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January 31, 2026

Minecraft Snapshot 26.1 Introduces Golden Dandelion and Baby Mobs

Mojang Studios has released the fifth snapshot of Minecraft version 26.1, featuring refined baby aquatic mobs with redesigned shapes and adjusted bounding boxes for improved interaction. Players can now craft the Golden Dandelion by combining a standard dandelion with eight gold nuggets, which prevents certain baby mobs from maturing, though it cannot be used on hostile baby mobs or villagers. Baby chickens have received new sound effects, enhancing the immersive experience. The snapshot is experimental and encourages player feedback for future updates.

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January 29, 2026

Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 5

Players can now enjoy new features in the latest snapshot release, including baby versions of aquatic mobs such as axolotls, dolphins, turtles, squids, and glow squids. A new item, the Golden Dandelion, can be used to prevent baby mobs from aging. Crafting the Golden Dandelion requires a standard dandelion and gold nuggets. The bounding boxes for baby squids, glow squids, axolotls, and turtles have been adjusted to fit their new models. The Data Pack version has been updated to 98, and the Resource Pack version is now at 79. New sound effects for baby chickens and the Golden Dandelion have been added, and several bugs have been fixed in this release. Snapshots are available for Minecraft: Java Edition, and players are advised to back up their worlds before testing.

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January 12, 2026

Minecraft’s baby mob drop: Everything you need to know about the first update for 2026

Minecraft's first update for 2026 will introduce baby mobs, featuring a comprehensive re-skinning of eight different mobs: cows, pigs, ocelots, cats, chickens, wolves, sheep, and rabbits. The update aims to give these baby animals a more distinctive look with single-pixel eyes and new sounds. While a specific release date is not confirmed, it is speculated to debut in spring, potentially as early as March. Additionally, the update will include craftable name tags, allowing players to name pets easily by combining a sheet of paper with a metal nugget.

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January 10, 2026

Minecraft 26.1: Features, New Mobs, Biomes, Release Date & More

The Minecraft 26.1 update is expected to focus on visual enhancements for baby mobs, including new models, textures, animations, and sounds. The release date is speculated to be at the end of March 2026, following Mojang's update patterns. The update may be titled "Cute Companions," although this has not been officially confirmed. There are currently no confirmed new biomes, but players are hopeful for additions like a Hot Springs biome. Confirmed features include revamped baby mob models for various animals, craftable Name Tags, changes to spawn eggs for easier access to baby animals, and improvements in visual quality, lighting, and performance. As of now, Minecraft 26.1 has not been released in a stable version, and there are no new hostile mobs planned for this update.

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January 9, 2026

Minecraft Next Game Update Includes Adorable Baby Animal Updates

The Minecraft team has announced updates for baby farm animals, giving them distinct looks and personalities instead of being scaled-down versions of adults. Notable enhancements include new models and unique sounds for baby mobs such as wolf pups, kittens, baby chickens, rabbits, piglets, lambs, calves, and baby ocelots. The baby mobs will feature one-pixel eyes, creating a more adorable appearance. Players can craft name tags for these mobs using paper and metal nuggets, enhancing personalization. Additionally, players can use spawn eggs on adult mobs to create baby versions in the Bedrock Edition. Early access to these features is available through snapshots for Java Edition and previews/beta for Bedrock Edition. The official release date is not confirmed, but it is anticipated to follow a similar timeline to last year's major update in March.

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January 9, 2026

Minecraft has redesigned its baby mobs to be even cuter, and I need you to stop and look at them because they’re just too precious

Minecraft is introducing a new update that adds eight baby animals to the game, enhancing the farming experience. The new baby animals include rabbits, wolf pups, kittens, calves, piglets, chickens, ocelots, and lambs, each designed to reflect their infancy more accurately than previous scaled-down models. The update features unique sounds for each baby animal to enhance immersion. Players can access these updates through the snapshot functionality and the Bedrock beta/preview. Additionally, Microsoft is planning a Minecraft spinoff in collaboration with Activision Blizzard.

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January 9, 2026

Minecraft Baby Animals Update Details – Minecraft Guide

Minecraft is releasing an update focused on baby farm animals, introducing new baby versions for eight mobs: cows (and mooshrooms), pigs, sheep, chickens, rabbits, ocelots, wolves, and cats. This update includes enhanced graphics and sounds for the baby animals, with all general and biome-specific variants also receiving updates. Players will be able to craft Name Tags using Paper and any Metal Nugget to personalize their animals. Additionally, spawn eggs will now function similarly to the Java Edition, allowing players to generate baby versions of adult mobs.

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January 9, 2026

New Minecraft Update Buffs Characters’… Cuteness

The latest Minecraft update introduces eight new baby farm mobs, enhancing their cuteness with unique sound effects and animations. The new mobs include: - Wolf pup: Nine variants of chunkier wolf pups. - Kitten: Eleven squishy variants found in villages and swamp huts, tamable with raw cod or salmon. - Baby chicken: Three variants adapted to different climates: chilly, temperate, and warm. - Rabbit: Puffier tails and fluffier fur for both baby and adult rabbits. - Piglet: Smaller, stockier piglets in chilly, warm, and temperate regions. - Lambs: Eleven colored variants resembling tiny puffs of wool. - Calf: Five distinct variants with doe-eyed expressions and soft noses. - Baby ocelot: Jungle-dwelling ocelots with big green eyes and blocky paws, loyal to players who feed them raw salmon or cod.

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January 8, 2026

Minecraft’s getting cuter baby animals whose single pixel eyes you can stare into as you nudge them into lava

Minecraft is introducing an update that features uniquely designed baby farm animal mobs, including baby pigs, calves, baby chickens, baby ocelots, lambs, and baby rabbits. The update includes nine different wolf pups and eleven distinct kitten types, all with new textures, models, and single pixel eyes. Players can enjoy custom sounds for these animals and craftable name tags to personalize their experience. The update is available for preview in Minecraft's Bedrock Edition and as snapshots in Java Edition.

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December 23, 2025

Why A Minecraft Movie was 2025’s most important film

The film adaptation of a beloved brick-building video game, A Minecraft Movie, has become the highest-grossing film in the US for 2025 and ranks fourth worldwide, nearing the billion mark globally. It features Jack Black and includes a musical number about "lava chicken." Oppenheimer, starring Cillian Murphy, is the third highest-grossing film in 2023. A Minecraft Movie received a 48% rating on Rotten Tomatoes but exceeded audience expectations during its opening weekend in April, with active participation from viewers. Some screenings required police intervention due to the excitement, as fans engaged enthusiastically with the film.