Java Edition 26.3 Snapshot 5

Minecraft 26.3 Snapshot 5

Edition	Java Edition
Release date	July 21, 2026
Type	Snapshot
Snapshot for	26.3
Downloads	Client (.json) Server
Protocol version	dec: 1073742151  hex: 40000147
Data version	5004
Resource pack format	93.0
Data pack format	112.0
Minimum Java version	Java SE 25
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26.3 Snapshot 5 (known as 26.3-snapshot-5 in the launcher) is the fifth snapshot for Java Edition 26.3, released on July 21, 2026, which fixes bugs.

Changes

General

Data pack

• The pack format version is now 112.0.
• Codec for element lists/tags now allows mixing inline values and references.
  • For example, item modifiers like [{type:set_count, ...}, "minecraft:some_modifier"] are now allowed.

Resource pack

• The version is now 93.0.

Shaders

• Order-independent Transparency (OIT)-related shader changes
  • The B3D_IS_ZERO_TO_ONE define has been renamed to RENDERPEARL_IS_ZERO_TO_ONE

• Shader compilation changes
  • Shaders are now compiled by ShaderC when using OpenGL as well, identically to when using Vulkan.
  • Shader includes are now handled by ShaderC using #include instead of #moj_import
  • Shader inputs and outputs must have a location specified in shader source.
    • Vertex input names must still match expected names.
    • Vertex outputs are matched to fragment inputs solely by location, name is now ignored.
  • Introduced new define RENDERPEARL_INSTANCE_INDEX_INCLUDES_BASE_INSTANCE – a boolean indicating if gl_InstanceIndex follows Vulkan or OpenGL (gl_InstanceID) semantics.

Removals

World generation

• Features
  • Removed the extra_rare_growths and catalyst_chance fields from minecraft:sculk_patch.

Fixes

22 issues fixed

From released versions before 26.3

• MC-5269 – Updating a server's address in the multiplayer menu does not update its status.
• MC-278771 – The incorrect command context is used when providing suggestions for redirected commands.
• MC-293755 – The ender dragon's neck and tail disconnect from its body when it turns.
• MC-306628 – TNT minecarts don't delete piercing arrows.
• MC-307918 – Sculk patches can cause errors in the log during world generation.
• MC-308344 – Validation error when compiling shaders containing in/out array or matrix variables with the Vulkan rendering backend.
• MC-308406 – Item models are shown incorrectly in the smithing table menu's armor stand.
• MC-308647 – The resource packs screen can cache font glyphs incorrectly after toggling the "Font Settings" option.
• MC-309298 – Sending chat messages while having the "Chat Delay" option set to a nonzero value can sometimes kick you from the game.
• MC-309565 – Block outlines are rendered behind translucent elements if the "High Contrast Block Outlines" option is enabled.
• MC-310041 – Under specific conditions, chunk loading frequently fails.

From the 26.3 development versions

• MC-309250 – Naturally generated decorated pots don't drop bricks when broken with tools.
• MC-309500 – Crafting decorated pots without sherds using the recipe book creates a pot that doesn't drop bricks when broken with a tool.
• MC-309566 – Block outlines are rendered behind translucent elements if the "Improved Transparency" option is disabled.
• MC-309743 – The attacking animation of drowned is incorrect.

From the previous development version

• MC-310096 – Invalid item modifiers crash the game.
• MC-310098 – Trying to mix item modifier references and inline values in a list prevents the pack from loading.
• MC-310125 – Blaze powder in brewing stands uses the cooking/speed_default number provider instead of brewing/speed_default.
• MC-310133 – Gurgles do not aim their tridents correctly.
• MC-310135 – The server crashes when requesting command suggestions for /attribute referenced from /execute.
• MC-310149 – Glass flickers when looking at it closely with the Vulkan rendering backend and the "Improved Transparency" option enabled.
• MC-310163 – The game crashes when entering exclusive fullscreen on Wayland.

Videos

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