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Minecraft 26.4-snapshot-1

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Minecraft 26.4-snapshot-1 is a Java Edition snapshot released on 22 Sept 2026 under the calendar versioning scheme introduced in 2026. Mojang lists Java 25 as the required runtime. It speaks network protocol 1073742163.

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Minecraft 26.4 Snapshot 1

Welcome to the first snapshot of 26.4! We're kicking things off with a range of technical updates and improvements, including Vulkan becoming the default graphics API.ChangesWorld GenerationUpgrading worlds from before Caves and Cliffs will now also genera
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Released
22 Sept 2026
Requires Java
Java 25+
Protocol version
1073742163
Data version
5119
Version group
26.4
Numbering
Calendar (YY.N)
Server software
0 with builds
Position
#916 of 916

Official downloads

Served by Mojang. Verify the checksum before running anything.

FileSizeSHA-1Download
Server jar59.4 MB1c5ef8ced877…piston-data.mojang.com ↗
Client jar39.6 MB99dea8ec5ae3…piston-data.mojang.com ↗

The catalogue on 26.4-snapshot-1

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Everything in 26.4

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26.4-snapshot-1Snapshot107374216322 Sept 2026

26.4-snapshot-1 uses calendar versioning. The number means year 26, drop 4. It is not a 1.x version, and there is no 1.22. Read what changed.

Questions about Minecraft 26.4-snapshot-1

What Java version does Minecraft 26.4-snapshot-1 require?

Minecraft 26.4-snapshot-1 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 26.4-snapshot-1 use?

Minecraft 26.4-snapshot-1 speaks protocol 1073742163. A client and a server can only connect when their protocol numbers match.

Where do I download the Minecraft 26.4-snapshot-1 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 26.4-snapshot-1 the same as a 1.x version?

No. 26.4-snapshot-1 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.

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