Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 3 — What’s New

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In-Game Game Rules Access

• You can now open Game Rules directly from the pause menu using a new World Options screen. This makes changing settings easier without leaving your world.

Technical Updates

• Data pack version bumped to 97 and resource pack version to 78 to support new features.
• New block tags and fluid tags added, which help define behaviors (like what fluids support certain blocks or vegetation).

World Clocks & Time Control

• Introduces World Clocks, a new system tied to timelines that lets you:
  • Track and manipulate custom time independent of the normal day cycle.
  • Pause, resume, and query time via commands for more advanced control in data packs and custom maps.

Minor Tweaks & Fixes

• Some texture and UI tweaks (like how certain elements render) improve the look and feel.

Overall, Snapshot 3 focuses on expanded command/time control features and easier access to settings, laying groundwork for more complex world mechanics before the full 26.1 release.