Version

Minecraft Java 26.2: Minecraft Guide | Minecraft Enchant

Chaos Cubed: sulfur caves, sulfur cubes, new blocks, and experimental Vulkan support. Data, usage, and compatibility for Java 26.2. Practical guidance and sources…

Release date: June 16, 2026
Drop name: Chaos Cubed
Data Pack: Current for 26.2
Status: Stable release

Highlights

Adds the Sulfur Cube, Sulfur Caves biome, sulfur and cinnabar block sets, Sulfur Spikes, and Potent Sulfur.

Social features

Java Edition gains a Friends List and related online settings.

Graphics

Adds experimental Vulkan rendering support and a graphics API selector.

Source: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-java-edition-26-2

Updated: 19.07.2026