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Minecraft 26.3-snapshot-4

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Minecraft 26.3-snapshot-4 is a Java Edition snapshot released on 16 Jul 2026 under the calendar versioning scheme introduced in 2026. Mojang lists Java 25 as the required runtime. It speaks network protocol 1073742150.

Official artwork published by Mojang for Minecraft 26.3-snapshot-4

Minecraft 26.3 Snapshot 4

Known IssuesExclusive fullscreen mode on Windows may cause the game to crash in certain situations, especially when using multiple monitorsEntering Exclusive fullscreen mode crashes the game on WaylandNew FeaturesPlayers in spectator mode can now interact
Image and summary: Mojang Studios, from the official Java Edition patch notes. Not affiliated with Mojang.
Released
16 Jul 2026
Requires Java
Java 25+
Protocol version
1073742150
Data version
5003
Version group
26.3
Numbering
Calendar (YY.N)
Server software
0 with builds
Position
#902 of 903

Official downloads

Served by Mojang. Verify the checksum before running anything.

FileSizeSHA-1Download
Server jar58.9 MB12ce9ccac727piston-data.mojang.com ↗
Client jar38.8 MB0302cf8dc4efpiston-data.mojang.com ↗

The catalogue on 26.3-snapshot-4

Projects that name 26.3-snapshot-4 in their own release metadata. Follow any of these to the full filtered list.

What runs on 26.3-snapshot-4

Builds are counted from each project's own API; declared support comes from the loader's metadata.

Full compatibility
SoftwareLatest buildPublishedChecksumDownload
Fabric Loader0.19.3Not build baseddeclaredloader
Quilt Loader0.30.1-beta.2Not build baseddeclaredloader

Everything in 26.3

5 versions in this group.

Filter list
VersionTypeProtocolReleased
26.3-snapshot-5Snapshot107374215121 Jul 2026
26.3-snapshot-4Snapshot107374215016 Jul 2026
26.3-snapshot-3Snapshot10737421497 Jul 2026
26.3-snapshot-2Snapshot107374214830 Jun 2026
26.3-snapshot-1Snapshot107374214723 Jun 2026

26.3-snapshot-4 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-snapshot-4

What Java version does Minecraft 26.3-snapshot-4 require?

Minecraft 26.3-snapshot-4 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 26.3-snapshot-4 use?

Minecraft 26.3-snapshot-4 speaks protocol 1073742150. A client and a server can only connect when their protocol numbers match.

Where do I download the Minecraft 26.3-snapshot-4 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 26.3-snapshot-4 the same as a 1.x version?

No. 26.3-snapshot-4 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.