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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]]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]].
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, a new block set for [[Minecraft:calcite]], [[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 were 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]].
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* Begins to crack when stood on by players or mobs, eventually breaking.
* Begins to crack when stood on by players or mobs, eventually breaking.
** [[Minecraft:Frostbite]]s and [[Minecraft:stray]]s 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, unlike regular [[Minecraft:ice]] and [[Minecraft:frosted ice]].
* Is created when [[Minecraft:water]] touches [[Minecraft:blue ice]].
* Is created when [[Minecraft:water]] touches [[Minecraft:blue ice]].
** Any water block that borders the blue ice block horizontally will turn into brittle ice.
** Any water block that borders the blue ice block horizontally will turn into brittle ice.
* Must be obtained by a [[Minecraft:tool]] with [[Minecraft:Silk Touch]].
* Must be obtained by a [[Minecraft:tool]] with [[Minecraft:Silk Touch]].
'''New calcite family of blocks:'''
* '''[[File:Calcite Stairs.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Calcite stairs]]'''
* '''[[File:Calcite Slab JE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Calcite slab]]'''
* '''[[File:Calcite Wall.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Calcite wall]]'''
* '''[[File:Calcite Pillar.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Calcite pillar]]'''
* '''[[File:Polished Calcite JE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Polished calcite]]'''
** [[File: Polished Calcite Stairs (N) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Polished calcite stairs]]
** [[File:Polished Calcite Slab JE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Polished calcite slab]]
*** [[File:Polished Calcite Double Slab JE1.png|32px]] Has a unique double texture, similar to [[Minecraft:smooth stone slab]].
** [[File:Polished Calcite Wall.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Polished calcite wall]]
* '''[[File:Polished Calcite Bricks JE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Polished calcite bricks]]'''
** [[File:Polished Calcite Brick Stairs JE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Polished calcite brick stairs]]
** [[File:Polished Calcite Brick Slab JE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Polished calcite brick slab]]
** [[File:Polished Calcite Brick Wall.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Polished calcite brick wall]]
'''[[File:Chiseled Soulshale JE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Chiseled soulshale]]'''
* A [[Minecraft:chiseled]] block made from soulshale that can be found in [[Minecraft:ancient city]] loot chests.
* Depicts a face of the [[Minecraft:singer]].
* Currently unobtainable in the creative menu, nor commands on {{BE}}.


'''[[File:Ice Crystal.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Ice crystal]]'''
'''[[File:Ice Crystal.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Ice crystal]]'''
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* Can be used to brew potions of Freezing.
* Can be used to brew potions of Freezing.
* Obtained from [[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.
'''{{InvSprite|Music Disc flurry}} [[Minecraft:Music Disc flurry|"flurry" music disc]]'''
* Has a 30% chance of being found in [[Minecraft:igloo]]s basement chests.
* The music was composed by [[Minecraft:Hyper Potions]].


'''{{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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** [[Minecraft:Frostbite]]s are completely immune to Freezing, while [[Minecraft:snow golem]]s, [[Minecraft:polar bear]]s, and [[Minecraft:stray]]s can be inflicted with it but are unaffected.
** [[Minecraft:Frostbite]]s are completely immune to Freezing, while [[Minecraft:snow golem]]s, [[Minecraft:polar bear]]s, and [[Minecraft:stray]]s can be inflicted with it but are unaffected.
** Mobs that are vulnerable to Freezing ([[Minecraft:blaze]]s, [[Minecraft:magma cube]]s, and [[Minecraft:strider]]s) have a five times multiplier to the damage taken.
** Mobs that are vulnerable to Freezing ([[Minecraft:blaze]]s, [[Minecraft:magma cube]]s, and [[Minecraft:strider]]s) have a five times multiplier to the damage taken.
* Being on fire counters the Freezing Effect, similar to wearing leather armor.


=== Mobs ===
=== Mobs ===
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* Now are immune to freezing.
* Now are immune to freezing.
* 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.
* Wearing a piece of [[Minecraft:leather armor]] will prevent it.
* 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]]'''
'''[[Minecraft:Skeleton]] and [[Minecraft:stray]]'''
* Skeletons longer converts into strays when wearing leather armor.
* Strays now spawn in the following biomes on {{JE}} to match {{BE}}:
** {{BiomeLink|Deep Frozen Ocean}}
** {{BiomeLink|Frozen Ocean}}
** {{BiomeLink|Frozen Peaks}}
** {{BiomeLink|Frozen River}}
** {{BiomeLink|Jagged Peaks}}
** {{BiomeLink|Snowy Slopes}}
 
'''[[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]].
* 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]] enchantment.
** Same properties as hockey puck, but floats and can slide on frosted ice created by freezing water underneath them, like the [[Minecraft:Frost Walker]] enchantment.
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File:Cold Sulfur Cubes.jpg|Statues made from snow bricks
File:Cold Sulfur Cubes.jpg|Statues made from snow bricks
File:Ice Crystal Ambience.jpg|Several ice crystals
File:Ice Crystal Ambience.jpg|Several ice crystals
File:26.4-snapshot-7.jpg|Ari inside of a build made of [[Minecraft:calcite]] while playing [[Minecraft:flurry]] on a jukebox
File:Calcite Block Set.jpg|A colosseum made from calcite
File:Grand Hall.jpg|A hall made from packed ice bricks and calcite
File:Music Disc.jpg|Efe holding a [[Minecraft:Music Disc flurry|"flurry"]] music disc
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=== Official artwork ===
=== Official artwork ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Frozen Steve.jpg|[[Minecraft:Steve]] freezing in some powdered snow with some item and block content from the game drop announced in the Minecraft Live visible above them
File:Frozen Steve.jpg|[[Minecraft:Steve]] freezing in [[Minecraft:powdered snow]] with item and blocks from the drop above them
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Revision as of 12:09, 4 November 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, a new block set for Minecraft:calcite, 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

New calcite family of blocks:

File:Chiseled Soulshale JE1.png Minecraft:Chiseled soulshale

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.

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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.
  • Icicle segments melt (depending on the placement) at a Minecraft:light level of 5 or above or in the Nether, causing them to break.
  • Function similarly to other spike blocks:
    • Icicle stalactites fall when their supporting block is broken, and they deal damage to entities they collide with.
    • Landing onto an icicle stalagmite multiplies the fall damage taken.
    • 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.
    • Has a sharp deceleration, 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:InvSprite "flurry" music disc

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

Minecraft:Skeleton and Minecraft:stray

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 enchantment.

Videos

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Gallery

Mojang images

Official artwork

Navigation

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