Minecraft 26.2
ReleaseCalendarLatestMinecraft 26.2 is a Java Edition full release released on 16 Jun 2026 under the calendar versioning scheme introduced in 2026. Mojang lists Java 25 as the required runtime. It speaks network protocol 776.
Minecraft: Java Edition 26.2
Chaos Cubed has landed in Minecraft Java Edition! Explore a striking cave biome filled with bubbling sulfur pools, build with sulfur and cinnabar, and discover the sulfur cube's curious appetite for blocks! From bouncing and sliding to explosive surprises,
- Released
- 16 Jun 2026
- Requires Java
- Java 25+
- Protocol version
- 776
- Data version
- 4903
- Version group
- 26.2
- Numbering
- Calendar (YY.N)
- Server software
- 0 with builds
- Position
- #898 of 1065
Official downloads
Served by Mojang. Verify the checksum before running anything.
| File | Size | SHA-1 | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server jar | 58.1 MB | 823e2250d24b… | piston-data.mojang.com ↗ |
| Client jar | 37.4 MB | 2dc72797acbc… | piston-data.mojang.com ↗ |
Versions that can connect to each other
Protocol 776 is shared by these versions, so their clients and servers can talk to each other.
Everything in 26.2
18 versions in this group.
| Version | Type | Protocol | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.2 | Release | 776 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 26.2 | Release | 776 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 26.2-rc-2 | Release candidate | 1073742146 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 26.2-rc-1 | Release candidate | 1073742145 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 26.2-pre-6 | Pre-release | 1073742144 | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 26.2-pre-5 | Pre-release | 1073742143 | 8 Jun 2026 |
| 26.2-pre-4 | Pre-release | 1073742142 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 26.2-pre-3 | Pre-release | 1073742141 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| 26.2-pre-2 | Pre-release | 1073742140 | 28 May 2026 |
| 26.2-pre-1 | Pre-release | 1073742139 | 26 May 2026 |
| 26.2-snapshot-8 | Snapshot | 1073742138 | 19 May 2026 |
| 26.2-snapshot-7 | Snapshot | 1073742137 | 12 May 2026 |
| 26.2-snapshot-6 | Snapshot | 1073742136 | 5 May 2026 |
| 26.2-snapshot-5 | Snapshot | 1073742135 | 28 Apr 2026 |
| 26.2-snapshot-4 | Snapshot | 1073742134 | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 26.2-snapshot-3 | Snapshot | 1073742133 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| 26.2-snapshot-2 | Snapshot | 1073742132 | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 26.2-snapshot-1 | Snapshot | 1073742130 | 7 Apr 2026 |
26.2 uses calendar versioning. The number means year 26, drop 2. It is not a 1.x version, and there is no 1.22. Read what changed.
Questions about Minecraft 26.2
What Java version does Minecraft 26.2 require?
Minecraft 26.2 requires Java 25 or newer. Mojang publishes this in the version metadata, so an older runtime refuses to start it.
What protocol version does Minecraft 26.2 use?
Minecraft 26.2 speaks protocol 776, which it shares with 26.2. Clients and servers on the same protocol can connect to each other.
Where do I download the Minecraft 26.2 server jar?
Mojang hosts it directly. This page links to the official file with its SHA-1 checksum and size, so you can verify the download before you run it. We do not mirror or repackage it.
Is 26.2 the same as a 1.x version?
No. 26.2 uses the calendar scheme Mojang introduced in 2026, where the first number is the year and the second is the drop within that year. There is no 1.22.
Go deeper
Metadata from Mojang’s official version manifest. Protocol and data versions from the PrismarineJS minecraft-data project.