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Minecraft 26.40 update: what's new
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition 26.40 launched on 4 August 2026: a new Poplar Tree, Red Shrub, Shelf Mushroom, and a fix for the MCPE-240527 arrow-hitbox bug.
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Minecraft Version on 29 Sep 2026: Java 26.3, Bedrock 26.52
Minecraft versions as of 29 September 2026: Java Edition 26.3 (15 Sep) and Bedrock Edition 26.52 hotfix (25 Sep), per Mojang's manifest and changelogs.
Gamerule in Minecraft Bedrock: World Rules Without Mods
Gamerule in Bedrock comes in boolean (true/false) and numeric form. We cover the most useful rules, their limits, and how to check the current value.
How to Survive the Warden in Minecraft's Ancient City
The Warden is Minecraft's deadliest hostile mob: blind, with hyper-sensitive hearing. How to explore the Deep Dark and Ancient City safely.
How to Get Elytra in Minecraft and Start Flying
A step-by-step path to elytra in Minecraft: reach an End City, find the End Ship, get past the guardian shulker and take off with firework rockets.
Cheats in Minecraft Bedrock: how to turn them on
Cheats in Bedrock are switched on in the world settings — at creation or later. This turns off achievements for that world.
Minecraft Bedrock Achievements: Add-ons and Gamerscore
Since the update published on 15 July 2025, Bedrock Edition achievements work even with add-ons installed. Here's what's confirmed about Gamerscore