cxUNoWNy50\|לייב עם מפתח של מיינקראפט! עם ‪@Ulraf‬ !\|AdirTV\|August 10, 2025\|t=9827}} (2:43:47)</ref> A game drop can be small, like [[Minecraft:Bats and Pots]], or large, like [[Minecraft:Chaos Cubed]]. Game drops can have any number of features, and can tackle any feature types.<ref>{{ytl\|2cxUNoWNy50\|לייב עם מפתח של מיינקראפט! עם ‪@Ulraf‬ !\|AdirTV\|August 10, 2025\|t=12010}} (3:20:10){{info needed\|Needs a reliable transcript and translation of both segments, plus the part where Ulraf specifies whether his statement is factual or an opinion.}}</ref>

	The game drop system was first announced with the release of [[Minecraft:Armored Paws]]. [[Minecraft:Bats and Pots]] was then retroactively called a drop~~. Due to being released after the announcement of the game drop system, [[Minecraft:Tricky Trials]] would also qualify as a drop but is not officially considered one~~.		The game drop system was first announced with the release of [[Minecraft:Armored Paws]]. [[Minecraft:Bats and Pots]] was then retroactively called a drop.

	For the most part, one game drop is released in each business quarter of a year.		For the most part, one game drop is released in each business quarter of a year.

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	\|'''[[Minecraft:Third Drop 2026]]'''		\|'''[[Minecraft:Third Drop 2026]]'''
	\|Q3 2026		\|Expected Q3 2026
	\| [[Minecraft:Java Edition 26.3\|26.3]]		\| [[Minecraft:Java Edition 26.3\|26.3]]
	\| 26.50		\| 26.50

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	* {{BiomeLink\|Dappled Forest}} and {{BlockSprite\|Poplar Log}}{{BlockSprite\|Poplar Planks}} [[Minecraft:Poplar Planks\|Poplar]] wood set		* {{BiomeLink\|Dappled Forest}} and {{BlockSprite\|Poplar Log}}{{BlockSprite\|Poplar Planks}} [[Minecraft:Poplar Planks\|Poplar]] wood set
	* {{EnvLink\|Abandoned Camp}}		* {{EnvLink\|Abandoned Camp}}, {{BlockLink\|Straw Bed}} and {{EntityLink\|Cushion}}
	* {{BlockSprite\|Wool Stairs}} {{BlockSprite\|Wool Slab}} [[Minecraft:Wool stairs]] and [[Minecraft:Wool slab\|slabs]]		* {{BlockSprite\|Wool Stairs}} {{BlockSprite\|Wool Slab}} [[Minecraft:Wool stairs]] and [[Minecraft:Wool slab\|slabs]]
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	[[Minecraft:es:Game drop]]		[[Minecraft:es:Game drop]]
	[[Minecraft:fr:Game drop]]		[[Minecraft:fr:Game drop]]
	[[Minecraft:it:~~Game drop~~]]		[[Minecraft:it:Rilascio]]
	[[Minecraft:ja:小規模アップデート]]		[[Minecraft:ja:バージョンの種類#小規模アップデート]]
	[[Minecraft:ko:게임 드롭]]		[[Minecraft:ko:게임 드롭]]
	[[Minecraft:pt:Drop de jogo]]		[[Minecraft:pt:Drop de jogo]]
	[[Minecraft:ru:Игровой дроп]]		[[Minecraft:ru:Игровой дроп]]
	[[Minecraft:th:เกมดรอป]]		[[Minecraft:th:เกมดรอป]]

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	* {{EntitySprite\|Sheep}} Increased chances for specific [[Minecraft:sheep]] colors for warm and cold biomes		* {{EntitySprite\|Sheep}} Increased chances for specific [[Minecraft:sheep]] colors for warm and cold biomes
	* [[File:Green Leaf 3.png\|16px\|class=pixel-image]] Falling leaf particles		* [[File:Green Leaf 3.png\|16px\|class=pixel-image]] Falling leaf particles
	* ~~[[Minecraft:~~Desert]] and ~~[[Minecraft:~~badlands]] ambient sounds		* {{BiomeLink\|Desert}} and {{BiomeLink\|badlands}} ambient sounds
	* Updated {{EntitySprite\|Wandering-Trader}} [[Minecraft:wandering trader]] and {{EntitySprite\|Cartographer}} [[Minecraft:cartographer]] trades		* Updated {{EntitySprite\|Wandering-Trader}} [[Minecraft:wandering trader]] and {{EntitySprite\|Cartographer}} [[Minecraft:cartographer]] trades
	* {{ItemSprite\|Creeper Spawn Egg}} More distinctive [[Minecraft:spawn egg]] textures		* {{ItemSprite\|Creeper Spawn Egg}} More distinctive [[Minecraft:spawn egg]] textures
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	* {{EnvLink\|Abandoned Camp}}, {{BlockLink\|Straw Bed}} and {{ItemLink\|Cushion}}		* {{EnvLink\|Abandoned Camp}}, {{BlockLink\|Straw Bed}} and {{ItemLink\|Cushion}}
	* {{BlockSprite\|Wool Stairs}} {{BlockSprite\|Wool Slab}} [[Minecraft:Wool stairs]] and [[Minecraft:Wool slab\|slabs]]		* {{BlockSprite\|Wool Stairs}} {{BlockSprite\|Wool Slab}} [[Minecraft:Wool stairs]] and [[Minecraft:Wool slab\|slabs]]
			* {{BlockSprite\|Concrete Stairs}} {{BlockSprite\|Concrete Slab}} [[Minecraft:Concrete stairs]] and [[Minecraft:concrete slab\|slabs]]
			* {{ItemSprite\|Map}} Improved [[Minecraft:map]]s
	\|}		\|}

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	* [[Minecraft:Spring to Life]] and [[Minecraft:The Copper Age]] were respectively referred to as "Spring drop" and "Fall drop" in the <code>manifest.json</code> file of their respective experimental packs {{in\|BE}}.<ref>{{tweet\|SmokeyStack_\|1877043357664378934\|This Drop is indeed a spring drop! #Minecraft\|January 8, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{tweet\|SmokeyStack_\|1940097777452601778\|Confired{{sic\|nolink=1}}, Drop 3 is the Fall Drop. #Minecraft\|July 1, 2024}}</ref>		* [[Minecraft:Spring to Life]] and [[Minecraft:The Copper Age]] were respectively referred to as "Spring drop" and "Fall drop" in the <code>manifest.json</code> file of their respective experimental packs {{in\|BE}}.<ref>{{tweet\|SmokeyStack_\|1877043357664378934\|This Drop is indeed a spring drop! #Minecraft\|January 8, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{tweet\|SmokeyStack_\|1940097777452601778\|Confired{{sic\|nolink=1}}, Drop 3 is the Fall Drop. #Minecraft\|July 1, 2024}}</ref>
	* [[Minecraft:Chase the Skies]] was named "Summer drop" by a Mojang employee.<ref>{{tweet\|JustJosIt\|1904455682041983227\|The Spring to Life game drop comes today, the summer drop updates comes in June!\|March 25, 2025\|archive=1}}</ref>		* [[Minecraft:Chase the Skies]] was named "Summer drop" by a Mojang employee.<ref>{{tweet\|JustJosIt\|1904455682041983227\|The Spring to Life game drop comes today, the summer drop updates comes in June!\|March 25, 2025\|archive=1}}</ref>
	* Some files on [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]] use season to refer to drops in their names; for example :		* Some files on [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]] use season to refer to drops in their names; for example:
	** [https://www.minecraft.net/content/dam/minecraftnet/games/minecraft/screenshots/MCV_SpringDrop_testing_Jan8_Wildflowers_8a_1280x720.jpg MCV_SpringDrop_testing_Jan8_Wildflowers_8a_1280x720.jpg] uses "SpringDrop".<ref>{{mcnet\|new-year-new-testing-features\|New year, new testing features\|January 8, 2025\|Sophie Austin, and Linn Viberg}}</ref>		** [https://www.minecraft.net/content/dam/minecraftnet/games/minecraft/screenshots/MCV_SpringDrop_testing_Jan8_Wildflowers_8a_1280x720.jpg MCV_SpringDrop_testing_Jan8_Wildflowers_8a_1280x720.jpg] uses "SpringDrop".<ref>{{mcnet\|new-year-new-testing-features\|New year, new testing features\|January 8, 2025\|Sophie Austin, and Linn Viberg}}</ref>
	** [https://www.minecraft.net/content/dam/minecraftnet/games/minecraft/screenshots/MCV_Su25_VibrantVisuals_April2_Overworld_2_1280x720.jpg MCV_Su25_VibrantVisuals_April2_Overworld_2_1280x720.jpg] uses "Su25" for "Summer 2025".<ref>{{mcnet\|take-a-vibrant-test-flight\|Take a vibrant test flight\|April 2, 2025\|Sophie Austin}}</ref>		** [https://www.minecraft.net/content/dam/minecraftnet/games/minecraft/screenshots/MCV_Su25_VibrantVisuals_April2_Overworld_2_1280x720.jpg MCV_Su25_VibrantVisuals_April2_Overworld_2_1280x720.jpg] uses "Su25" for "Summer 2025".<ref>{{mcnet\|take-a-vibrant-test-flight\|Take a vibrant test flight\|April 2, 2025\|Sophie Austin}}</ref>

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	\|[[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 26.30\|26.30]]		\|[[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 26.30\|26.30]]
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	* {{EnvLink\|Sulfur Spring}}		* {{EnvLink\|Sulfur Spring}} and {{BiomeLink\|Sulfur Caves}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Sulfur Caves}}
	* {{BlockLink\|Sulfur}} and {{BlockLink\|Cinnabar}} block sets		* {{BlockLink\|Sulfur}} and {{BlockLink\|Cinnabar}} block sets
	* {{EntityLink\|Sulfur Cube}}		* {{EntityLink\|Sulfur Cube}}