Minecraft Bedrock Edition Archives

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August 11, 2026

Xodus Cracks Xbox Authentication and Game Package Decryption to Bring PC Game Pass to Linux

Developers of the Heroic Games Launcher have announced Xodus, an open-source project aimed at enabling access to PC Game Pass on Linux and macOS. Launched on August 10, 2026, Xodus has successfully addressed Xbox identity authentication and the decryption of MSIXVC packages, allowing local play of Game Pass titles for Linux and macOS users. Currently, the only way to access Game Pass on non-Windows devices is through Xbox Cloud Gaming, which requires a Game Pass Ultimate subscription and introduces latency. Xodus employs a layered architecture, including an Xbox Authentication Library (xal-rs) for managing Microsoft account sign-ins and license verification, and a reimplementation of the xgameruntime.dll for license checks and Xbox service access. The project can retrieve MSIXVC game packages using a valid Game Pass subscription and decrypt executables for local storage. However, it does not yet support UWP-based titles and lacks a user-friendly interface for general users. The project is under pressure due to Microsoft's upcoming transition to the MSIXVC2 package format, which Xodus does not currently support. Xodus is in early development with only a command-line interface available, and the team is working on emulating the GDK Gaming Services layer necessary for game initialization. The project is legal as it reimplements Xbox runtime behavior without enabling piracy, but it faces risks if Microsoft alters its authentication infrastructure.

AppWizard

August 11, 2026

Minecraft Drops Huge Update With Tons of Experimental Features

Minecraft has released a substantial update, Bedrock Edition 26.40, in August 2026, featuring numerous enhancements, bug fixes, and experimental features. Key additions include: - Abandoned Camp: A new structure found in various biomes, offering loot and new Straw Beds. - Dappled Forest: A new biome with Poplar Trees, various mobs, and updated fog settings. - Poplar Trees: Introduced with three color variations, yielding Poplar Saplings and new wood blocks. - Red Shrub: A new decorative plant that can be grown using Bone Meal. - Shelf Mushroom: A new mushroom type that grows on Poplar Trees and can be harvested for items. - New Blocks: Addition of Wool Stair and Wool Slab blocks in various colors. - Cushion: An interactive item available in 16 colors for players to sit on. - Straw Bed: A one-time use bed crafted from Hay Bales, allowing players to sleep without setting a spawn point. The update aims to enhance gameplay and creativity across all platforms.

AppWizard

August 5, 2026

Test more features from our upcoming drop

Builders can enhance projects with concrete available in 16 colors by mixing dye with sand and gravel. This mixture, combined with water, creates concrete blocks for crafting stairs or slabs, which can also be accessed from the Creative inventory. Cushions can be found in abandoned camps or crafted from three wool slabs of the same color, providing versatile seating options. Straw beds can be found in abandoned camps or crafted from three hay bales, allowing players to sleep without resetting their spawn point. The dappled forest biome features poplar trees and red shrubs, with hidden treasures like an abandoned tent. Abandoned camps include a tent, campfire, straw bed, and cushions. The wool block set now includes soft stairs and slabs in 16 colors. Poplar trees yield crafting materials, red shrubs add color, and shelf mushrooms can be used in various ways. Players can explore these features by enabling snapshots for Minecraft: Java Edition or activating previews/beta for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.

AppWizard

July 9, 2026

Sitting finally comes to Minecraft as a feature, no more tricks or mods

Microsoft's Mojang team showcased new developments for Minecraft at TwitchCon, including the upcoming Chaos Cubed update and the introduction of The Dappled Forest biome. They have begun rolling out test builds for players to experience these features. A notable addition is the ability to sit, facilitated by a new item called The Cushion, crafted from three Wool Slabs and available in 16 colors. Additionally, Straw Beds will be introduced as a single-use sleeping option, crafted from three hay bales to create four beds, which do not alter the player's respawn point. Players can download the Minecraft Bedrock Edition Preview 26.40.30 and Java Edition 26.3 Snapshot 3 to test these features. Further enhancements are expected during the testing phase based on player feedback.

AppWizard

July 4, 2026

Minecraft Bedrock just got a huge accessibility upgrade with closed captions: Here’s everything you need to know

Closed captions, a feature available in the Java Edition of Minecraft, have been introduced in the Bedrock Edition, addressing a significant accessibility oversight for players transitioning from Java.

Winsage

July 2, 2026

Windows Weekly 990: Don’t Be Nostalgic for Stupid

Microsoft has extended the Windows 10 Extended Security Update (ESU) program for consumers by an additional year, now set to end in October 2027. Significant changes are being made to the Windows Insider experience, including a new Windows Update feature and the introduction of five new builds. Microsoft has started offering 8 GB models of its Surface Pro and Laptop, while discontinuing its Surface Go products. HP has partnered with OpenAI, and Anthropic has launched Sonnet 5. Xbox Series X|S prices are set to increase on August 1, coinciding with the discontinuation of the 2 TB X model. Microsoft may lay off approximately 5,500 employees, about 2.5 percent of its workforce. The Minecraft Bedrock edition has introduced closed captions, and Sony plans to cease the sale of physical PS media by 2028.

AppWizard

July 2, 2026

Minecraft on Bedrock finally gets Closed Captions, a decade after Java Edition

Mojang has officially introduced closed caption support to Minecraft Bedrock Edition after testing it through preview builds. This feature aims to create a more inclusive gaming environment for players who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Players can activate closed captions by navigating to Settings > Accessibility > Gameplay, where they can customize the visibility duration, on-screen positioning, and select which sounds to display. The game will provide descriptions of nearby sounds and directional cues for sound sources. Mojang acknowledges potential issues with incorrect sound displays and encourages player feedback for improvements.

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June 30, 2026

Minecraft Marketplace Summer Sale cuts prices on 300 in-game items

The Minecraft Marketplace Summer Sale offers discounts of up to 33% on over 300 select items, including add-ons, skins, texture packs, and adventures for Minecraft Bedrock Edition. The sale features items like the Biomes O’ Plenty add-on, which adds over 50 unique biomes, and the RealismCraft add-on, which enhances visuals with new mobs and weather effects. The Naturalist 26.1 add-on introduces realistic animals, while the Eternal End add-on reimagines the End Dimension with new biomes and items. The sale is live in the UK from June 30, 2023, at 6 PM BST until July 28, 2026, at 6 PM BST.

AppWizard

May 25, 2026

5 best Minecraft seeds for beginners

1. Seed: 302304127329527063 - Players spawn in the Taiga biome with four villages nearby, providing beds, food, and trading opportunities. 2. Seed: -7417157268905316998 - This seed features a village, a Ruined Portal, and a Trial Chamber close to the spawn, offering safety and access to the Nether. 3. Seed: 8074986196338038296 - This seed includes a village and a cave entrance, providing safety for nighttime and opportunities for underground mining. 4. Seed: 8465694128627486472 - This seed features multiple biomes within a 2,000-block radius from the spawn, ideal for exploration and resource gathering. 5. Seed: 6000009252190354262 - This speedrun seed has a Stronghold beneath a village with a blacksmith, providing early gear and access to an End Portal.

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May 15, 2026

Minecraft Bedrock 26.21 Released as Patch 1.048

Minecraft Bedrock Edition 26.21 was released on May 14, addressing various technical issues. The update is labeled as Minecraft update 1.048 (version 1.048.000) for console gamers. It fixes a freeze issue when opening a furnace without recipes, several gameplay crashes, and block traits not respecting experimental requirements for format_version >= 1.26.20.