Minecraft is officially kicking off its 2026 run with a testing phase for its first game drop of the year. This continues its successful performance in 2025, which saw four game drops and a blockbuster movie adaptation. Now, Mojang Studios is starting the year with an offering that introduces eight new versions of baby farm mobs.
Eight Redesigned Baby Farm Mobs
At the heart of the “cutest drop yet” is the complete visual overhaul for every character, said Mojang Studios. Specifically, the upcoming game drop adds new versions of wolf pups, kittens, piglets, calves, baby chickens, baby ocelots, lambs, and baby rabbits. In the earlier edition, baby farm mobs were basically smaller versions of the adult models with bigger heads. This time around, the fresh designs give them unique textures and models. With the changes in place, Game Director Agnes Larsson said each baby mob now has its own look and identity.
One of the most noticeable differences is in the eyes. Before this, the tiny rascals had two-pixel eyes. Now, they have single-pixel eyes that give them a softer and more adorable vibe. Despite the size, all characters are chunkier and floofier. For players, this means they will need a larger place to fit them.
Name Tags and Custom Sounds for Baby Farm Mobs
According to the announcement, the developers understand that it will be hard for players to find baby mobs in a busier farm. That is why they added a new feature. Particularly, players can use paper and metal nuggets to make name tags for each baby farm mob. It is an improvement from the last version, wherein name tags were only obtainable through loot chests, fishing, or trading.
Besides the visual changes, Mojang has also added custom sounds for a few characters. Piglets, wolf pups, and kittens now have unique audio.
“Instead of the up-pitched versions of the adult sounds, I wanted to capture the uniqueness of a kitten meow and a puppy yapping to let them have their own personalities and bring more life (and cuteness!!) to the Minecraft universe,” said Audio Designer Sandra Karlsson.
Test Them Out!
Mojang Studios has not yet announced the official launch date of the update. It even emphasized that things are still being developed. This means that there could be changes in the future. For now, the developers invite players to test the new features. They can try them through Minecraft: Java Edition snapshots or Minecraft: Bedrock Edition previews/beta. Mojang also asks fans for feedback, highlighting it as the reason for the testing stage.
