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The '''fourth drop of 2026''' is an [[Minecraft:Planned versions|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 [[Minecraft:ice caves]], a new [[Minecraft:cave]] [[Minecraft:biome]] featuring [[Minecraft:icicle]]s, [[Minecraft:ice crystal]]s, and [[Minecraft:brittle ice]], as well as the [[Minecraft:frostbite]], [[Minecraft:ice ball]]s, the [[Minecraft:Freezing]] effect, [[Minecraft:packed ice bricks]] set, and updated [[Minecraft:jukeboxes]]. It was announced at [[Minecraft:Minecraft LIVE – September 2026]].
The '''fourth drop of 2026''' is an [[Minecraft:Planned versions|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 [[Minecraft:ice caves]], a new [[Minecraft:cave]] [[Minecraft:biome]] featuring [[Minecraft:icicle]]s, [[Minecraft:ice crystal]]s, and [[Minecraft:brittle ice]], as well as the [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s, [[Minecraft:ice ball]]s, the [[Minecraft:Freezing]] effect, [[Minecraft:Brick (disambiguation)|brick]] variants of [[Minecraft:packed ice bricks|packed ice]] and [[Minecraft:snow bricks|snow block]]s, and updated [[Minecraft:jukebox]]es. It was announced at [[Minecraft:Minecraft LIVE – September 2026]].


Experimental features for the update will be released prior to the finalized release as part of [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 26.60]].
Experimental features for the update were released prior to the finalized release as part of [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 26.60]].


== Additions ==
== Additions ==
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* A fragile [[Minecraft:ice]] block that generates naturally in [[Minecraft:ice caves]] as part of [[Minecraft:crevasse]]s.
* A fragile [[Minecraft:ice]] block that generates naturally in [[Minecraft:ice caves]] as part of [[Minecraft:crevasse]]s.
* Begins to crack when stood on by players or mobs, eventually breaking.
* Begins to crack when stood on by players or mobs, eventually breaking.
** The [[Minecraft:frostbite]] mob can stand on brittle ice without breaking it.
** [[Minecraft:Frostbite]]s and [[Minecraft:stray]]s can stand on brittle ice without breaking it.
* Does not melt.
* Does not melt.
* Is created when [[Minecraft:water]] touches [[Minecraft:blue ice]].
* Is created when [[Minecraft:water]] touches [[Minecraft:blue ice]].
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* Emits a [[Minecraft:light level]] of 4.
* Emits a [[Minecraft:light level]] of 4.
* Can be placed on all full sides of a block, and breaks if the support block is removed.
* Can be placed on all full sides of a block, and breaks if the support block is removed.
* Emits ambient sounds when placed above [[Minecraft:packed ice]].


'''{{Animate|Attached Icicle Base (D) JE1.png;Attached Icicle Middle (D) BE1.png;Attached Icicle Frustum (D) BE1.png;Attached Icicle Tip (D) BE1.png;Attached Icicle Tip Merge (D) BE1.png|32px}}{{Animate|Attached Icicle Base (U) JE2.png;Attached Icicle Middle (U) JE2.png;Attached Icicle Frustum (U) JE2.png;Attached Icicle Tip (U) JE2.png;Attached Icicle Tip Merge (U) JE2.png|32px}}<br>{{Animate|Icicle Base (D) JE2 BE1.png;Icicle Middle (D) JE2 BE1.png;Icicle Frustum (D) JE2 BE1.png;Icicle Tip (D) JE2 BE1.png;Icicle Tip Merge (D) JE2 BE1.png|32px}}{{Animate|Icicle Base (U) JE2 BE1.png;Icicle Middle (U) JE2 BE1.png;Icicle Frustum (U) JE2 BE1.png;Icicle Tip (U) JE2 BE1.png;Icicle Tip Merge (U) JE2 BE1.png|32px}} [[Minecraft:Icicle]]'''
'''{{Animate|Attached Icicle Base (D) JE1.png;Attached Icicle Middle (D) BE1.png;Attached Icicle Frustum (D) BE1.png;Attached Icicle Tip (D) BE1.png;Attached Icicle Tip Merge (D) BE1.png|32px}}{{Animate|Attached Icicle Base (U) JE2.png;Attached Icicle Middle (U) JE2.png;Attached Icicle Frustum (U) JE2.png;Attached Icicle Tip (U) JE2.png;Attached Icicle Tip Merge (U) JE2.png|32px}}<br>{{Animate|Icicle Base (D) JE2 BE1.png;Icicle Middle (D) JE2 BE1.png;Icicle Frustum (D) JE2 BE1.png;Icicle Tip (D) JE2 BE1.png;Icicle Tip Merge (D) JE2 BE1.png|32px}}{{Animate|Icicle Base (U) JE2 BE1.png;Icicle Middle (U) JE2 BE1.png;Icicle Frustum (U) JE2 BE1.png;Icicle Tip (U) JE2 BE1.png;Icicle Tip Merge (U) JE2 BE1.png|32px}} [[Minecraft:Icicle]]'''
* A spike block that generates as stalactites on the ceiling in ice caves.
* A spike block that generates as stalactites on the ceiling in ice caves.
** Can also be placed on the ground as stalagmites.
** Can also be placed on the ground as stalagmites.
* The column part breaks at a [[Minecraft:light level]] of 5 or above or in [[Minecraft:the Nether]].
* Can naturally grow up to 5 blocks long when pointing downward.
** Icicle stalactites falls and deals damage depending on the height.
** Only grows under [[Minecraft:packed ice]] in areas without nearby light sources and outside [[Minecraft:the Nether]].
* Falling to a bottom icicle will increase damage.
* The column part falls or breaks (depending on the placement) at a [[Minecraft:light level]] of 5 or above or in [[Minecraft:the Nether]].
* Like other spikes blocks, icicles can be broken by a thrown [[Minecraft:trident]].
** Falling icicles deal damage to entities they collide with, just like other spike blocks.
* Icicle stalactites will grow longer if [[Minecraft:packed ice]] is above them, unless they are in the Nether.
** Landing onto an icicle stalagmite multiples the fall damage taken.
* It has been confirmed that [[Minecraft:player]]-placed icicles will not be affected by [[Minecraft:light]], although this feature has not been added yet.
* Like other spike blocks, icicles can be broken by a thrown [[Minecraft:trident]].


'''[[File:Packed Ice Bricks JE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Packed ice bricks]]'''
'''[[File:Packed Ice Bricks JE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Packed ice bricks]]'''
* A new kind of brick made from [[Minecraft:packed ice]].
* A brick block made from [[Minecraft:packed ice]].
* Unlike normal packed ice, it is not slippery and can be obtained by breaking without silk touch.
* Unlike regular packed ice, it is not slippery.
* [[File:Packed Ice Brick Stairs JE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Packed ice brick stairs]]
* Can be mine with a pickaxe without Silk Touch.
* [[File:Packed Ice Brick Slab JE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Packed ice brick slab]]
** [[File:Packed Ice Brick Stairs JE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Packed ice brick stairs]]
* [[File:Packed Ice Brick Wall JE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Packed ice brick wall]]
** [[File:Packed Ice Brick Slab JE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Packed ice brick slab]]
* [[File:Chiseled Packed Ice JE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Chiseled packed ice]]
** [[File:Packed Ice Brick Wall JE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Packed ice brick wall]]
** [[File:Chiseled Packed Ice.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Chiseled packed ice]]
 
'''[[File:Snow Bricks JE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Snow bricks]]'''
* A brick block made from [[Minecraft:snow block]]s.
** Cannot be crafted using a [[Minecraft:stonecutter]].
* Must be obtained by a [[Minecraft:shovel]], unlike the regular snow block.
* [[File:Snow Brick Stairs JE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Snow brick stairs]]
* [[File:Snow Brick Slab JE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Snow brick slab]]
* [[File:Snow Brick Wall.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Snow brick wall]]


=== Items ===
=== Items ===
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'''{{InvSprite|Ice Ball}} [[Minecraft:Ice ball]]'''
'''{{InvSprite|Ice Ball}} [[Minecraft:Ice ball]]'''
* A throwable [[Minecraft:projectile]] that deals damage.
* A throwable [[Minecraft:projectile]] that deals damage and knockback.
* It does more damage based on its projectile speed, having a sharp deceleration like [[Minecraft:Snowballs]].
** Deals a maximum of 4 damage to entities it hits, with the damage scaling down based on its projectile speed.
* Deals consistent knockback.
** Have a sharp deacceleration, like [[Minecraft:snowball]]s.
* Can be used to brew [[Minecraft:potions of Freezing]].
* Can be used to brew potions of Freezing.
* Obtained by [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s, which have a chance to drop them when killed.
* Obtained from [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s, which have a chance to drop them when killed.


'''{{AnimateSprite|Potion of Freezing;Splash Potion of Freezing;Lingering Potion of Freezing}} [[Minecraft:Potion of Freezing]]'''
'''{{AnimateSprite|Potion of Freezing;Splash Potion of Freezing;Lingering Potion of Freezing}} [[Minecraft:Potion of Freezing]]'''
* [[Minecraft:Brewed]] using an [[Minecraft:ice ball]].
* [[Minecraft:Brewed]] using an [[Minecraft:ice ball]].
* Applies the [[Minecraft:Freezing]] effect.
* Applies the [[Minecraft:Freezing]] effect.
 
** '''{{InvSprite|Arrow of Freezing}} [[Minecraft:Arrow of Freezing]]'''
'''{{InvSprite|Arrow of Freezing}} [[Minecraft:Arrow of Freezing]]'''
* A [[Minecraft:tipped arrow]] which applies the Freezing effect.
* A [[Minecraft:tipped arrow]] which causes the Freezing effect.


=== Effects ===
=== Effects ===
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* Zombie converts into a [[Minecraft:frostbite]] when in [[Minecraft:powder snow]] for 30 seconds.
* Zombie converts into a [[Minecraft:frostbite]] when in [[Minecraft:powder snow]] for 30 seconds.
* Drowned and husk converts into a zombie when in powder snow for 30 seconds.
* Drowned and husk converts into a zombie when in powder snow for 30 seconds.
'''[[File:Sulfur Cube Blue Ice JE2 BE2.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Sulfur Cube]]'''
* Added the cold archetype, obtained when a sulfur cube absorbs [[Minecraft:blue ice]].
** Same properties as hockey puck, but floats and can slide on frosted ice created by freezing water underneath them, like the [[Minecraft:Frost Walker]] echantment.


== Videos ==
== Videos ==
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File:Decorative Blocks.jpg|An ice castle
File:Decorative Blocks.jpg|An ice castle
File:Ambient Ice Sounds.jpg|Ari experiencing ice sounds in a [[Minecraft:frozen ocean]]
File:Ambient Ice Sounds.jpg|Ari experiencing ice sounds in a [[Minecraft:frozen ocean]]
File:26.4-snapshot-6.jpg|Kai ice fishing next to a [[Minecraft:snow brick]] base
File:Decorative Snow Blocks.jpg|A build made using packed ice and snow bricks
File:Cold Sulfur Cubes.jpg|Statues made from snow bricks
File:Ice Crystal Ambience.jpg|Several ice crystals
</gallery>
</gallery>


Latest revision as of 11:07, 28 October 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 Minecraft:ice caves, a new Minecraft:cave Minecraft:biome featuring Minecraft:icicles, Minecraft:ice crystals, and Minecraft:brittle ice, as well as the Minecraft:frostbites, Minecraft:ice balls, the Minecraft:Freezing effect, brick variants of packed ice and snow blocks, and updated Minecraft:jukeboxes. It was announced at Minecraft:Minecraft LIVE – September 2026.

Experimental features for the update were released prior to the finalized release as part of Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 26.60.

Additions

Blocks

Template:Animate Minecraft:Brittle ice

File:Ice Crystal.png Minecraft:Ice crystal

  • A crystal block which generates on the ground in ice caves.
  • Emits a Minecraft:light level of 4.
  • Can be placed on all full sides of a block, and breaks if the support block is removed.
  • Emits ambient sounds when placed above Minecraft:packed ice.

Template:AnimateTemplate:Animate
Template:AnimateTemplate:Animate Minecraft:Icicle

  • A spike block that generates as stalactites on the ceiling in ice caves.
    • Can also be placed on the ground as stalagmites.
  • Can naturally grow up to 5 blocks long when pointing downward.
  • The column part falls or breaks (depending on the placement) at a Minecraft:light level of 5 or above or in Minecraft:the Nether.
    • Falling icicles deal damage to entities they collide with, just like other spike blocks.
    • Landing onto an icicle stalagmite multiples the fall damage taken.
  • Like other spike blocks, icicles can be broken by a thrown Minecraft:trident.

File:Packed Ice Bricks JE1.png Minecraft:Packed ice bricks

File:Snow Bricks JE1.png Minecraft:Snow bricks

Items

Template:InvSprite Minecraft:Frostbite spawn egg

Template:InvSprite Minecraft:Ice ball

  • A throwable Minecraft:projectile that deals damage and knockback.
    • Deals a maximum of 4 damage to entities it hits, with the damage scaling down based on its projectile speed.
    • Have a sharp deacceleration, like Minecraft:snowballs.
  • Can be used to brew potions of Freezing.
  • Obtained from Minecraft:frostbites, which have a chance to drop them when killed.

Template:AnimateSprite Minecraft:Potion of Freezing

Effects

File:Freezing JE1 BE1.png Minecraft:Freezing

Mobs

width=55x55 File:Baby Frostbite.png Minecraft:Frostbite

World generation

Biomes

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Features

File:Crevasse.png Minecraft:Crevasse

Sounds

Ice and its variants

Changes

Blocks

Minecraft:Blue ice

File:Jukebox JE3.png Minecraft:Jukebox

  • Changed its texture.
  • Placing a Minecraft:chest, Minecraft:trapped chest, or any variant of Minecraft:copper chest directly above a jukebox causes it to play Minecraft:music discs as a playlist.
    • When there is no disc currently playing in it, the jukebox takes the first available music disc in the above chest and begins playing it.
    • When the disc is finished playing, the jukebox swaps it with the next available disc in the chest and begins playing that one.
    • Discs are taken and played in slot order, skipping empty slots and other non-music-disc items and looping back to the start when it reaches the last music disc in the chest.
    • Ejecting the current disc from the jukebox while it is still playing immediately plays the next available disc.
    • If the chest has no music discs, the disc in the jukebox plays again.
    • The tooltip of the next music disc includes the text “Playing next”.

Mobs

Minecraft:Drowned, Minecraft:husk, and Minecraft:zombie

File:Sulfur Cube Blue Ice JE2 BE2.png Minecraft:Sulfur Cube

  • Added the cold archetype, obtained when a sulfur cube absorbs Minecraft:blue ice.
    • Same properties as hockey puck, but floats and can slide on frosted ice created by freezing water underneath them, like the Minecraft:Frost Walker echantment.

Videos

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Gallery

Mojang images

Official artwork

Navigation

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