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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:icicle]]s and [[Minecraft:ice | 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 crystal]]s, as well as the [[Minecraft:frostbite]], [[Minecraft:ice ball]]s, and the [[Minecraft:Freezing]] effect. It was announced at [[Minecraft:Minecraft LIVE – September 2026]]. | ||
Experimental features for the update are released prior to the finalized release as part of [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 26.60]]. | |||
== Additions == | == Additions == | ||
=== Blocks === | === Blocks === | ||
; [[File:Ice Crystals | ; [[File:Ice Crystals.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Ice crystal]] | ||
* A crystal block which generates on the ground in [[Minecraft:ice caves]]. | * A crystal block which generates on the ground in [[Minecraft:ice caves]]. | ||
* Provides a small amount of light. | * Provides a small amount of light. | ||
* Can be placed on all axes. | * Can be placed on all axes. | ||
; | ; {{Animate|Attached Icicle Base (D) BE1.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) BE1.png;Attached Icicle Middle (U) BE1.png;Attached Icicle Frustum (U) BE1.png;Attached Icicle Tip (U) BE1.png;Attached Icicle Tip Merge (U) BE1.png|32px}}<br>{{Animate|Icicle Base (D) BE1.png;Icicle Middle (D) BE1.png;Icicle Frustum (D) BE1.png;Icicle Tip (D) BE1.png;Icicle Tip Merge (D) BE1.png|32px}}{{Animate|Icicle Base (U) BE1.png;Icicle Middle (U) BE1.png;Icicle Frustum (U) BE1.png;Icicle Tip (U) BE1.png;Icicle Tip Merge (U) BE1.png|32px}} [[Minecraft:Icicle]] | ||
* A spike block that generates on the ceiling in ice caves. | * A spike block that generates on the ceiling in ice caves. | ||
* Icicle columns | * Icicle columns break when a light source is nearby, or in [[Minecraft:the Nether]]. | ||
* Grows on the ceiling on packed ice. | |||
* Falling icicles deal damage to entities. | * Falling icicles deal damage to entities. | ||
* Can be placed on the ground in addition to the ceiling. | * Can be placed on the ground in addition to the ceiling. | ||
** Falling on an icicle stalagmite multiplies the fall damage. | |||
=== Items === | === Items === | ||
; [[Minecraft: | ; {{InvSprite|Frostbite Spawn Egg}} [[Minecraft:Frostbite spawn egg]] | ||
* Used to spawn a [[Minecraft: | * Used to spawn a [[Minecraft:frostbite]]. | ||
; {{InvSprite|Ice Ball}} [[Minecraft:Ice ball]] | ; {{InvSprite|Ice Ball}} [[Minecraft:Ice ball]] | ||
* A throwable projectile that deals damage. | * 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 | * Can be used as a brewing ingredient. | ||
* Obtained by frostbites, which have a chance to drop ice balls 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]] | ||
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=== Effects === | === Effects === | ||
; [[File:Freezing | ; [[File:Freezing BE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Freezing]] | ||
* An effect that causes an entity to [[Minecraft:freeze]], dealing damage over time 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 freezing damage but not the slowness. | * Equipping a piece of leather armor prevents freezing damage but not the slowness. | ||
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=== Mobs === | === Mobs === | ||
; [[File: | ; [[File:Frostbite.png|width=55x55]] [[File:Baby Frostbite.png|17px]] [[Minecraft:Frostbite]] | ||
* A zombie variant that can be found in | * A [[Minecraft:zombie]] variant that can be found in snowy biomes. | ||
** | * Immune to [[Minecraft:freezing]]. | ||
** Does not sink in [[Minecraft:powder snow]]. | |||
* Burns in sunlight. | |||
* 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 | ** Most frostbites use a standard melee attack, which gives the Freezing effect. | ||
** Some | ** Some frostbites spawn holding ice balls, which they throw as a ranged attack. | ||
* | * Drops ice balls and [[Minecraft:rotten flesh]] when killed. | ||
* Converts into a zombie when underwater for too long. | |||
=== World generation === | === World generation === | ||
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; {{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, | * [[Minecraft:Calcite]], [[Minecraft:packed ice]], [[Minecraft:icicle]]s, [[Minecraft:ice crystal]]s and sometimes patches of [[Minecraft:snow]] can generate here. | ||
* Does not generate glow lichen unlike other cave biomes. | |||
* Ores generate inside blobs of [[Minecraft:stone]] and [[Minecraft:deepslate]]. | * Ores generate inside blobs of [[Minecraft:stone]] and [[Minecraft:deepslate]]. | ||
* Common cave monsters | * Common cave monsters along with [[Minecraft:stray]]s and [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s can spawn here. | ||
==== Features ==== | ==== Features ==== | ||
; Icicles | ; Icicles | ||
* Generates as clusters of | * Generates as clusters of [[Minecraft:icicle]]s on the ceiling of ice caves. | ||
=== Sounds === | |||
; [[Minecraft:Ice]] | |||
* Added unique sounds for ice. | |||
== Changes == | |||
; [[Minecraft:Zombie]] and [[Minecraft:husk]] | |||
* Now converts into a [[Minecraft:frostbite]] when in [[Minecraft:powder snow]] for too long. | |||
== Videos == | == Videos == | ||
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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: | File:MCL FALL 26 winterdrop.jpeg|View of the ice caves with a [[Minecraft:stray]] and [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s | ||
File:Frozen Zombie In Cave.jpeg|A frostbite in an ice cave | |||
File:Ice Cave Gen.jpeg|A lava flowing to an ice cave | |||
File:Ice Chrystall.jpeg|Ice crystals | |||
File:Icicle.jpeg|A cluster of Icicles | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 11:08, 1 October 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:icicles and Minecraft:ice crystals, as well as the Minecraft:frostbite, Minecraft:ice balls, and the Minecraft:Freezing effect. It was announced at Minecraft:Minecraft LIVE – September 2026.
Experimental features for the update are released prior to the finalized release as part of Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 26.60.
Additions
Blocks
- A crystal block which generates on the ground in Minecraft:ice caves.
- Provides a small amount of light.
- Can be placed on all axes.
- A spike block that generates on the ceiling in ice caves.
- Icicle columns break when a light source is nearby, or in Minecraft:the Nether.
- Grows on the ceiling on packed ice.
- Falling icicles deal damage to entities.
- Can be placed on the ground in addition to the ceiling.
- Falling on an icicle stalagmite multiplies the fall damage.
Items
- Used to spawn a Minecraft:frostbite.
- A throwable projectile that deals damage.
- It does more damage based on its projectile speed.
- Can be used as a brewing ingredient.
- Obtained by frostbites, which have a chance to drop ice balls when killed.
- Obtained by brewing an Minecraft:awkward potion with an Minecraft:ice ball.
- Causes the Minecraft:Freezing effect.
- A tipped arrow which causes the Freezing effect.
Effects
- 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 as Minecraft:powder snow causes the same result.
Mobs
- A Minecraft:zombie variant that can be found in snowy biomes.
- Immune to Minecraft:freezing.
- Does not sink in Minecraft:powder snow.
- Burns in sunlight.
- It has two modes of attacking: a melee attack and a ranged attack, similar to Minecraft:drowned.
- Most frostbites use a standard melee attack, which gives the Freezing effect.
- Some frostbites spawn holding ice balls, which they throw as a ranged attack.
- Drops ice balls and Minecraft:rotten flesh when killed.
- Converts into a zombie when underwater for too long.
World generation
Biomes
- A cave biome that generates underneath frozen biomes.
- Minecraft:Calcite, Minecraft:packed ice, Minecraft:icicles, Minecraft:ice crystals and sometimes patches of Minecraft:snow can generate here.
- Does not generate glow lichen unlike other cave biomes.
- Ores generate inside blobs of Minecraft:stone and Minecraft:deepslate.
- Common cave monsters along with Minecraft:strays and Minecraft:frostbites can spawn here.
Features
- Icicles
- Generates as clusters of Minecraft:icicles on the ceiling of ice caves.
Sounds
- Added unique sounds for ice.
Changes
- Now converts into a Minecraft:frostbite when in Minecraft:powder snow for too long.
Videos
Gallery
Mojang images
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A view of some ice pillars and icicles from the ground in an ice cave
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View of the ice caves with a Minecraft:stray and Minecraft:frostbites
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A frostbite in an ice cave
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A lava flowing to an ice cave
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Ice crystals
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A cluster of Icicles
In other media
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Minecraft:Steve freezing in some ice. Above him, content from the game drop can be seen
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