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October 20, 2026

Minecraft 26.4 Snapshot 5: Frosty New Blocks and DXGI Experimental Support

Minecraft 26.4 Snapshot 5: Frosty New Blocks and DXGI Experimental Support

Major Content Updates

This snapshot brings fresh building potential with Packed Ice Bricks, fully compatible with the Stonecutter for all your detailing needs. We also have a new experimental DXGI video setting on Windows to potentially improve alt-tabbing and refresh rate handling.

Detailed Tweaks & Features

  • Ice Advancements: Master the cold with the new "What Goes Around Comes Around" achievement.
  • Ambient Audio: Regular Ice blocks now emit sound when placed in specific icy formations.
  • Mob Griefing: Entities can now break specific environmental blocks via projectiles.

Various critical bug fixes and technical networking refactors are included. A solid quality-of-life update focused on building variety and technical stability.

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