Java Edition 1.10

 is an upcoming major update to Minecraft with no set release date.

Snapshots are expected to begin on May 18, 2016.

Version number
The version number of this update is 1.10. It is currently listed on the bug tracker as "Future Version - 1.10+", and this version has been referred to as 1.10 by Minecraft developers Erik Broes (Grum), Nathan Adams (Dinnerbone) , Jens Bergensten (Jeb) and Michael Stoyke (Searge).

Planned additions

 * Options
 * A new button called 'Auto-jump'.
 * "Needs to be on by default so new players know about it", Jeb says.
 * Ported from Minecraft Pocket Edition.


 * Blocks
 * A new block, portrayed in a teaser screenshot of it being in the Nether.
 * "don't step on it", Jeb warns


 * Mobs
 * Polar bears
 * Cubs are peaceful, adults are neutral unless cubs are nearby.
 * Portrayed in a teaser screenshot of an adult and a cub in a snowy biome.
 * Skeleton-like mob with ragged clothing and white eyes.

Planned changes

 * Numerical block IDs
 * Limit will get removed
 * Block states
 * Can now be used in.
 * For example, to set down a block of blue wool, it will be instead of.


 * Blocks
 * The structure block will be usable in-game
 * Primarily for use by mapmakers.
 * Improved textures


 * Commands
 * Pitch algorithm in will be changed to work correctly.


 * Mobs
 * Endermen
 * Can now "reach the Nether"


 * Generated Structures
 * Abandoned mine shaft will now generate at surface level in Mesa biomes.
 * Ported from Pocket Edition.

Unconfirmed features

 * Taiga villages, as well as villages' gravel paths being replaced with path blocks, and wooden plank bridges over water.
 * Jeb indicates he is "Not sure yet".
 * 'Observer' (BUD) block
 * Jeb indicates it will come to PC "eventually".
 * Two new blocks crafted from Nether Wart
 * Never specifically stated as coming in 1.10.
 * Recipes for seamless slabs and bark blocks.
 * "if we find a good recipe"