Minecraft: Java Edition ยท Patch release

Minecraft 26.1.2

26.1.2 was a hotfix that closed an exploit letting players in Spectator mode attack other players. It also tidied tooltips on the Report Player screen and stayed compatible with 26.1 and 26.1.1 servers.

Released
Server needs
Java 25
Protocol
775
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Seven days free, no card. Pick 26.1.2 when you create the server, or switch an existing one from the panel.

A patch of

Minecraft 26.1 Tiny Takeover

Tiny Takeover was the first release on the new year.drop.hotfix version numbering and the first to ship fully unobfuscated, requiring Java 25.

Everything 26.1 added

What changed in Minecraft 26.1.2

The fixes and changes of this release.

  • Fixed players in Spectator mode being able to attack others
  • Check message tooltip now shows only when text overflows two rows
  • Report Player confirmation checkbox gained a matching tooltip
  • Compatible with 26.1 and 26.1.1 servers

Gameplay

  • Players in Spectator mode can no longer attack other players

Running a Minecraft 26.1.2 server

What the release means for whoever runs the server.

  • Requires Java SE 25
  • Network protocol 775, compatible with 26.1 and 26.1.1 servers
  • Data pack format 101.1
  • Resource pack format 84.0
  • Data version 4790
  • Closes a PvP exploit available to spectators

Before you update a world: take a backup. A world opened in 26.1.2 cannot be opened in an older version again. How backups work here.

26.1.2 on FadeHost

The right Java, set for you
A 26.1.2 server needs Java 25, and the panel starts it with a Java that fits. Nothing to install, nothing to pick.
Server software for 26.1.2
PaperPurpurVanillaFabricForgeNeoForge
Who can join
Players on 26.1.2 and on 26.1 and 26.1.1: the network protocol is the same.
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Questions about 26.1.2

When was Minecraft 26.1.2 released?

Minecraft: Java Edition 26.1.2 was released on April 9, 2026.

What Java version does a Minecraft 26.1.2 server need?

Java 25. On FadeHost the server starts with the right Java for its Minecraft version on its own, so there is nothing to install or switch.

What did Minecraft 26.1.2 change?

26.1.2 was a hotfix that closed an exploit letting players in Spectator mode attack other players. It also tidied tooltips on the Report Player screen and stayed compatible with 26.1 and 26.1.1 servers.

Can players on another version join a 26.1.2 server?

Players on 26.1 and 26.1.1 can: the network protocol (775) is the same. Any other version has to match the server, unless a Paper server runs plugins such as ViaVersion and ViaBackwards.

Can I update my world to Minecraft 26.1.2?

Yes. Take a backup, switch the server to 26.1.2 and start it: the world is converted on the first boot. A world opened in 26.1.2 cannot be opened in an older version again, so keep the backup until you are sure.

How do I start a Minecraft 26.1.2 server?

Create a server on FadeHost and pick 26.1.2 in the software list: Paper, Purpur, Vanilla, Fabric, Forge and NeoForge are there for this version. It is online in about a minute. The free tier runs a 2 GB server at no cost, and a paid server is sized to the RAM you need.

The release before

Minecraft 26.1.1

April 1, 2026

The release after

Minecraft 26.2 Chaos Cubed

June 16, 2026

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