Minecraft dappled forest update: everything you need to know about the next new biome
Minecraft has announced its third major content update for 2026: the Dappled Forest, a new autumnal biome slated for release later this year. The expansion will feature abandoned camps scattered throughout the forest landscape, providing players with new locations to discover and explore, alongside a fresh collection of wood block varieties for building and crafting. Currently in the early stages of development, the Dappled Forest serves as a working title for now, with Mojang yet to reveal the update’s official name. The new biome marks a strategic shift in content focus back toward overworld exploration and discovery, following the previous Chaos Cubed update which concentrated on underground features and cave systems. Over the coming months, Minecraft players can expect regular feature announcements and development updates as Mojang progresses with the biome’s creation.