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AppWizard

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.

AppWizard

January 31, 2026

Is Hytale worth playing? A lifelong Minecraft fan’s perspective

In 2010, a 14-year-old journalist began playing a beta version of Minecraft, which sparked a lasting passion for the game. Minecraft's core gameplay remains popular, supported by a vibrant community that creates mods and custom servers. Hytale, a sandbox RPG that originated from the Hypixel Minecraft server in 2015, has been released as a standalone game after a challenging development process. Hytale features familiar aesthetics from Minecraft but introduces enhancements like a structured beginning and RPG elements. It aims to capture the essence of Minecraft while offering new experiences for players. Hytale is currently in early access and reflects the spirit of innovation in sandbox gaming.

AppWizard

January 30, 2026

Is Reanimal coming to Game Pass?

Tarsier Studios is set to release a horror platformer titled Reanimal, featuring grotesque creatures and a narrative about a brother and sister trying to escape a nightmarish landscape. The game will not be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, and Tarsier Studios has not confirmed its future inclusion. However, Reanimal will be accessible through Xbox Anywhere for both Xbox and PC platforms.

AppWizard

January 28, 2026

How to craft Minecraft Golden Dandelion

The Minecraft community is excited about the upcoming baby mobs update, which includes the Golden Dandelion, an item that allows players to keep baby mobs in their youthful state indefinitely. Mojang has announced a redesign of baby mobs, and the update will feature various enhancements to gameplay. The introduction of the Golden Dandelion adds new crafting opportunities for players.

AppWizard

January 28, 2026

Trains are taking over the survival genre: there are a half-dozen survival base-builders on rails coming in 2026

A shift in survival gaming is occurring with the introduction of mobile bases on trains, with at least six or seven games set for release in 2026. Frostrail, developed by FakeFish, is a solo or co-op first-person shooter where players navigate a frozen world aboard a train, scavenging for resources and upgrading their engine for survival. EverRail allows up to four players to use drones for reconnaissance and engage in combat, featuring a respawn mechanic where players take on new characters after death. Enginefall is inspired by Snowpiercer, featuring a megatrain where players loot and battle through various train cars, transforming them into strategic bases. Frostliner combines city-building with survival as players manage a train filled with citizens, upgrading it and ensuring their safety while exploring with additional vehicles. Steel Artery: Train City Builder focuses on constructing a steampunk city on rails, requiring resource management and strategic planning for economic success. Railborn features a customizable train system for traversing different biomes, allowing players to scavenge and rebuild ecosystems while creating unique train cars.

AppWizard

January 27, 2026

Minecraft unveils yet more adorable baby mobs and a new item that’ll keep them smol forever

Mojang is introducing baby mobs in Minecraft that have unique visual identities and sounds, rather than just being smaller versions of adults. New models for baby pigs and baby turtles have been showcased, with baby turtles being described as "one of the smallest baby mobs." Enhancements are also coming for baby dolphins, squids, glow squids, and axolotls. A new craftable item, the golden dandelion, allows players to keep baby mobs small indefinitely by combining one regular dandelion with eight gold ingots. Currently, these new mobs and the golden dandelion are available for testing in Minecraft Java snapshots and Minecraft Bedrock previews. The full update's release date is not yet announced, but more content, including potential new baby mobs like foxes, armadillos, and polar bears, is anticipated.

Winsage

January 27, 2026

Grounded 2 update available now

The Toxic Tangle update for Grounded 2 introduces a new garden biome filled with overgrown vines, new creatures, and challenges. It also includes innovative armor and weapons for players. This update is available in Game Preview for Xbox on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud, and in early access on Steam.

AppWizard

January 26, 2026

Jason Momoa Offers an Update on the Status of A Minecraft Movie Sequel

Jason Momoa announced that filming for the sequel to A Minecraft Movie will begin in late April 2026. The original film, released in April 2025, grossed approximately 8 million globally against a budget of 0 million and set records for the largest domestic opening weekend for a video game adaptation. Warner Bros. confirmed the sequel, titled Minecraft 2, for a summer 2027 release, with director Jared Hess returning. Momoa expressed enthusiasm for the new script, stating it is sharper and more engaging than the first. Specific plot details are not yet revealed, but Hess has indicated a desire to explore new biomes and creatures. Momoa will reprise his role as Garrett "The Garbage Man" Garrison, though a complete cast list for the sequel has not been announced.

AppWizard

January 22, 2026

Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II, Death Stranding Director’s Cut, and More

Resident Evil Village is now available on Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass. MIO: Memories in Orbit launches on day one with Game Pass. Death Stranding Director’s Cut will be available on January 21. RoadCraft will also launch on January 21. Ninja Gaiden Ragebound is set for January 21 release. The Talos Principle 2 will be available on January 27. Anno: Mutationem launches on January 28. Drop Duchy is coming on January 28. MySims: Cozy Bundle will be available on January 29. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II is set for January 29. Indika will launch on February 2. Final Fantasy II will be available on February 3. Quarantine Zone: The Last Check is playable now. The Sims 25th Birthday Bundle will be available on January 22. Grounded 2 Garden Update will be released on January 27. Dead by Daylight has a Stranger Things DLC.

BetaBeacon

January 20, 2026

Underwater horror puzzle Silt released on iOS and Android

Silt, a puzzle game often compared to "underwater Limbo", has been released for mobile devices by Snapbreak Games. The game offers a dark underwater adventure where players control a diver exploring flooded ruins and ancient mechanisms. Players can temporarily "inhabit" marine creatures to solve puzzles.