Bedrock Preview 26.40.27: New Biome and Structures!
Minecraft Bedrock Preview 26.40.27 brings the first experimental features from the third game drop of 2026, including the dappled forest biome, poplar trees, abandoned camps, and a batch of new decorative blocks.
Dappled Forest
The dappled forest is a new biome that generates near cold biomes. It has a distinct autumn feel with poplar trees in three leaf color variants: red, orange, and yellow. Each tree drops leaf particles matching its color, and fallen poplar logs also generate on the ground with shelf mushrooms growing on them. Red shrubs dot the forest floor in small patches. Standard woodland mobs spawn here using their cold variants where applicable.
Poplar Trees and Wood Set
Poplar logs can be crafted into a full new wood set. Poplar saplings drop from any poplar leaves and grow randomly into one of the three color variants. Wandering traders also sell them. Leaf litter and shelf mushrooms generate naturally around the trees.
New Plants
- Red Shrub: a decorative plant found in the dappled forest, can be composted and spreads to adjacent blocks with bone meal
- Shelf Mushroom: grows on poplar trees and fallen logs, comes in small and large sizes, can be grown with bone meal, and used in mushroom stew. Has a slight bounce effect when stepped on, similar to beds. Available from wandering traders.
Abandoned Camps
Abandoned camps are a new structure type that generates across 18 different biomes, from meadows and cherry groves to swamps, savannas, and pale gardens. Each biome gets its own visual variant of the structure. Chests and barrels with loot are scattered throughout. The mystery of who built them and why they left remains unanswered for now.
Wool Stairs and Slabs
All 16 wool colors now have stair and slab variants. That's a long-awaited addition for builders who work with soft blocks and want more shaping options without switching materials.
