The Dappled Forest is expected to come to Minecraft in fall 2026 , but Mojang hasn’t given a more specific release date yet. Recent testing snapshots and previews suggest it’s already in early rollout, which usually means the update is getting closer.

What’s known

  • Public coverage currently points to a fall 2026 launch window.
  • Minecraft preview and snapshot builds from June 22–25, 2026 show the biome is already being tested.
  • Some reports speculate it could arrive as early as September, but that part is not confirmed.

Practical read

So the safest answer is: sometime this fall, likely after testing finishes. If you’re watching for it, snapshot and preview updates are the clearest sign that release is getting near.