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August 29, 2026

Minecraft Update 3.47 Released on August 28 for Fixes

Mojang released Minecraft update 3.47 on August 28, consolidating two Bedrock versions into a single update focused on fixes rather than new content. Fixes include: - Removed self-selection expansion for non-operator players using commands (i.e. /tell). - Vibrant Visuals are no longer disabled when loading a world with Education features enabled. - Pressing the Back button on Android now performs the expected in-game back action. - Arrow shot by a slightly charged Bow no longer hits the shooting player. - Fixed an issue that could disconnect players while loading worlds with certain add-on content. - Shift-clicking items in Creative mode while using Pocket UI no longer deletes them. Technical updates include: - Fixed a bug where certain values defined in a dimension JSON file were ignored.

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August 29, 2026

Minecraft Bedrock Hotfix Version 26.44/45 Now Out via Update 1.057

Mojang has released the Bedrock hotfix version 26.44/45, known as Minecraft update 1.057, for PS5 users on August 28. This minor update addresses various technical bugs, including: - Removed self-selection expansion for non-operator players using commands like /tell. - Vibrant Visuals are now enabled when loading worlds with Education features. - The Back button on Android now performs the correct in-game action. - Arrows shot by a slightly charged Bow no longer hit the shooting player. - Fixed an issue that could disconnect players while loading worlds with certain add-ons. - Shift-clicking items in Creative mode with Pocket UI now quick-moves them instead of deleting them. - Fixed a bug where certain dimension values in a JSON file were ignored.

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August 14, 2026

Minecraft Update 3.46 Released on August 14

Mojang has released a hotfix for Minecraft, updating the game from version 26.41 to 26.43, recognized as Minecraft update 3.46. This update includes fixes for multiple crashes during gameplay and issues with missing assets when loading into a world due to network connection changes. Additionally, cloud world storage on Windows has been temporarily disabled to address recent issues.

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August 14, 2026

Minecraft Bedrock 36.41/42/43 Applied via Update 1.056

Mojang released hotfixes for Minecraft Bedrock versions 26.41, 26.42, and 26.43 on August 14, appearing as Minecraft update 1.056. The update includes fixes for several crashes that could disrupt gameplay and resolves issues related to missing assets during world loading, especially with fluctuating network connections. Cloud world storage has been temporarily disabled on Windows platforms to address identified issues.

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August 5, 2026

Minecraft Adds Concrete Stairs After Making Fans Wait Nearly A Decade And People Are Excited

The Minecraft update 26.3 Snapshot 7 introduced new craftable blocks: concrete slabs and stairs, which players have requested since the introduction of concrete in 2017. Released on August 4 for Minecraft Java on PC, this update allows players to craft these blocks at any crafting table. The announcement received significant online engagement, with a Reddit post garnering over 5,000 upvotes and a TikTok video reaching over 500,000 views shortly after posting. The addition addresses a long-standing gap in crafting options, as players have been waiting nearly nine years for these features.

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July 11, 2026

Minecraft Update 3.42 Applies Bedrock 26.33 on July 11

The Bedrock Edition 26.33 has been released as update 3.42 for Minecraft on PS4, addressing a bug related to texture bleeding on custom blocks. The update has a modest download size and is considered a minor hotfix. Mojang is also aware of various other bugs reported by players, including unusual grass behavior, issues with skin display, and significant lag in multiplayer environments, among others.

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July 8, 2026

New Minecraft Update Finally Allows Players to Sit Down

Minecraft's latest update introduces a long-awaited sitting feature, allowing players to use cushions to sit, enhancing gameplay beyond previous options limited to boats and mine carts. The update will be available to all players this fall, with preview builds accessible immediately. Additionally, the update includes new elements like straw beds and a new biome. Microsoft is restructuring Xbox, with Minecraft's leadership now reporting to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who noted the franchise has been "massively underinvested."

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June 26, 2026

Minecraft Update 3.41 Released on June 25 to Apply Fixes

Mojang released a hotfix for Minecraft on June 25, identified as update 3.41, which includes technical enhancements for gameplay stability and user experience. The update resolves an issue preventing players from joining Experiences when 'Screen Animations' was disabled, addresses an ID collision for split-screen guests on Nintendo Switch, fixes a glitch with projectiles from upward-facing dispensers, and corrects several crashes that could disrupt gameplay, including one in the main menu on Switch.

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June 20, 2026

Minecraft Update 3.40/1.050 Released on June 19

Mojang has released a hotfix for Minecraft, designated as update 3.40/1.050 for console players, to address various issues following the Chaos Cubed update. The hotfix does not include a changelog, but players have reported several issues it aims to fix, including: - Pillagers and piglins maintain their loaded crossbow pose during their death animation. - Misalignment of the cursor position when opening the inventory. - Killing endermen, bees, and wolves in creative mode triggers their rage state upon death. - Incorrect textures for pillagers and blazes. - Performance issues on the PS5 version. - Fluctuating volume of goat horns based on the player's vertical view. - Breakage of old experimental sulfur cube tops. - Black stripes visible on water from a distance. - Transparent layer of sulfur cubes visible through certain blocks. - Problems with the image preview gallery in the profile menu. - Visual glitch in the menu background after logging out of a server. - Crashes on Nintendo Switch during world loading. - Delays in quick and precise inputs. - Reversion of the Japanese font from Noto Sans. - Unexpected distortion of textures within Minecraft. - Mouse functionality ceasing while in-game. - Mutton not appearing in the “new recipe unlocked” screen. - Chaos Cubed notification disabling wireless controller input. - Two Torch Clocks have stopped functioning.

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May 31, 2026

Round Up: Minecraft Live (May 2026) – Chaos Cubed, New Biome, Minecraft Dungeons II And More

Mojang announced that the Minecraft update, Chaos Cubed, will be available on June 16, 2026, introducing Sulfur cubes and sulfur caves, along with new block sets and the Bounce music disc. A new biome called the Dappled Forest was teased, and LEGO Chicken Mounts are now available as a free add-on in the Marketplace. Minecraft Dungeons II is set for release in 2026, featuring the Deep Dark biome and the Twisted Warden. The sequel to the Minecraft movie is titled A Minecraft Movie Squared, with Kirsten Dunst cast as Alex, and a building challenge for fans has been announced.