Minecraft Update Adds Baby Mobs and Name Tags
Minecraft's 2026 update introduces new baby mobs and craftable name tags, enhancing gameplay and customization in both Java and Bedrock Editions.
Minecraft's first update for 2026 introduces redesigned baby mobs and craftable name tags, now available in Java Edition snapshots and Bedrock Edition previews. Mojang Studios has enhanced the visual and audio experience with custom models, textures, sounds, and animations for various baby animals.
Key facts
- Mojang Studios released a 2026 update with redesigned baby mobs for Java and Bedrock Editions.
- The update features new sounds and animations for baby wolves, cats, and rabbits.
- Baby mobs include wolves, cats, chickens, cows, pigs, sheep, rabbits, and ocelots with regional variants.
- Craftable name tags require one gold nugget and a scrap of paper.
- Players can experience these changes in Minecraft: Java Edition snapshots and Bedrock Edition previews.
Impact / What’s next
These updates offer players more customization and interactive pet management. Community feedback suggests features like permanent baby mobs with name-tag prefixes and tamable rabbits. Mojang's Agnes Larsson noted similarities to a past update focused on diversity and detail in the Overworld.