Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 5 Released Today
Snapshot 5 Pushes 26.1 Forward
Mojang has released Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 5, continuing the transition into the new year based versioning system. This snapshot focuses on visible gameplay changes, especially around mobs and interaction mechanics, while also delivering useful technical updates for servers and creators testing the upcoming game drop.
Updated Baby Aquatic Mobs
One of the most noticeable changes in Snapshot 5 is the visual update to several baby aquatic mobs. Baby dolphins, squids, glow squids, turtles, and axolotls now feature improved models and textures that better match their adult counterparts while still looking clearly smaller and younger.
Beyond visuals, these mobs now have adjusted hitboxes that align with their new shapes. This makes interactions more consistent, especially during combat or when moving through tight underwater spaces.
Golden Dandelion Adds a New Twist
Snapshot 5 introduces a brand new item called the Golden Dandelion. When used on supported baby mobs, it prevents them from growing into adults. This allows players to permanently keep baby animals, which opens the door for decorative builds, zoos, or themed server areas.
The item is crafted by combining a normal Dandelion with gold nuggets, keeping it accessible but not completely free. It cannot be used on hostile baby mobs or villagers, which keeps the mechanic balanced and prevents abuse on multiplayer servers.
UI and Technical Updates
Snapshot 5 includes a useful improvement to the gamerule search interface. The search now matches rule descriptions and categories in addition to names, making it easier for players and server admins to find and adjust settings.
On the technical side, the Data Pack version has been increased to 98 and the Resource Pack version to 79. Several bugs related to mob spawning, crafting notifications, and interaction logic have also been fixed, improving overall stability for testing and server environments.
Why Snapshot 5 Matters
Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 5 represents another solid step toward the full 26.1 release. With improved baby mobs, a creative new item, and meaningful quality of life and technical improvements, this snapshot offers plenty to explore.
If you are testing snapshots or preparing a server for future updates, this is a good moment to see how the changes feel in practice. When you are ready to play or test on multiplayer servers running different versions, you can easily discover them on Minecraft-ServerList.com, where servers across all Minecraft versions are available in one place.
