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July 9, 2026

Minecraft 26.3 Snapshot 3 Patch Notes – Minecraft Guide

The 26.3 Snapshot 3 Patch for Minecraft Java Edition introduces new features including the Cushion and the Straw Bed. Cushion: - A new item that players can place in the game. - Allows characters to sit down. - Available in 16 color variants, crafted using 3 Wool Slabs of the same color. - Can be placed on any flat surface, aligns horizontally, and sits vertically. - Once placed, Cushions are immovable and will break if the supporting block is removed. - Do not have collision properties and can overlap with other objects, except other Cushions. Straw Bed: - A new single-use sleeping option that does not change the spawn point. - Automatically destroyed after sleeping. - Cannot be used in the Nether or The End. - Crafted in sets of four using 3 Hay Bales each. - A new statistic tracks the number of times players have slept in a Straw Bed. Additional Updates: - Gothic language support has been added. - Data Pack version updated to 110.0. - Resource Pack version updated to 91.0.

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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 9, 2026

17 years later, Minecraft is finally adding somewhere to sit

Minecraft's latest update introduces cushions, allowing players to sit in the game for the first time since its launch 17 years ago. Cushions can be crafted using three Wool Slabs of the same color and are available in 16 color variants. The update also features straw beds, which are single-use and allow players to sleep without setting a spawn point, crafted from three Hay Bales to make four beds. The update, version 26.40.30, includes new abandoned camps in the Pale Garden and Flower Forest biomes and improvements to the Dappled Forest. Additionally, Microsoft announced significant layoffs affecting over 3,200 jobs across various Xbox-owned studios, marking a major restructuring in the industry.

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July 8, 2026

Minecraft 26.3 Snapshot 3 patch notes: Straw Bed, Cushion, and more revealed

Mojang has released Minecraft 26.3 Snapshot 3, introducing new features focused on player comfort, including the Cushion and the Straw Bed. The Cushion is a placeable item available in 16 colors, crafted from three wool slabs of the same hue. It can be placed on any flat surface, allowing players to sit down, and aligns with the grid while overlapping with most objects. Cushions will break if their supporting block is removed. The Straw Bed allows players to sleep through the night without setting a spawn point and is single-use, being destroyed after use. It cannot be used in the Nether or The End and is crafted from three hay bales, yielding four beds. A new statistic tracks the number of times players have slept in a Straw Bed. Additional features include Gothic language support, a new command (/posteffect) for adding or removing post-processing shader effects, data-driven custom brewing recipes, and a new minecraft:number_provider registry for flexible data-driven systems. Bug fixes in this snapshot address various gameplay issues, including problems with Drowned entities, rendering issues on macOS, and inconsistencies in GUI elements.

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July 8, 2026

Minecraft finally adds seats after 17 years, but the potential for builders is even bigger

Mojang has released a significant update for Minecraft, introducing the ability to craft a Cushion using three Wool Slabs of any color. This new item allows players to sit and can be placed on supporting blocks, transforming Wood Stairs into stylish chairs without collision issues. The update also includes the Dappled Forest biome, new materials like the Poplar Wood set, Wool Stairs and Slabs, and bouncy Shelf Mushrooms. Additionally, players can craft Straw Beds from three Hay Bales, which stack up to 16 and allow for a quick sleep without establishing a spawn point. The Minecraft Java 26.3 Snapshot 3 and Bedrock Preview 26.40.30 are now available for players to test these new features.

AppWizard

July 8, 2026

Minecraft adds new sitting feature after 17 years

Mojang has introduced a new feature in Minecraft allowing characters to sit on cushions, crafted from three wool slabs and available in 16 colors. This addition enables players to interact with cushions on flat surfaces. The update also includes straw beds made from three hay bales, which allow players to rest without changing their spawn points. A preview of a new biome and additional blocks and items is part of a broader seasonal update set to roll out in autumn. The introduction of cushions addresses a long-standing gap in the gameplay experience, as players have historically used various methods to sit down.

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July 7, 2026

Minecraft Preview 26.40.30

Players can find abandoned camps in the Pale Garden and Flower Forest biomes, which include a one-time use Straw Bed crafted from three hay bales. Cushions, available in 16 colors and crafted from three wool slabs, allow players to sit comfortably but are not currently spawning in abandoned camps. Various gameplay and graphical improvements have been made, including fixes for crafting recipes, ambient sounds, and rendering issues. Additionally, there are updates to the user interface, technical features, and stability enhancements, such as improved server self-repair capabilities and bug fixes related to commands and entity behavior.

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July 7, 2026

Minecraft 26.3 Snapshot 3

In version 26.3, two new features have been introduced: the Cushion and the Straw Bed. The Cushion allows players to sit around a campfire and is available in 16 colors, crafted from three wool slabs of the same color. It can be placed on any flat surface, aligns horizontally to the grid, and overlaps with most objects. The Straw Bed enables players to sleep without setting a spawn point, can be used only once, and is destroyed after a single night's sleep. It is crafted from three hay bales, yielding four beds, and a new statistic tracks how many times players have slept in a Straw Bed. Additionally, the Data Pack version is now 110.0, and the Resource Pack version is 91.0. New commands for post effects have been added, and various gameplay mechanics have been updated, including changes to bed rules and loot tables. New block textures and sound events for the Straw Bed and Cushion have also been introduced, along with numerous bug fixes.

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June 26, 2026

You can put Minecraft’s gorgeous new biome and building blocks to the test right now

Mojang has introduced the Dappled Forest biome in Minecraft, featuring Poplar Trees with off-gray wood and autumn-colored leaves. The biome includes Shelf Mushrooms that grow on these trees, providing culinary uses and reducing fall damage. Players can collect Red Shrubs that retain their color and propagate with Bone Meal. The update also adds Wool Stairs and Wool Slabs in sixteen colors, and introduces abandoned camps with unique designs and loot. The Dappled Forest hosts various wildlife, including sheep, chickens, cows, pigs, rabbits, and foxes. The update is available for testing in Minecraft Bedrock preview 26.40.27 and Minecraft Java snapshot 26.3.

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June 18, 2026

Chaos Cubed drop is now available for Minecraft on Nintendo Switch

The Chaos Cubed game update has launched on the Nintendo Switch, introducing new features such as the sulfur cube, sulfur caves, and various blocks. The sulfur cube is a passive mob found in sulfur caves that can absorb blocks to gain unique effects. Players can leash or scoop them up, or use bouncy wool blocks to launch them. Sulfur caves are home to hostile creatures and contain sulfur and cinnabar blocks, as well as sulfur spikes that are safe for players. On the Overworld surface, sulfur springs and geysers indicate the presence of sulfur caves, with springs emitting toxic gases that cause nausea. Potent sulfur generates bubbles and gas puffs when placed under water and can create geysers when combined with magma blocks. The update also includes a new music disc called Bounce, which can be found in chests within mineshafts that connect to the sulfur caves.