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Bedrock Edition beta 26.50.21

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Beta 26.50.21 is the first exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 beta version, released on August 7, 2026, which adds Vibrant Visuals support.

Eligible users received a notification in the title screen, allowing them to download the beta for the native version from the Nintendo eShop. This beta is downloaded as a separate app titled "Minecraft Closed Beta".

This beta is equivalent to Preview 26.50.20.

Changes

The differences between the Nintendo Switch build, backward-compatible with Nintendo Switch 2, and this native beta are as follows.

General

Graphical

  • Vibrant Visuals is now available.
    • The maximum render distance is 16 chunks.
    • Point lights and volumetric block lights are not available.
  • The render distance without Vibrant Visuals is 28 chunks instead of 12.

Screenshots

Device menu

  • The eShop page opened from the in-game notification
    The eShop page opened from the in-game notification
  • "Minecraft Closed Beta" on the Nintendo Switch 2 Home menu
    "Minecraft Closed Beta" on the Nintendo Switch 2 Home menu

Sources

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