Java Edition 1.10

 is an upcoming major update to Minecraft with no set release date. Snapshots are not expected to begin before the week of April 27th.

Name
It is currently listed on the bug tracker as "Future Version - 1.10+", and has been mentioned by name by Erik Broes, Jens Bergenstein and Nathan Adams.

Planned additions

 * Blocks
 * A new block in the Nether.
 * "don't step on it", Jeb warns.


 * Mobs
 * Polar bears
 * "probably neutral", with a light gray "base texture color": .
 * Cubs are peaceful, adults are neutral unless cubs are nearby.
 * Possibility for other bear types to be included.

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