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== Additions ==
== Additions ==
=== Blocks ===
=== Blocks ===
'''[[File:Ice Crystals (U) pJE20260926.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Ice crystal]]'''
; [[File:Ice Crystals (U) pJE20260926.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Ice crystal]]
* A light source that generates in [[Minecraft:ice caves]].
* A light source that generates in [[Minecraft:ice caves]].


'''[[File:Icicle.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Icicle]]'''
; {{InvSprite|Icicle}} [[File:Icicle.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Icicle]]
* A spike block that generates as stalactite clusters in ice caves.
* A spike block that generates as stalactite clusters in ice caves.
* Falls when a light source is nearby.
* Falls when a light source is nearby.
* Similar to Dripstone dealing damage.


=== Items ===
=== Items ===
{{InvSprite|Ice Ball}} '''[[Minecraft:Ice ball]]'''
; [[Minecraft:Frozen zombie spawn egg]]
* An item that may be thrown as a projectile.
* Used to spawn a [[Minecraft:frozen zombie]].
 
; {{InvSprite|Ice Ball}} [[Minecraft:Ice ball]]
* A throwable projectile that deals a damage, and gives the [[Minecraft:Freezing]] effect.
** 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.


'''{{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]]
* Obtained by brewing an [[Minecraft:Awkward Potion|awkward potion]] with an [[Minecraft:ice ball]].
* Obtained by brewing an [[Minecraft:awkward potion]] with an [[Minecraft:ice ball]].
* Causes the [[Minecraft:Freezing]] effect.
* Causes the [[Minecraft:Freezing]] effect.


{{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 new kind of tipped arrow which causes Freezing.


=== 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 makes the player [[Minecraft:freeze]], dealing damage and slowing their movement.
* Equipping a piece of leather armor shall prevent the Freezing effect.
* Equipping a piece of leather armor prevents it from freezing damage but not the rest.
* Effect technically already existed ever since [[Minecraft:powder snow]] was added


=== Entities ===
=== Mobs ===
[[File:Frozen Zombie Cutout recreation.png|width=55x55]] '''[[Minecraft:Frozen zombie]]'''
; [[File:Frozen Zombie Cutout recreation.png|width=55x55]] [[File:Baby frozen zombie recreation2.png|17px]] [[Minecraft:Frozen zombie]]
* A zombie variant that can be found in ice caves.
* A zombie variant that can be found in ice caves and snowy biomes.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/shorts/x8ZJS5HHdfE</ref>
** Currently the name is still a placeholder.
** Currently the name is still a placeholder.<ref>{{mcnet|mclive_sept2026_recap|Minecraft Live: September 2026 Recap|September 29, 2026|[[Minecraft:Sofia Dankis]]|archive-url=|archive-time=|prefix=|quote=This new drop follows in that vein of aspirational challenges, especially thanks to the new frozen zombie variant! It doesn’t have a name yet (I don’t know why, I suggested Brrrombie and it’s perfect) but you can still start preparing mentally for your new icy arch nemesis.}}</ref>
* 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.
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=== World generation ===
=== World generation ===
==== Biomes ====
==== Biomes ====
'''{{BiomeLink|Ice caves|scale=1.5}}'''
; {{BiomeLink|Ice caves|scale=1.5}}
* 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 as blobs beneath ice.
* Various monsters, [[Minecraft:stray]]s and [[Minecraft:frozen zombie]]s can spawn here.
* Various monsters, [[Minecraft:stray]]s and [[Minecraft:frozen zombie]]s can spawn here.
==== Features ====
; Icicles
* Generates as clusters of icicles.


== Videos ==
== Videos ==
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== Trivia ==
* The [[Minecraft:Dungeons:Frozen Zombie|frozen zombie]] was originally from [[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]], making this the second mob from a spinoff game to be included in the original game, the first being the [[Minecraft:Glow Squid|glow squid]].


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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<gallery>
<gallery>
File:MCL Fall 26 Ice Caves.jpeg|A view of some ice pillars and icicles from the ground in an ice cave
File:MCL Fall 26 Ice Caves.jpeg|A view of some ice pillars and icicles from the ground in an ice cave
File:MCL FALL 26 winterdrop.jpeg|View of the ice caves with a [[Minecraft:stray]] and [[Minecraft:frozen zombie]]s in there
File:MCL FALL 26 winterdrop.jpeg|View of the ice caves with a [[Minecraft:stray]] and [[Minecraft:frozen zombie]]s
</gallery>
</gallery>


=== In other media ===
=== In other media ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Frozen Steve.jpg|[[Minecraft:Steve]] freezing to death in some ice
File:Frozen Steve.jpg|[[Minecraft:Steve]] freezing in some ice. Above him, content from the game drop can be seen
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[[Minecraft:he:דרופ רביעי 2026]]
[[Minecraft:he:דרופ רביעי 2026]]
[[Minecraft:it:Quarto rilascio del 2026]]
[[Minecraft:it:Quarto rilascio del 2026]]
[[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:nl:Vierde drop van 2026]]
[[Minecraft:nl:Vierde drop van 2026]]

Revision as of 11:09, 28 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 biome featuring Minecraft:icicles and Minecraft:ice crystals. It also adds 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 crystal
Template:InvSprite File:Icicle.png Minecraft:Icicle
  • A spike block that generates as stalactite clusters in ice caves.
  • Falls when a light source is nearby.
  • Similar to Dripstone dealing damage.

Items

Minecraft:Frozen zombie spawn egg
Template:InvSprite Minecraft:Ice ball
  • A throwable projectile that deals a damage, and gives the Minecraft:Freezing effect.
    • 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 new kind of tipped arrow which causes Freezing.

Effects

File:Freezing Effect.png Minecraft:Freezing
  • An effect that makes the player Minecraft:freeze, dealing damage and slowing their movement.
  • Equipping a piece of leather armor prevents it from freezing damage but not the rest.
  • 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, and sometimes snowballs which they throw as a ranged attack.
  • Frozen zombies holding ice balls have a chance to drop them upon being killed.

World generation

Biomes

Template:BiomeLink
  • A cave biome that generates underneath frozen biomes.
  • Calcite, ice, packed ice, blue ice, icicles and ice crystals can generate here.
  • Ores generate as blobs beneath ice.
  • Various monsters, Minecraft:strays and Minecraft:frozen zombies can spawn here.

Features

Icicles
  • Generates as clusters of icicles.

Videos

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Gallery

Mojang images

In other media

Navigation

Template:Navbox new content Template:Navbox Java Edition versions Template:Navbox Bedrock Edition versions

Minecraft:fr:Quatrième drop de 2026 Minecraft:he:דרופ רביעי 2026 Minecraft:it:Quarto rilascio del 2026 Minecraft:ja:2026年冬季の小規模アップデート Minecraft:ko:2026년의 네 번째 드롭 Minecraft:nl:Vierde drop van 2026 Minecraft:pt:Quarto drop de 2026 Minecraft:ru:Четвёртый дроп 2026 Minecraft:zh:2026年第4次小更新