Minecraft Preview: Version 26.10.21 Released
Mojang has released a new preview version of Minecraft, numbered 26.10.21. This update includes several exciting features, notably the introduction of the Golden Dandelion and various updates on baby mobs.
Minecraft Preview: Version 26.10.21 Features
Golden Dandelion: A New Flower
- The Golden Dandelion is introduced as a new flower.
- It can prevent certain baby mobs from aging.
- Crafting requires a standard Dandelion and Gold Nuggets.
Baby Mobs Update
The update features a variety of baby mobs with captivating new designs. They can be found across numerous biomes, from lush forests to arid deserts. The golden dandelion effect has been enabled for the following baby mobs:
- Baby Armadillo
- Baby Axolotl
- Baby Bee
- Baby Camel
- Baby Cat
- Baby Chicken
- Baby Cow
- Baby Dolphin
- Baby Donkey
- Baby Fox
- Ghastling
- Baby Hoglin
- Baby Goat
- Baby Horse
- Baby Llama
- Baby Mooshroom
- Baby Mule
- Baby Nautilus
- Baby Ocelot
- Baby Panda
- Baby Pig
- Baby Polar Bear
- Baby Rabbit
- Baby Sheep
- Baby Sniffer
- Baby Strider
- Baby Trader Llama
- Baby Turtle
- Baby Wolf
- Tadpole
Bug Fixes and Improvements
This release also addresses several known issues:
- On-use particles and sounds for Golden Dandelions are not yet implemented.
- Golden Dandelion cannot be used to craft Suspicious Stew or Yellow Dye.
- Items may not be picked up by certain mobs, including Endermen.
- Baby mobs such as Baby Skeleton Horses will no longer grow up.
Performance Enhancements
The update brings a new texture streaming feature aimed at optimizing GPU memory usage. This feature automatically reduces memory usage for specific textures, particularly beneficial for devices utilizing multiple add-ons.
In addition, the user interface has seen improvements, including:
- Fixed crashes when navigating through realms.
- Added missing characters to the default font.
- Improved accessibility options for text-to-speech features.
Minecraft Preview version 26.10.21 continues to enhance the player experience with fresh features and essential bug fixes. Players are encouraged to test the new features and provide feedback through the official channels.
