Minecraft 26.3
ReleaseCalendarLatestMinecraft 26.3 is a Java Edition full release released on 15 Sept 2026 under the calendar versioning scheme introduced in 2026. Mojang lists Java 25 as the required runtime. It speaks network protocol 777.
Minecraft: Java Edition 26.3
Wilderness Bound is out now in Minecraft Java Edition! Pack your supplies and set off on an expedition into the dappled forest where the trails end and adventure begins. Seek out abandoned camps, build outposts among the poplar trees, sleep under the stars
- Released
- 15 Sept 2026
- Requires Java
- Java 25+
- Protocol version
- 777
- Data version
- 5023
- Version group
- 26.3
- Numbering
- Calendar (YY.N)
- Server software
- 1 with builds
- Position
- #915 of 915
Official downloads
Served by Mojang. Verify the checksum before running anything.
| File | Size | SHA-1 | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server jar | 59.4 MB | 33680f5f2ac3… | piston-data.mojang.com ↗ |
| Client jar | 39.6 MB | e877b6a07acd… | piston-data.mojang.com ↗ |
The catalogue on 26.3
Projects that name 26.3 in their own release metadata. Follow any of these to the full filtered list.
What runs on 26.3
Builds are counted from each project's own API; declared support comes from the loader's metadata.
| Software | Latest build | Published | Checksum | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper | #4 | 15 Sept 2026 | a81263b866a4… | jar ↗ |
| Fabric Loader | 0.19.5 | No build in our catalogue | declared | loader |
Everything in 26.3
17 versions in this group.
| Version | Type | Protocol | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.3 | Release | 777 | 15 Sept 2026 |
| 26.3-rc-3 | Release candidate | 1073742162 | 14 Sept 2026 |
| 26.3-rc-2 | Release candidate | 1073742161 | 11 Sept 2026 |
| 26.3-rc-1 | Release candidate | 1073742160 | 10 Sept 2026 |
| 26.3-pre-3 | Pre-release | 1073742159 | 8 Sept 2026 |
| 26.3-pre-2 | Pre-release | 1073742158 | 4 Sept 2026 |
| 26.3-pre-1 | Pre-release | 1073742157 | 1 Sept 2026 |
| 26.3-snapshot-10 | Snapshot | 1073742156 | 25 Aug 2026 |
| 26.3-snapshot-9 | Snapshot | 1073742155 | 17 Aug 2026 |
| 26.3-snapshot-8 | Snapshot | 1073742154 | 12 Aug 2026 |
| 26.3-snapshot-7 | Snapshot | 1073742153 | 4 Aug 2026 |
| 26.3-snapshot-6 | Snapshot | 1073742152 | 28 Jul 2026 |
| 26.3-snapshot-5 | Snapshot | 1073742151 | 21 Jul 2026 |
| 26.3-snapshot-4 | Snapshot | 1073742150 | 16 Jul 2026 |
| 26.3-snapshot-3 | Snapshot | 1073742149 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 26.3-snapshot-2 | Snapshot | 1073742148 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 26.3-snapshot-1 | Snapshot | 1073742147 | 23 Jun 2026 |
26.3 uses calendar versioning. The number means year 26, drop 3. It is not a 1.x version, and there is no 1.22. Read what changed.
Questions about Minecraft 26.3
What Java version does Minecraft 26.3 require?
Minecraft 26.3 requires Java 25 or newer. Mojang publishes this in the version metadata, and an older runtime refuses to start it.
What protocol version does Minecraft 26.3 use?
Minecraft 26.3 speaks protocol 777. A client and a server can only connect when their protocol numbers match.
Where do I download the Minecraft 26.3 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.
Which server software supports Minecraft 26.3?
Paper publish builds for 26.3. Each one is listed with its build number and checksum.
Is 26.3 the same as a 1.x version?
No. 26.3 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.
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