Minecraft Bedrock Edition 26.44 changelog

Update: 20 August 2026

26.45 Hotfix

Please note, we have some additional fixes rolling out. The update will become available on each platform as it’s approved, so please allow a little time for it to reach you.

Posted: 14 August 2026

A new hotfix is rolling out to address issues found in the latest update. It will become available on each platform as it’s approved, so please allow a little time for it to reach you.

Fixes:

Commands

• Removed self selection expansion when using commands (i.e. /tell) for non-operator players. 

Graphical

• Vibrant Visuals are no longer disabled when loading a world with Education features enabled (MCPE-240476)

Input

• Pressing the Back button on Android now performs the expected in-game back action instead of moving the game to the background (MCPE-241324)

Items

• Arrow shot by a slightly charged Bow no longer hits the shooting player (MCPE-240527)

Stability and Performance

• Fixed an issue that could disconnect players while loading worlds with certain add-on content (MCPE-241505)

User Interface

• Shift-clicking items in Creative mode while using Pocket UI no longer deletes them and instead quick-moves them to available inventory slots (MCPE-241415)

Technical Updates

Dimensions

• Fixed a bug where minecraft:dimension_bounds and other values defined in a dimension JSON file were ignored (MCPE-241528)