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The '''fourth drop of 2026''' is an upcoming [[Minecraft:game drop]] that will release as [[Minecraft:Java Edition 26.4]] and [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 26.70]] in the fourth quarter of 2026. It introduces the [[Minecraft:ice caves]], a cave biome featuring [[Minecraft:icicle]]s and [[Minecraft:ice crystals]]. It also adds the [[Minecraft:frozen zombie]], [[Minecraft:ice ball]]s, and the [[Minecraft:Freezing]] effect. It was announced at [[Minecraft:Minecraft LIVE – September 2026]].
The '''fourth drop of 2026''' is an upcoming [[Minecraft:game drop]] that will release as [[Minecraft:Java Edition 26.4]] and [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 26.70]] in the fourth quarter of 2026. It introduces the [[Minecraft:ice caves]], a cave [[Minecraft:biome]] featuring [[Minecraft:icicle]]s and [[Minecraft:ice crystals]], as well as the [[Minecraft:frozen zombie]], [[Minecraft:ice ball]]s, and the [[Minecraft:Freezing]] effect. It was announced at [[Minecraft:Minecraft LIVE – September 2026]].


== Additions ==
== Additions ==
=== Blocks ===
=== Blocks ===
; [[File:Ice Crystals (U) pJE20260926.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Ice crystal]]
; [[File:Ice Crystals (U) pJE20260926.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Ice crystals]]
* A light source that generates in [[Minecraft:ice caves]].
* A crystal block which generates on the ground in [[Minecraft:ice caves]].
* Provides a small amount of light.
* Can be placed on all axes.


; {{InvSprite|Icicle}} [[File:Icicle.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Icicle]]
; [[File:Icicle (D) pBE20260926.png|32px]] [[File:Icicle (U) pBE20260926.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Icicle]]
* A spike block that generates as stalactite clusters in ice caves.
* A spike block that generates on the ceiling in ice caves.
* Falls when a light source is nearby.
* Icicle columns melt and fall when a light source is nearby.
* Similar to Dripstone dealing damage.
* Falling icicles deal damage to entities.
* Can be placed on the ground in addition to the ceiling.


=== Items ===
=== Items ===
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; {{InvSprite|Ice Ball}} [[Minecraft:Ice ball]]
; {{InvSprite|Ice Ball}} [[Minecraft:Ice ball]]
* A throwable projectile that deals a damage, and gives the [[Minecraft:Freezing]] effect.
* A throwable projectile that deals damage.
** It does more damage based on its projectile speed.
** It does more damage based on its projectile speed.
* Obtained by killing a frozen zombie holding an ice ball.
* Obtained by killing a frozen zombie holding an ice ball.
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; {{InvSprite|Arrow of Freezing}} [[Minecraft:Arrow of Freezing]]
; {{InvSprite|Arrow of Freezing}} [[Minecraft:Arrow of Freezing]]
* A new kind of tipped arrow which causes Freezing.
* A tipped arrow which causes the Freezing effect.


=== Effects ===
=== Effects ===
; [[File:Freezing Effect.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Freezing]]
; [[File:Freezing Effect.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Freezing]]
* An effect that makes the player [[Minecraft:freeze]], dealing damage and slowing their movement.
* An effect that causes an entity to [[Minecraft:freeze]], dealing damage over time and slowing their movement.
* Equipping a piece of leather armor prevents it from freezing damage but not the rest.
* Equipping a piece of leather armor prevents freezing damage but not the slowness.
* Effect technically already existed ever since [[Minecraft:powder snow]] was added
* Effect technically already existed ever since [[Minecraft:powder snow]] was added


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* It has two modes of attacking: a melee attack and a ranged attack, similar to [[Minecraft:drowned]].
* It has two modes of attacking: a melee attack and a ranged attack, similar to [[Minecraft:drowned]].
** Most frozen zombies use a standard melee attack, which gives Freezing.
** Most frozen zombies use a standard melee attack, which gives Freezing.
** Some frozen zombies spawn holding ice balls, and sometimes snowballs which they throw as a ranged attack.
** Some frozen zombies spawn holding ice balls, which they throw as a ranged attack.
* Frozen zombies holding ice balls have a chance to drop them upon being killed.
* Frozen zombies holding ice balls have a chance to drop them upon being killed.


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* A cave biome that generates underneath frozen biomes.
* A cave biome that generates underneath frozen biomes.
* Calcite, ice, packed ice, blue ice, icicles and ice crystals can generate here.
* Calcite, ice, packed ice, blue ice, icicles and ice crystals can generate here.
* Ores generate as blobs beneath ice.
* Ores generate inside blobs of [[Minecraft:stone]] and [[Minecraft:deepslate]].
* Various monsters, [[Minecraft:stray]]s and [[Minecraft:frozen zombie]]s can spawn here.
* Common cave monsters, [[Minecraft:stray]]s and [[Minecraft:frozen zombie]]s can spawn here.


==== Features ====
==== Features ====
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[[Minecraft:ja:2026年冬季の小規模アップデート]]
[[Minecraft:ko:2026년의 네 번째 드롭]]
[[Minecraft:ko:2026년의 네 번째 드롭]]
[[Minecraft:lzh:丙午丁投]]
[[Minecraft:nl:Vierde drop van 2026]]
[[Minecraft:nl:Vierde drop van 2026]]
[[Minecraft:pt:Quarto drop de 2026]]
[[Minecraft:pt:Quarto drop de 2026]]
[[Minecraft:ru:Четвёртый дроп 2026]]
[[Minecraft:ru:Четвёртый дроп 2026]]
[[Minecraft:zh:2026年第4次小更新]]
[[Minecraft:zh:2026年第4次小更新]]

Latest revision as of 11:16, 29 September 2026

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The fourth drop of 2026 is an upcoming Minecraft:game drop that will release as Minecraft:Java Edition 26.4 and Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 26.70 in the fourth quarter of 2026. It introduces the Minecraft:ice caves, a cave Minecraft:biome featuring Minecraft:icicles and Minecraft:ice crystals, as well as the Minecraft:frozen zombie, Minecraft:ice balls, and the Minecraft:Freezing effect. It was announced at Minecraft:Minecraft LIVE – September 2026.

Additions

Blocks

File:Ice Crystals (U) pJE20260926.png Minecraft:Ice crystals
  • A crystal block which generates on the ground in Minecraft:ice caves.
  • Provides a small amount of light.
  • Can be placed on all axes.
File:Icicle (D) pBE20260926.png File:Icicle (U) pBE20260926.png Minecraft:Icicle
  • A spike block that generates on the ceiling in ice caves.
  • Icicle columns melt and fall when a light source is nearby.
  • Falling icicles deal damage to entities.
  • Can be placed on the ground in addition to the ceiling.

Items

Minecraft:Frozen zombie spawn egg
Template:InvSprite Minecraft:Ice ball
  • A throwable projectile that deals damage.
    • It does more damage based on its projectile speed.
  • Obtained by killing a frozen zombie holding an ice ball.
Template:AnimateSpriteMinecraft:Potion of Freezing
Template:InvSprite Minecraft:Arrow of Freezing
  • A tipped arrow which causes the Freezing effect.

Effects

File:Freezing Effect.png Minecraft:Freezing
  • An effect that causes an entity to Minecraft:freeze, dealing damage over time and slowing their movement.
  • Equipping a piece of leather armor prevents freezing damage but not the slowness.
  • Effect technically already existed ever since Minecraft:powder snow was added

Mobs

width=55x55 File:Baby frozen zombie recreation2.png Minecraft:Frozen zombie
  • A zombie variant that can be found in ice caves and snowy biomes.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/shorts/x8ZJS5HHdfE</ref>
  • It has two modes of attacking: a melee attack and a ranged attack, similar to Minecraft:drowned.
    • Most frozen zombies use a standard melee attack, which gives Freezing.
    • Some frozen zombies spawn holding ice balls, which they throw as a ranged attack.
  • Frozen zombies holding ice balls have a chance to drop them upon being killed.

World generation

Biomes

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Features

Icicles
  • Generates as clusters of icicles.

Videos

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Gallery

Mojang images

In other media

Navigation

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