Minecraft 26.4 Winter Update: Ice Caves and Frozen Zombies Arrive Around December 15

Mojang has detailed the Minecraft 26.4 winter drop, adding the Ice Caves biome, ice crystals, falling icicles, Frozen Zombies and new freezing potions. No official date yet, but the release is expected around December 15, 2026.

• New Ice Caves biome generates beneath frozen biomes
• Ice crystals act as light sources; icicles fall and deal damage
• Frozen Zombies use melee attacks and throw Ice Balls
• Adds Potion of Freezing and Arrow of Freezing