26.3-snapshot-5 is the fifth snapshot for Java Edition 26.3, released on July 21, 2026 [3], which fixes several bugs.
Changes
General
Data Packs
- Changed the data pack version to
112.0. - Fields that accept a list of namespaced IDs of a certain type and a list of inline definitions of the corresponding type now accept a list mixing both.
- For example, item modifiers in the form of
[{type:set_count, ...}, "minecraft:some_modifier"]are now valid.
- For example, item modifiers in the form of
Resource Packs
- Changed the resource pack version to
93.0.
Configured Features
- Modified the
minecraft:sculk_patchfeature type.- Removed the
extra_rare_growthsandcatalyst_chancefields.
- Removed the
Shaders and Post-Processing Pipeline
- Renamed the
B3D_IS_ZERO_TO_ONEdefinition toRENDERPEARL_IS_ZERO_TO_ONE. - Introduced the
RENDERPEARL_INSTANCE_INDEX_INCLUDES_BASE_INSTANCEdefinition.- A boolean indicating whether
gl_InstanceIndexuses Vulkan or OpenGL semantics.
- A boolean indicating whether
- Shaders are now compiled using ShaderC even when using OpenGL.
- Shader includes are now handled by ShaderC using
#includeinstead of#moj_import.
- Shader includes are now handled by ShaderC using
- Shader inputs and outputs must now specify their locations in the source code.
- Vertex input names must still match the expected names.
- Matching of vertex outputs to fragment inputs is now based solely on location; names are ignored.
Fixes
Fixed 22 bugs.
Bugs from releases before 26.3
MC-5269 — Editing a server's address in the multiplayer menu does not update its status.
MC-278771 — Redirected commands provide suggestions using the wrong command context.
MC-293755 — Ender Dragon's neck and tail disconnect from its body when turning.
MC-306628 — Piercing arrows are not cleared when hitting a TNT Minecart.
MC-306628 — Sculk Veins log errors during world generation.
MC-308344 — Compiling shaders containing array or matrix variables for input/output causes validation errors when using the Vulkan rendering backend.
MC-308406 — Item models render incorrectly on armor stands in the Smithing Table UI.
MC-308647 — The resource pack screen may cache incorrect glyphs when toggling the "Font Settings" option.
MC-308647 — Sending chat messages when "Chat Delay" is set to a non-zero value can cause players to be kicked.
MC-309565 — Block outlines are rendered behind translucent parts when "High Contrast Block Outlines" is enabled.
MC-310041 — Chunk loading frequently fails under certain conditions.
Bugs from 26.3 development versions
MC-309250 — Naturally generated Decorated Pots do not drop bricks when broken with a tool.
MC-309500 — Decorated Pots without sherds crafted using the recipe book do not drop bricks when broken with a tool.
MC-309566 — Block outlines are rendered behind translucent parts when "Improved Transparency" is disabled.
MC-309743 — Drowned attack animation is incorrect.
Bugs from the previous development version
MC-310096 — Invalid item modifiers cause the game to crash.
MC-310098 — Attempting to mix referenced and inline values for item modifiers in a single list prevents data packs from loading.
MC-310125 — Blaze Powder in the Brewing Stand uses cooking/speed_default instead of brewing/speed_default for brewing speed.
MC-310133 — Baby Drowned cannot aim correctly when using a trident.
MC-310135 — Server crashes when /execute command suggestions reference /attribute.
MC-310149 — Glass flickers when viewed up close with "Improved Transparency" enabled on the Vulkan rendering backend.
MC-310163 — Enabling "Exclusive Fullscreen" on Wayland causes the game to crash.
