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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 '''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 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]]. | Experimental features for the update are released prior to the finalized release as part of [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 26.60]]. | ||
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'''[[File:Ice Crystals.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Ice crystal]]''' | '''[[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]]. | ||
* | * Emits a [[Minecraft:light level]] of 4. | ||
* Can be placed on all axes. | * Can be placed on all axes. | ||
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* Can also be placed on the ground as stalagmites. | * Can also be placed on the ground as stalagmites. | ||
* The column part of the icicles melt and break when a strong enough light source is nearby, or in [[Minecraft:the Nether]]. | * The column part of the icicles melt and break when a strong enough light source is nearby, or in [[Minecraft:the Nether]]. | ||
* Falling icicles deal damage to entities. | * Icicle stalactites will grow longer if [[Minecraft:packed ice]] is above them, unless they are in the Nether. | ||
* Falling on an icicle stalagmite multiplies the fall damage. | * Falling icicles deal damage to [[Minecraft:entities]]. | ||
* Falling on an icicle stalagmite multiplies the [[Minecraft:fall damage]]. | |||
* This is a confirmed feature but has not been added to the game yet: [[Minecraft:Player]] placed icicles will not be affected by [[Minecraft:light]]. | |||
=== Items === | === Items === | ||
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'''{{InvSprite|Ice Ball}} [[Minecraft:Ice ball]]''' | '''{{InvSprite|Ice Ball}} [[Minecraft:Ice ball]]''' | ||
* A throwable projectile that deals damage. | * A throwable [[Minecraft:projectile]] that deals damage. | ||
** It does more damage based on its projectile speed. | ** It does more damage based on its projectile speed. | ||
* Can be used to brew potions of Freezing. | * Can be used to brew [[Minecraft:potions of Freezing]]. | ||
* Obtained by | * Obtained by [[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]]''' | ||
* Obtained by brewing an [[Minecraft:awkward potion]] with an ice ball. | * Obtained by [[Minecraft: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 [[Minecraft:tipped arrow]] which causes the Freezing effect. | * A [[Minecraft:tipped arrow]] which causes the [[Minecraft:Freezing]] effect. | ||
=== Effects === | === Effects === | ||
'''[[File:Freezing BE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft: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 [[Minecraft:damage]] over time and slowing their [[Minecraft:movement]]. | ||
* Equipping a piece of leather armor prevents freezing damage but not the slowness. | * Equipping a piece of [[Minecraft:leather armor]] prevents freezing damage but not the slowness. | ||
=== Mobs === | === Mobs === | ||
'''[[File:Frostbite.png|width=55x55]] [[File:Baby Frostbite.png|17px]] [[Minecraft:Frostbite]]''' | '''[[File:Frostbite.png|width=55x55]] [[File:Baby Frostbite.png|17px]] [[Minecraft:Frostbite]]''' | ||
* A [[Minecraft:zombie]] variant that can be found in snowy biomes. | * A [[Minecraft:zombie]] variant that can be found in snowy biomes. | ||
** | ** [[Minecraft:Zombie]]s and [[Minecraft:husk]]s convert into frostbites when they freeze. | ||
* Immune to [[Minecraft:Freezing]]. | * Immune to [[Minecraft:Freezing]]. | ||
** Does not sink in [[Minecraft:powder snow]]. | ** Does not sink in [[Minecraft:powder snow]]. | ||
* Burns in sunlight. | * Burns in sunlight. | ||
* It has two modes of attacking: a melee attack and a ranged attack. | * It has two modes of attacking: a melee attack and a ranged attack. | ||
** Most frostbites use a standard melee attack, which gives the Freezing effect. | ** Most frostbites use a standard melee attack, which gives the [[Minecraft:Freezing]] effect. | ||
** Some frostbites spawn holding ice | ** Some frostbites spawn holding [[Minecraft:ice ball]]s, which they throw as a ranged attack. | ||
* Drops ice balls and [[Minecraft:rotten flesh]] when killed. | * Drops ice balls and [[Minecraft:rotten flesh]] when killed. | ||
* Converts into a zombie when underwater for too long. | * Converts into a [[Minecraft:zombie]] when underwater for too long. | ||
=== 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 [[Minecraft:cave biome]] that generates underneath frozen biomes. | ||
* [[Minecraft:Calcite]], [[Minecraft:packed ice]], [[Minecraft:icicle]]s, [[Minecraft:ice crystal]]s and sometimes patches of [[Minecraft:snow]] can generate here. | * [[Minecraft:Calcite]], [[Minecraft:packed ice]], [[Minecraft:icicle]]s, [[Minecraft:ice crystal]]s and sometimes patches of [[Minecraft:snow]] can generate here. | ||
* Does not generate [[Minecraft:glow lichen]], unlike other cave biomes. | * Does not generate [[Minecraft:glow lichen]], unlike other cave biomes. | ||
* | * Higher chance of [[Minecraft:Ore|ores]] generate inside blobs of [[Minecraft:stone]] and [[Minecraft:deepslate]]. | ||
* Common cave monsters along with [[Minecraft:stray]]s and frostbites can spawn here. | * Common cave monsters along with [[Minecraft:stray]]s and [[Minecraft:Frostbite|frostbites]] can spawn here. | ||
==== Features ==== | ==== Features ==== | ||
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=== Sounds === | === Sounds === | ||
'''[[Minecraft:Ice]]''' | '''[[Minecraft:Ice]]''' | ||
* Added unique sounds for ice. This was not done for [[Minecraft:Packed Ice|packed]], [[Minecraft:Blue Ice|blue]], nor [[Minecraft: | * Added unique sounds for ice. This was not done for [[Minecraft:Packed Ice|packed]], [[Minecraft:Blue Ice|blue]], nor [[Minecraft:frosted ice]] blocks.<ref>{{bug|MCPE-243302||Newly added ice sounds do not play for packed, frosted and blue ice|U}}</ref> | ||
== Changes == | == Changes == | ||
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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| | File:MCL FALL 26 winterdrop.jpeg|A 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:Frozen Zombie In Cave.jpeg|A frostbite in an ice cave | ||
File:Ice Cave Gen.jpeg| | File:Frozen Zombie.jpeg | ||
File:Ice Cave Gen.jpeg|Lava flowing to an ice cave | |||
File:Ice Chrystall.jpeg|Ice crystals | File:Ice Chrystall.jpeg|Ice crystals | ||
File:Icicle.jpeg|A cluster of Icicles | File:Icicle.jpeg|A cluster of Icicles | ||
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File:Frozen Steve.jpg|[[Minecraft:Steve]] freezing in some ice. Above him, content from the game drop can be seen | File:Frozen Steve.jpg|[[Minecraft:Steve]] freezing in some ice. Above him, content from the game drop can be seen | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== References == | |||
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== Navigation == | == Navigation == | ||
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[[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]] | ||
[[Minecraft:es:Cuarto Drop de 2026]] | |||
Revision as of 11:06, 3 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 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
File:Ice Crystals.png Minecraft:Ice crystal
- A crystal block which generates on the ground in Minecraft:ice caves.
- Emits a Minecraft:light level of 4.
- Can be placed on all axes.
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.
- The column part of the icicles melt and break when a strong enough light source is nearby, or in Minecraft:the Nether.
- Icicle stalactites will grow longer if Minecraft:packed ice is above them, unless they are in the Nether.
- Falling icicles deal damage to Minecraft:entities.
- Falling on an icicle stalagmite multiplies the Minecraft:fall damage.
- This is a confirmed feature but has not been added to the game yet: Minecraft:Player placed icicles will not be affected by Minecraft:light.
Items
Template:InvSprite Minecraft:Frostbite spawn egg
- Used to spawn a Minecraft:frostbite.
Template:InvSprite Minecraft:Ice ball
- A throwable Minecraft:projectile that deals damage.
- It does more damage based on its projectile speed.
- Can be used to brew Minecraft:potions of Freezing.
- Obtained by Minecraft:frostbites, which have a chance to drop them when killed.
Template:AnimateSpriteMinecraft:Potion of Freezing
- Obtained by Minecraft:brewing an Minecraft:awkward potion with an Minecraft:ice ball.
- Causes the Minecraft:Freezing effect.
Template:InvSprite Minecraft:Arrow of Freezing
- A Minecraft:tipped arrow which causes the Minecraft:Freezing effect.
Effects
File:Freezing BE1.png Minecraft:Freezing
- An effect that causes an entity to Minecraft:freeze, dealing Minecraft:damage over time and slowing their Minecraft:movement.
- Equipping a piece of Minecraft:leather armor prevents freezing damage but not the slowness.
Mobs
width=55x55 File:Baby Frostbite.png Minecraft:Frostbite
- A Minecraft:zombie variant that can be found in snowy biomes.
- Minecraft:Zombies and Minecraft:husks convert into frostbites when they freeze.
- 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.
- Most frostbites use a standard melee attack, which gives the Minecraft:Freezing effect.
- Some frostbites spawn holding Minecraft:ice balls, which they throw as a ranged attack.
- Drops ice balls and Minecraft:rotten flesh when killed.
- Converts into a Minecraft:zombie when underwater for too long.
World generation
Biomes
- A Minecraft: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 Minecraft:glow lichen, unlike other cave biomes.
- Higher chance of ores generate inside blobs of Minecraft:stone and Minecraft:deepslate.
- Common cave monsters along with Minecraft:strays and frostbites can spawn here.
Features
Icicle
- Generates as clusters of Minecraft:icicles on the ceiling of ice caves.
Sounds
- Added unique sounds for ice. This was not done for packed, blue, nor Minecraft:frosted ice blocks.<ref>Template:Bug</ref>
Changes
- Now converts into a Minecraft:frostbite when in Minecraft:powder snow for 30 seconds.
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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A 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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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
References
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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:lzh:丙午丁投 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 Minecraft:es:Cuarto Drop de 2026