Mojang Studios released a hotfix for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on November 5, 2026, numbered 26.62. The update fixes three specific issues reported after the Fourth Drop launch: a block selection bug blocking interaction with entities, Xbox instability under heavy memory load, and a crash on Nintendo Switch 2 when rendering scenes with a large number of objects. Also fixed was an issue in Realms that could overwrite configuration settings during server purchase.

What exactly hotfix 26.62 fixes

Mojang split the changes into three categories: graphics, stability and performance, and Realms. Each addresses a specific, previously reported issue rather than general mechanic tweaks.

  • Graphics: fixed a bug where selecting a block blocked interaction with entities located inside that block. In practice, a player could have trouble attacking a mob or opening anything if they stood in the same space as the selected block.
  • Xbox: improved console stability under heavy memory load, which previously led to freezes on large worlds and servers.
  • Nintendo Switch 2: fixed a crash occurring when rendering scenes with a large number of objects, important for players building expansive structures or visiting crowded servers.
  • Realms: removed a bug where cached cloud sync settings could overwrite configuration values used during a Realms purchase.

In the announcement on feedback.minecraft.net, Mojang notes that the hotfix rolls out to each platform after approval, so it may take some time to appear on a given device.

Background: the 2026 Fourth Drop and ice caves

26.62 is the latest patch after the major update 26.60, released on October 27, 2026, which brought a native Bedrock Edition version for Nintendo Switch 2 along with experimental Fourth Drop features. According to a summary from Softonic, 26.60 itself included over 600 bug fixes, including 89 reported by the player community.

The Fourth Drop focuses on a new biome, Ice Caves, generating beneath colder Overworld biomes. Players will find icicles there, ice crystals that act as a light source, brittle ice that breaks under weight, and a new mob, the Frostbite, along with the Freezing effect. You can find the full list of releases and download the update on the /pobierz/bedrock page.

What this means for Xbox, Switch 2, and Realms players

The Xbox stability fix mainly concerns players running large survival worlds or visiting extensive servers, where memory pressure on the console was the biggest source of freezes. For Nintendo Switch 2 owners, who only recently got the native version of the game, fixing the crash during rendering of many objects is especially important. This applies both to large builds and to densely populated servers, which can be found on the /serwery list.

The Realms bug could complicate the moment of purchasing a private server itself. If cloud sync settings from a previous session overlapped with the new configuration, a player could see incorrect data when finalizing their order. After the hotfix, this scenario shouldn't happen again, making it easier for groups of friends to set up a server together.

Hotfix 26.62 covers only Bedrock Edition, the version available on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, mobile devices, and Windows. Java Edition, downloaded from the /pobierz/java page and developed mainly for PC players who use mods and run their own servers, runs on a separate release track with its own snapshots and is not affected by this fix.

How to download hotfix 26.62

The update is deployed automatically through each platform's store: Microsoft Store on Xbox and Windows, PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Google Play, and the App Store. No action is required from the player beyond a standard app update.

Mojang notes that the approval process differs between platforms, so 26.62 may reach some devices with a slight delay compared to others. You can check your current game version number in the settings or wait for an automatic update notification.

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