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{{Relevant guide|Java Edition guides/Third Drop 2026|Bedrock Edition guides/Third Drop 2026}}
The '''third game drop of 2026''' is an upcoming, currently unnamed [[Minecraft:game drop]] that will release in the third quarter of 2026. It focuses on the [[Minecraft:dappled forest]] biome, adding [[Minecraft:poplar|poplar trees]] with three different colors of [[Minecraft:leaves]], a new wood type and new nature blocks. It also adds [[Minecraft:wool stairs]] and [[Minecraft:Wool Slab|slabs]] alongside a new structure, the [[Minecraft:abandoned camp]]. It was announced at [[Minecraft:Minecraft Live – May 2026]].
The '''third game drop of 2026''' is an upcoming, currently unnamed [[Minecraft:game drop]] that will release in the third quarter of 2026. It focuses on the [[Minecraft:dappled forest]] biome, adding [[Minecraft:poplar|poplar trees]] with three different colors of [[Minecraft:leaves]], a new wood type and new nature blocks. It also adds [[Minecraft:wool stairs]], [[Minecraft:Wool Slab|slabs]], [[Minecraft:Cushion|cushions]] and [[Minecraft:Straw Bed|straw beds]] alongside a new structure, the [[Minecraft:abandoned camp]]. It was announced at [[Minecraft:Minecraft Live – May 2026]].
Some features of this drop will be released earlier as an [[Minecraft:experiment]] in [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 26.40]].
Some features of this drop will be released earlier as an [[Minecraft:experiment]] in [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 26.40]].
*** Produces falling leaf particles that match the leaf color, fall as frequently as pale oak or cherry. [[File:Poplar leaves particle example.png|thumb|right|Falling poplar leaves]]
*** Produces falling leaf particles that match the leaf color, falling as frequently as pale oak or cherry leaf particles. [[File:Poplar leaves particle example.png|thumb|right|Falling poplar leaves]]
** Emits ambient sounds when attached to any log and next to at least 3 of the same type of leaves in its four horizontal directions.
** Emits ambient sounds when attached to any log and next to at least 3 of the same type of leaves in its four horizontal directions.
* A structure that generates on the surface of the Overworld.
* A structure that generates on the surface of the Overworld.
* The tent consists mainly of [[Minecraft:white wool stairs]] and [[Minecraft:fence]]s.
* The tent consists mainly of [[Minecraft:white wool stairs]], [[Minecraft:fence]]s and [[Minecraft:straw bed]]s.
* Its appearance and structure vary significantly depending on the biome, with variations such as containing a stone shelter or having [[Minecraft:leaves]] or [[Minecraft:cobweb]]s, a [[Minecraft:tree]], a pond, or a [[Minecraft:crop]] farm.
* Its appearance and structure vary significantly depending on the biome, with variations such as containing a stone shelter or having [[Minecraft:leaves]] or [[Minecraft:cobweb]]s, a [[Minecraft:tree]], a pond, or a [[Minecraft:crop]] farm.
* Contains loot in [[Minecraft:chest]]s, [[Minecraft:barrel]]s or in a rare [[Minecraft:oxidized copper chest]].
== Unconfirmed features ==
** One instance of the copper chest is waxed,{{verify|Seen in camman18 video, not sure if true}} likely due to a bug.{{cn}}
{{hatnote|These features are not confirmed for this drop, but they were mentioned or showcased by developers during this drop's development. Main article: [[Minecraft:Mentioned features]].}}
'''[[Minecraft:Straw bed]]'''
* A bed variant that lets players sleep but doesn't set their respawn point.
* Can be crafted using 3 [[Minecraft:hay bale]]s.{{tag|Subject to change}}
* Can be stacked to 16.
* Can only be used once and breaks after being slept in.
* Changed the texture. Mainly the strap part which has been moved down by one pixel in order to better align with the [[Minecraft:straw bed]].
'''[[Minecraft:Spruce leaves]]'''
'''[[Minecraft:Spruce leaves]]'''
* No longer produce falling leaf particles.
* No longer produce falling leaf particles.
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== Videos ==
== Videos ==
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== Quotes ==
== Trivia ==
{{Quote|Explore a new surface biome and find the wandering trader's hidden stashes spread throughout the world|Description of "Drop 3 of 2026" [[Minecraft:experiment]].}}
* The first ''Preview'' for this drop mentioned "the wandering trader's hidden stashes" as new features, in the description for the [[Minecraft:experiment]]. The second ''Preview'' changed this to "the abandoned camps".
== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
=== Mojang images ===
=== Mojang images ===
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Minecraft LIVE dappled forest overhead.png|A [[Minecraft:dappled forest]]
File:Minecraft LIVE dappled forest overhead.png|A [[Minecraft:dappled forest]]
Dappled Forest 2.jpg|[[Minecraft:Noor]] in a dappled forest near a cluster of [[Minecraft:brown mushroom]]s
File:Dappled Forest 2.jpg|[[Minecraft:Noor]] in a dappled forest near a cluster of [[Minecraft:brown mushroom]]s
Sunny in a dappled forest.jpeg|[[Minecraft:Sunny]] in a dappled forest making a base using poplar and [[Minecraft:wool stairs]]
File:Sunny in a dappled forest.jpeg|[[Minecraft:Sunny]] in a dappled forest making a base using poplar wood and [[Minecraft:wool stairs]]
3rd Drop 2026 Blocks Initial.png|Assorted blocks from the drop
File:3rd Drop 2026 Blocks Initial.png|Assorted blocks from the drop
Abandoned Camp in May 2026 Live 1.png|An abandoned camp in a [[Minecraft:swamp]]
File:Abandoned Camp in May 2026 Live 1.png|An [[Minecraft:abandoned camp]] in a [[Minecraft:swamp]]
Abandoned Camp in May 2026 Live 2.png|An abandoned camp in a [[Minecraft:cherry grove]]
File:Abandoned Camp in May 2026 Live 2.png|An abandoned camp in a [[Minecraft:cherry grove]]
Abandoned Camp.jpg|An abandoned camp with a poplar tree and a fallen poplar log having shelf mushrooms on it
File:Abandoned Camp.jpg|An abandoned camp with a [[Minecraft:poplar tree]] and a [[Minecraft:fallen poplar tree]] having shelf mushrooms on it
File:YouTube Abandoned Campsite.png|Minecraft YouTube post of the abandoned campsite
File:26.3-snapshot-1.jpg|[[Minecraft:Kai]] in a dappled forest next to an abandoned camp
File:Bedrock 26.40.27 PatchNotes.jpg|An abandoned camp in a dappled forest
File:26.3-snapshot-2.jpg|[[Minecraft:Efe]] in the abandoned camp
File:26.3-snapshot-3.jpg|[[Minecraft:Alex]] sitting on a wool stairs [[Minecraft:cushion]] in a [[Minecraft:swamp hut]]
File:Bedrock 26.40.30 PatchNotes.jpg|Kai and [[Minecraft:Ari]] sitting on cushions while [[Minecraft:Sunny]] and [[Minecraft:Efe]] are on top of a green and white tent.
File:26.3-snapshot-4.jpg|Zuri in a dappled forest sits on a brown cushion looking at smoker
File:26.3-snapshot-5.jpg|A black [[Minecraft:sheep]] looks out at the [[Minecraft:plains]] and the [[Minecraft:mountains]] from the dappled forest.
File:Bedrock 26.50.20 PatchNotes.jpg|A [[Minecraft:wandering trader]] with [[Minecraft:trader llama]] looks at the abandoned camp.
Produces falling leaf particles that match the leaf color, falling as frequently as pale oak or cherry leaf particles. File:Poplar leaves particle example.pngFalling poplar leaves
Emits ambient sounds when attached to any log and next to at least 3 of the same type of leaves in its four horizontal directions.
The first Preview for this drop mentioned "the wandering trader's hidden stashes" as new features, in the description for the Minecraft:experiment. The second Preview changed this to "the abandoned camps".
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