Compatibility
What works with Minecraft 26w14a
Minecraft 26w14a needs Java 25 or newer. Released 1 Apr 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 26w14a. For a snapshot that is normal: server projects usually wait for the full release.
Mod loaders
Support declared in each loader's own metadata.
- Quilt Loader0.31.0-beta.4declaredsupported
- Fabric Loader0.19.5declaredsupported
Frequently asked
Which Java version does Minecraft 26w14a 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 26w14a on Java 21?
No. 26w14a requires Java 25, and Java 21 is older than that. Java 21 still works for Minecraft versions released before the requirement changed.
Which server software supports 26w14a?
No server software in our catalogue has published a build for 26w14a yet.
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