Compatibility
What works with Minecraft 26.2
Released 16 Jun 2026. Everything below comes from the projects' own published data, and each row says how we know.
Java requirement
Java 25 or newer
Published by Mojang for this exact version. An older runtime will not start it. Get a verified build.
Server software
No server software in our catalogue has published a build for 26.2. For a snapshot that is normal: server projects usually wait for the full release.
Clients that can join
Protocol 776 is shared with these versions, so they can connect without a translation proxy.
Frequently asked
Which Java version does Minecraft 26.2 need?
Java 25 or newer. Mojang publishes this requirement in the version metadata, so an older runtime will refuse to start the server.
Can I run Minecraft 26.2 on Java 21?
No. 26.2 requires Java 25, and Java 21 is older than that. Java 21 still works for Minecraft versions released before the requirement changed.
Which Minecraft versions can connect to a 26.2 server?
Any client speaking protocol 776: 26.2. Versions with a different protocol number need a translation proxy such as ViaVersion.
Which server software supports 26.2?
No server software in our catalogue has published a build for 26.2 yet.