Bedrock Edition Preview 26.20.20

Beta 26.20.20 (ChromeOS, Android) or Preview 26.20.20 (Windows, iOS, iPadOS, Xbox, PlayStation) is the first beta/Preview for Bedrock Edition 26.20, released on March 10, 2026,^[1] which fixes bugs.

Grass block

• Can now create tall grass when fertilized with bone meal.

Torch

• Recipe can now be unlocked by acquiring either a stick, coal, charcoal, or any pickaxe.

Graphical

• The End flash is now visible on all graphics modes.
• Added MERS textures for all shelf blocks and nautilus armor variants.
  • However, this change caused them to lose their texture.

Baby mobs

• No longer show green growth particles when being fed if their growth is currently paused (due to using a golden dandelion).

AI Goals

• Made the schemas for the following goals stricter when parsing and will fail to load an entity json that has invalid data in versions 1.26.20 and newer:
  • minecraft:behavior.admire_item
  • minecraft:behavior.barter
  • minecraft:behavior.eat_carried_item
  • minecraft:behavior.equip_item
  • minecraft:behavior.move_indoors
  • minecraft:behavior.move_outdoors
  • minecraft:behavior.hide
  • minecraft:behavior.mingle
  • minecraft:behavior.move_to_poi
  • minecraft:behavior.move_to_village
  • minecraft:behavior.sleep
  • minecraft:behavior.stroll_towards_village
• The sound_interval float range field in minecraft:behavior.admire_item now only accepts an object with min and max values. Other formats will fail to parse.

API

• Released @minecraft/server version 2.7.0.
• Added @minecraft/server version 2.8.0-beta.
• Released AimAssistCategory from beta to v2.6.0.
• Released AimAssistCategorySettings from beta to v2.6.0.
• Released AimAssistPreset from beta to v2.6.0.
• Released AimAssistPresetSettings from beta to v2.6.0.
• Released AimAssistRegistry from beta to v2.6.0.
• Released PlayerAimAssist from beta to v2.6.0.
• Released PlayerAimAssistSettings from beta to v2.6.0.
• Released AimAssistTargetMode from beta to v2.6.0.
• Released World.getAimAssist from beta to v2.6.0.
• Released Player.getAimAssist from beta to v2.6.0.
• A new field, embed_in_surface, has been added to the schema of snap_to_surface_feature, which allows specifying whether the snapped feature should be embedded in the located surface.

Blocks

• The custom block json API has the following changes that will affect loading of block json with format version 1.26.20 and up:
  • General:
    • Namespace constraints have been tweaked but everything permitted before should still be valid.
      • This can affect the identifiers used for the block, states and menu category groups.
  • Block Traits:
    • placement_direction trait, validation change: The rotation offset does not accept a 0.5 tolerance anymore.
      • Input value must be a multiple of 90.0.
      • The value must be in the range 0.0 to 360.0 inclusive.
    • blocks_to_corner_with now requires minecraft:corner_and_cardinal_direction to be one of the enabled_states for the placement_direction trait.
  • Category:
    • menu_category, validation change: An empty group value is not allowed.
      • The group field can either exist with a non-empty value or not exist at all.
    • category is now a required field, when using menu_category.
  • Components:
    • minecraft:flower_pottable, validation change: It is restricted outside of root components object.
    • minecraft:geometry, validation change: The constraint on the culling_shape identifier is strictly enforced now.
      • When using the minecraft namespace, the only currently available culling shape identifiers are: minecraft:empty or minecraft:unit_cube.
      • When using no namespaces or a custom one, the names must start and end with an alpha-numeric character.
    • minecraft:light_dampening and minecraft:light_emission, validation change: They now strictly enforce the value to be between 0 and 15 inclusive.
    • There is a breaking change to how tags are defined.
      • As of version 1.26.20, tags cannot freely live as top level entities in the components array.
        • They must live inside the minecraft:tags component, which accepts an array of tags of the format:
          • minecraft:tags: ["minecraft:crop", "custom:custom_tag"].
      • The values must have the format <namespace>:<tag_name>.
        • They no longer need to be prefixed with tag:.
          • None of the changes mentioned above were actually applied in this preview.

Components

• The minecraft:damage_sensor component deals_damage field now supports an additional value:
  • no_but_entity_effects_apply:
    • Damage is not applied to the entity.
    • Knockback and enchantments are applied.
    • The attacker's weapon is used as normal.
    • The entity does not flash red.

Entity components

• The behavior of the minecraft:friction_modifier component now matches its description.
  • The higher its value, the more friction affects an entity:
    • 0.0 means no friction.
    • 1.0 means regular friction.
    • 2.0 means double friction.
  • The component now affects ground friction only, and no longer partially affects air or liquid drag.
  • The legacy incorrect behavior can be re-enabled by adding the minecraft:uses_legacy_friction component.
    • This component is automatically added to all entities with a format version lower than 1.26.20, to ensure their behavior stays unaltered.
  • The component now properly works on players, and on other client-predicted entities.
• Added the minecraft:uses_uniform_air_drag component.
  • When present, air drag is applied uniformly on both the vertical and horizontal axes, instead of being biased toward horizontal movement.
• Added the minecraft:on_equipment_changed component, which allows executing entity events when items are equipped or unequipped in specific equipment slots.
  • Contains a slots field with a list of entries, each with:
    • slot, the equipment slot to monitor.
    • on_equip, event to fire when a non-empty item is placed in the slot.
    • on_unequip, event to fire when the slot is cleared.
  • When equipment changes, the first matching slot entry is used.

Entity filters

• Added the has_equipment_block_tag entity filter.
• Added the has_same_equipment_in_slot_as entity filter.

Features

• Added a boolean rotate_around_center field to the minecraft:structure_template_feature feature.
  • When set to true, it rotates the structure around its center when placing it in the world.
  • Defaults to false if omitted.

Graphical

• Added new version for the water configuration JSON file:
  • New format version is 1.26.20.
  • The fields minecraft:water_settings and minecraft:water_settings/description are now required.

Stability and Performance

• Improved sign-in speed on most platforms by triggering authentication earlier during game startup.

World generation

• Can now use minecraft:feature_pool_element in jigsaw structure template pools in order to place features.
• features can now connect to a Jigsaw block with any target name, rather than only minecraft:bottom.
  • However, it only connects to internal vanilla features.

These additions and changes are accessible by enabling the "Beta APIs", "Upcoming Creator Features", and "Render Dragon Features for Creators" experimental toggles.

API

• Adjusted GameTest to no longer run call backs from methods such as succeedWhen and failIf after the test has already completed.
• In @minecraft/debug-utilities:
  • Changed the color property of DebugShape from RGB to RGBA.
  • Added the depthTest property to DebugText.
  • Added the backgroundColorOverride property to DebugText.
  • Added the useRotation property to DebugText.
• Added kickPlayer() to the @minecraft/server-admin module in beta.
• Added new tech to support 3D world text objects and rendering to @minecraft/server.
  • Added new beta PrimitiveShapesManager class used to add and remove text primitives to the world.
  • Added new beta PrimitiveShape base class used to repesent 3D shape objects in the world.
  • Added new beta TextPrimitive class used to render 3D text shape objects in the world.
  • Added new beta primitiveShapesManager property to World.
• Added localization support to DebugText.
  • DebugText constructor changed allow using either RawMessage or string for the text parameter.
  • DebugText.text changed to be a readonly property.
  • DebugText.setText method added which allows using either RawMessage or string.
  • DebugText.rawText readonly property added to get the text if RawMessage is used via setText.
• Changes to error types in @minecraft/server-net in beta:
  • HttpRequestBodyTooLargeError has been renamed to RequestBodyTooLargeError.
  • HttpRequestNotAllowedError has been renamed to UriNotAllowedError.
  • HttpsOnlyError has been renamed to TLSOnlyError.
  • MalformedHttpRequestError has been renamed to MalformedUriError.
• @minecraft/server-net configuration module permissions parameter force_https has been renamed to force_tls.
• Added interface ContainerAccessSource to beta.
• Added interface ContainerAccessSourceFilter to beta.
• Added class EntityContainerClosedAfterEvent to beta.
• Added class EntityContainerClosedAfterEventSignal to beta.
• Added class EntityContainerOpenedAfterEvent to beta.
• Added class EntityContainerOpenedAfterEventSignal to beta.
• Added interface EntityContainerAccessEventOptions to beta.
• Added class BlockContainerClosedAfterEvent to beta.
• Added class BlockContainerClosedAfterEventSignal to beta.
• Added class BlockContainerOpenedAfterEvent to beta.
• Added class BlockContainerOpenedAfterEventSignal to beta.
• Added interface BlockContainerAccessEventOptions to beta.
• Added StructureManager.getPackStructureIds to beta.
• Added EntityEnderInventoryComponent for accessing a player's ender chest to beta.

DDUI

• Added support for localization for dropdown items.
• Changed interface DropdownItem:
  • Changed type for description from string to UIRawMessage string.
    • New Signature: description?: UIRawMessage string
    • Old Signature: description?: string
  • Changed type for label from string to UIRawMessage string.
  • New Signature: label: UIRawMessage string
    • Old Signature: label: string

Graphical

• Point lights no longer fade out when past a certain distance from the camera.

39 issues fixed

From released versions before 26.20

• MCPE-170242 – Clicking fast when hitting mobs results in insane knockback
• MCPE-184636 – Locked items can be stored inside decorated pots.
• MCPE-190868 – Player knockback is much more extreme after update.
• MCPE-219934 – Vibrant Visuals: Taking screenshots won't hide Spyglass or Carved Pumpkin overlay.
• MCPE-226793 – Specific world crashes the game when opened.
• MCPE-230285 – "Time played" stat shows negative hours when opening the Achievements screen through the Pause menu.
• MCPE-230341 – Locked items can be stored in shelves.
• MCPE-234585 – Custom blocks are anchored incorrectly in flower pots.
• MCPE-234635 – Redstone producer block component incorrectly requires strongly powered face property.
• MCPE-234647 – Redstone emission not updating across permutation changes.
• MCPE-234708 – Custom block destruction particles component does not resolve implicit textures correctly.
• MCPE-235081 – Vibrant Visuals: Base shield MERS texture shows through banner.
• MCPE-235573 – Disabling jump has no effect on auto jump.
• MCPE-235656 – When moving the camera in Full Keyboard Mode, the camera continues to move even when an interface is opened.
• MCPE-235787 – Icons for custom blocks with item overrides not always used for auto-completions in commands.
• MCPE-235802 – Block#localizationKey property in scripting does not respect display name component.
• MCPE-236308 – Describe action ignores display name component.
• MCPE-236314 – Block item overrides set to be hidden in commands incorrectly added to command item enum.
• MCPE-236362 – Custom blocks with scheduled ticking may tick more than intended when generated in a structure.
• MCPE-236393 – Baby striders float on the ground.
• MCPE-236656 – Villager movement is choppy and extremely fast.

Other

• Fixed a bug where emissive, metalness, and roughness values would not be loaded properly when switching to the Ray Traced graphics mode while in a world.
• Fixed baby zombified piglin snout texture to be front facing.
• Fixed adult rabbit textures which had a line under their heads.
• Fixed baby hoglin crest texture to be on both sides.
• Fixed baby goat and baby snifflet underside texture to be consistent with their adults.
• Fixed baby dolphin inconsistent backside head pixels.
• Fixed an issue where the save world modal would remain active after use.
• Fixed 'Create on Realms' button in the create new world screen.
• Fixed PS4/5 store logo not appearing after navigating to the sidebar pages.
• Fixed minecraft:placement_filter for blocks with the trait minecraft:multi_block.
• Fixed an issue with mob projectile accuracy going negative on higher difficulty settings.
• Fixed a bug in minecraft:interact where combining drop_item_slot and equip_item_slot would not equip the given item.
• Fixed a bug where the summon_cap for custom entities was ignored.
• Fixed a bug where entering custom settings of a behavior pack screen disables the pack.
• Fixed an issue where text input areas are covered by the virtual keyboard on mobile platforms.
• Fixed players getting stuck and crashing when the DDUI screen is open.
• Fixed buttons getting clipped when in a focused state.
• Fixed an issue where showing forms (CustomForm or MessageBox) back to back resulted in the second form not showing.