Minecraft:Bedrock Edition beta 26.50.21

Beta 26.50.21 is a beta version for Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 26.50 released on August 7, 2026,<ref>Template:Cite Discord</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".

This beta is equivalent to Minecraft:Bedrock Edition Preview 26.50.20.

Changes

General

Graphical

• Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals is now available on Nintendo Switch 2.

Gallery

• In-game notification received by eligible players
  In-game notification received by eligible players
• Notification details
  Notification details
• The eShop page opened from the in-game notification
  The eShop page opened from the in-game notification
• "Minecraft Closed Beta" on the Nintendo Switch 2 Home menu
  "Minecraft Closed Beta" on the Nintendo Switch 2 Home menu
• A Minecraft:dappled forest
  A Minecraft:dappled forest
• A Minecraft:copper torch
  A Minecraft:copper torch
• A Minecraft:soul torch
  A Minecraft:soul torch
• A Minecraft:redstone torch
  A Minecraft:redstone torch