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Minecraft's latest snapshot adds the Cushion block, a placeable item with 16 color variations that can be placed on any flat surface including fences and chests. Players have discovered it can hide pressure plates, activate switches when sat on, and have its height adjusted with snow. Social media reactions include surprise and praise, with some calling the update 'the best' and a 'revolution'.
At a California Senate hearing on the 'Protect Our Games Act,' ESA Vice President Jennifer Gibbons interrupted a lawmaker to state that community servers for 'Minecraft' and 'Call of Duty' are 'illegal' and constitute piracy. The bill, which aimed to keep games playable after service termination, passed the Assembly but failed in the Senate. The ESA later clarified its position on private servers in an email to Kotaku.
Kayak Co., Ltd. published six-year trends from its annual elementary school gaming survey on June 29, 2026. Minecraft leads at 31.8%, Roblox jumps to 2nd at 12.7%, and Fortnite drops from 1st to 5th at 4.9%. The data shows a shift from competitive battle games to creation and social play.
Mojang released a new snapshot and preview for Minecraft on June 24, adding the Dappled Forest biome inspired by Michigan autumn colors. The update includes poplar trees with red, orange, and yellow leaves, wool stairs and slabs, and a new structure called the Abandoned Camp. All additions were previously shown at Minecraft Live in May 2026.
Mojang released the Chaos Cubed update for Minecraft on June 17, 2026. The update adds the Sulfur Cave biome with geysers, sulfur crystal pillars, and new building blocks. A new mob, the Sulfur Cube, changes its properties based on the block it absorbs, with examples including cherry wood, magma cubes, and TNT.
Elecom is sponsoring a free summer event where up to 1,000 elementary school students build cities in Minecraft. The event runs July 18 to August 16 at e Stadium Izumi and other venues in Osaka. Participants will use Elecom's KEY PALETTO keyboard, designed for children new to PCs.
Mojang and Double Eleven have set a September 29, 2026 release date for Minecraft Dungeons 2, the sequel to the blocky hack-and-slash spin-off. The game was announced during Minecraft Live in March 2026, and a new trailer at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 confirmed the launch window. A preview event allowed journalists to play the game and interview the developers. The sequel abandons the mission-based stage selection of the original in favor of a single interconnected world. A new jump function adds vertical exploration and jump attacks. Armor is now divided into four slots instead of one, and a new item type called Talismans provides passive effects that level up over time. A new rarity tier, Special, sits between Rare and Unique. The game supports cross-platform multiplayer from launch on Xbox, PC, Nintendo Switch 2, and PS5. Cooperative play has been overhauled: all players can open their inventory simultaneously, dropped items are color-coded per player, and a teleport-to-ally button is available. The development team said the changes are designed around comfortable group play. The demo also featured a boss that wiped out a group of experienced journalists, indicating a higher difficulty than the original.
Microsoft Japan announced during the June 9 Nintendo Direct that a Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Minecraft will launch in 2026. The new version features enhanced lighting and shadow effects, described by sources as a visual upgrade. Players will be able to transfer their save data from the original Nintendo Switch version. Both physical and digital editions will be available. The announcement was accompanied by footage showing the improved rendering of underwater scenes, plains, caves, deserts, and jungles. The game, originally released in 2011 by Mojang Studios, has appeared on numerous platforms and is now set for release on Nintendo's next-generation console.
Minecraft Dungeons reached a new peak of around 4,700 concurrent players on Steam on June 8, 2026, breaking its previous record. The surge follows a steep discount on the Ultimate Edition and the announcement of Minecraft Dungeons II, set for release on September 29.
Mojang Studios announced during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 on June 8 that Minecraft Dungeons II, the sequel to the action RPG spin-off set in the Minecraft universe, will release on September 29, 2026. The game supports up to four-player cooperative play, where players explore dungeons and battle bosses. It will launch on Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch, and will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass. A promotional video shown during the showcase offered glimpses of combat, equipment, and story elements. The announcement marks the first new entry in the Minecraft Dungeons series in six years, following the original 2020 release.
McAfee Labs has issued a warning about a large-scale Malware-as-a-Service campaign called WeedHack targeting Minecraft players. The malware is disguised as mods or game clients and has already infected over 110,000 devices, stealing account credentials and personal data. The attackers and victims are primarily teenagers and young adults.
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) has posted a rating for a native version of Minecraft on Nintendo Switch 2. The listing includes an E10+ rating and platform designation, though no port details have been announced. The current Switch 2 backward compatibility does not support enhanced graphics features.
Mojang Studios broadcast MINECRAFT LIVE from TwitchCon on May 31, 2026, revealing the new Dappled Forest biome with autumn-colored Poplar Trees and an Abandoned Camp structure. The show also detailed Minecraft Dungeons II, including the Twisted Warden boss, a new Lego set, and confirmed the second film's title as A MINECRAFT MOVIE SQUARED with Kirsten Dunst cast as Alex.
Mojang and Warner Bros. have announced the official title for the sequel to the 2025 film "Minecraft: The Movie." The film will be called "A Minecraft Movie Squared" and is scheduled for release in the United States on July 23, 2027. The title was revealed during the "MINECRAFT LIVE - MAY 2026" event on May 31, 2026. Alongside the announcement, a behind-the-scenes video confirmed that Kirsten Dunst will play the character Alex. Jack Black returns as Steve, and Jason Momoa returns as Garrett. Matt Berry, who voiced Nitt Wit in the first film, will appear in an undisclosed role. The video also showed that filming is taking place in New Zealand, as it did for the first film. Director Jared Hess and Mojang executive Jens Bergensten announced a building contest called the "Minecraft Movie Build Challenge." Winning entries may appear in the film or its credits. The first film grossed $310 million at the opening box office.
Mojang Studios released Minecraft Java Edition 26.2 Pre-Release 1, which removes the peer-to-peer connection feature introduced in the previous snapshot. The feature let players join games from their friend list without a dedicated server, but Mojang said it was not an ideal experience for all players and is not ready for official release. The update also includes UI changes, model updates, and performance fixes.