Minecraft & Valheim News
Game updates, modpack releases and what they mean for your next server session.
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Minecraft UpdateMinecraft 26.4 Snapshot 3: Ice Caves
Ice Caves, light-sensitive Icicles and the Frostbite turn cold exploration into a fresh experiment. Keep this Java snapshot separate from your main world.
Minecraft UpdateMinecraft 26.3 Wilderness Bound: What Server Owners Need to Know
Wilderness Bound is here. Separate the new vanilla features from the compatibility decisions that matter for an existing modded server.
Minecraft UpdateMinecraft Live 2026 — May 30 at TwitchCon Rotterdam (What to Expect)
Minecraft Live returns Friday, May 30 from TwitchCon Rotterdam — Mojang's first in-person showcase. Here is the time, stream link, and what to expect from the Autumn 2026 update reveal.
Minecraft UpdateMinecraft Chaos Cubed — Everything Coming in the 26.2 Update
Sulfur caves, block-absorbing mobs, nausea pools, and two complete new block sets. Here is everything confirmed for Minecraft's second game drop of 2026.
Minecraft UpdateMinecraft 26.1 Tiny Takeover Is Live — Server Update Guide
The Tiny Takeover update is here. Baby mobs redesigned, Golden Dandelion added, Java 25 required. Here's what changed and how to update your server.
Minecraft UpdateMinecraft Live 2026 Recap — Time, Announcements & Reveals
Minecraft Live 2026 aired March 21 at 6 PM CET. Full recap of every announcement: Tiny Takeover release, Chaos Cubed, Dungeons II, and the Chessington theme park.
Minecraft UpdateMinecraft Live 2026 — Everything You Need to Know
Minecraft Live returns March 21 with Tiny Takeover details, the 2026 drop roadmap, and rumored reveals including a potential new game announcement.
Minecraft UpdateMinecraft "Tiny Takeover" Update — Baby Mobs Get a Complete Overhaul
Mojang revealed the name of the first 2026 game drop. Every baby mob is getting redesigned with unique animations, sounds, and the new Golden Dandelion item.
Minecraft UpdateWhat Java Version Do I Need for Minecraft 26.1? (Java 25, Explained)
Short answer: Minecraft 26.1 requires Java 25 (OpenJDK 25). Here is how to update your server, what changed in the new year-based version numbers, and which mod loaders are compatible.
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