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{{Infobox version
{{Infobox version
| edition = Bedrock
| edition = Bedrock
| image = Switch 2 beta in-game screenshot.jpg
| image = Bedrock 26.50.21.jpg
| image2 = Bedrock 26.50.21.jpg <!-- upload actual title screenshot -->
| type = Beta
| type = Beta
| date = August 7, 2026
| date = August 7, 2026
| build = 47989134
| internal = 1.26.50.21
| parent = 26.50
| parent = 26.50
| prevparent = 26.42
| prevparent = 26.42
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| next = Preview 26.50.22
| next = Preview 26.50.22
| nextparent = 26.60
| nextparent = 26.60
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'''Beta 26.50.21''' is a beta version for [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 26.50]] released on August 7, 2026,<ref>{{Cite Discord|url=https://discord.com/channels/447104142729674753/448743183543959552/1535396176554369125|title=HOLY SHIT MINECRAFT BETA ON SWITCH THIS IS NOT A DRILL|channel=minecraft|server=Minecraft Wiki|invite=https://discord.gg/fGdE5ZE|user=nomu_kid|date=August 7, 2026|ss=Minecraft switch 2 beta release source.png}}</ref> exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. Eligible users received a notification in the title screen, allowing them to download the beta for the native version from the Nintendo eShop. This beta is downloaded as a separate app titled "Minecraft Closed Beta".
'''Beta 26.50.21''' is the first Nintendo Switch 2 beta version, released on August 7, 2026, which adds [[Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals]] support.


This beta is equivalent to [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition Preview 26.50.20]].
Eligible users received a notification in the title screen, allowing them to download the beta for the native version from the Nintendo eShop. This beta is downloaded as a separate app titled "Minecraft Closed Beta".
 
This beta is equivalent to [[Minecraft:Preview 26.50.20]].


== Changes ==
== Changes ==
The differences between the Nintendo Switch build, backward-compatible with Nintendo Switch 2, and this native beta are as follows.
=== General ===
=== General ===
'''Graphical'''
'''Graphical'''
*[[Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals]] is now available on Nintendo Switch 2.</onlyinclude>
* [[Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals]] is now available.
** The maximum render distance is 16 chunks.
** Point lights and volumetric block lights are not available.
* The render distance without Vibrant Visuals is 28 chunks instead of 12.</onlyinclude>


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
=== Screenshots ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Switch 2 beta unlock notification.jpg|In-game notification received by eligible players
Switch 2 beta unlock notification.jpg|In-game notification received by eligible players
Switch 2 beta notification details.jpg|Notification details
Switch 2 beta notification details.jpg|Notification details
Switch 2 beta eShop page.jpg|The eShop page opened from the in-game notification
Get started title screen (Bedrock 26.50.21).jpg|The Get started menu
Switch 2 beta home menu.jpg|"Minecraft Closed Beta" on the Nintendo Switch 2 Home menu
Switch 2 beta in-game screenshot.jpg|[[Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals]] in-game
Switch 2 beta dappled forest.jpg|A [[Minecraft:dappled forest]]
Switch 2 beta dappled forest.jpg|A [[Minecraft:dappled forest]]
Switch 2 beta copper torch.jpg|A [[Minecraft:copper torch]]
Switch 2 beta copper torch.jpg|A [[Minecraft:copper torch]]
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</gallery>
</gallery>


== References ==
=== Miscellaneous ===
{{reflist}}
<gallery>
Switch 2 beta eShop page.jpg|The eShop page opened from the in-game notification
Switch 2 beta home menu.jpg|"Minecraft Closed Beta" on the Nintendo Switch 2 Home menu
</gallery>


== Navigation ==
== Navigation ==
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{{Navbox Bedrock Edition versions|2026}}


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Revision as of 11:15, 9 August 2026

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Beta 26.50.21 is the first Nintendo Switch 2 beta version, released on August 7, 2026, which adds Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals support.

Eligible users received a notification in the title screen, allowing them to download the beta for the native version from the Nintendo eShop. This beta is downloaded as a separate app titled "Minecraft Closed Beta".

This beta is equivalent to Minecraft:Preview 26.50.20.

Changes

The differences between the Nintendo Switch build, backward-compatible with Nintendo Switch 2, and this native beta are as follows.

General

Graphical

  • Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals is now available.
    • The maximum render distance is 16 chunks.
    • Point lights and volumetric block lights are not available.
  • The render distance without Vibrant Visuals is 28 chunks instead of 12.

Gallery

Screenshots

Miscellaneous

Navigation

Template:Navbox Bedrock Edition versions

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