Version

Minecraft Java 26.1: Minecraft Guide | Minecraft Enchant

Tiny Takeover: refreshed baby mobs and underlying game-data systems. Data, usage, and compatibility for Java 26.2. Practical guidance and sources included.

Release date: 2026
Drop name: Tiny Takeover
New items: Golden Dandelion and more
Status: Stable release

Theme

The drop focuses on baby mobs, their appearance, sounds, and interactions.

Golden Dandelion

The new Golden Dandelion is tied to controlling the growth of baby mobs.

Technical changes

The release expands data formats for trading, recipes, and other systems.

Source: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-java-edition-26-1

Updated: 19.07.2026