Steve and an iron golem are having a picnic in a cherry grove as tiny chickens and other mobs gather around them.

Tiny Takeover

New versions of baby mobs are taking over every corner of the Overworld, so join the pack, build new friendships, and celebrate the cutest conquest in Minecraft history.

Beware of cuteness overload!

Whether you collect them, fight them, name them, or keep them babies forever, just remember that not every cute face is a friendly one!

Keep baby mobs young forever by feeding them a golden dandelion! Unlock the recipe by breeding your first mob, then craft your golden dandelion using eight golden nuggets and a dandelion. Changed your mind and want to see your baby grow up? Just feed it another golden dandelion. 

With all these new baby mob designs, you might be wondering how on earth you’ll find enough name tags for them all. Worry no more! Name tags are now craftable using paper and any metal nugget – so you can give your favorite mini mob the unique name it deserves.

Sound the trumpets! The note block has a new instrument: trumpets! Place a block of copper under a note block and depending on its oxidation, the trumpet will sound different! Let the sound evolve over time or wax the copper block to keep your trumpet from changing its tune. 

Whether you collect them, fight them, name them, or keep them babies forever, just remember that not every cute face is a friendly one!

Keep baby mobs young forever by feeding them a golden dandelion! Unlock the recipe by breeding your first mob, then craft your golden dandelion using eight golden nuggets and a dandelion. Changed your mind and want to see your baby grow up? Just feed it another golden dandelion. 

With all these new baby mob designs, you might be wondering how on earth you’ll find enough name tags for them all. Worry no more! Name tags are now craftable using paper and any metal nugget – so you can give your favorite mini mob the unique name it deserves.

Sound the trumpets! The note block has a new instrument: trumpets! Place a block of copper under a note block and depending on its oxidation, the trumpet will sound different! Let the sound evolve over time or wax the copper block to keep your trumpet from changing its tune. 

Baby chicks hop among colorful flowers while a bee hovers above.

Oh baby!

Two yellow baby chicks stand side by side.
Baby Chicken

These tiny chicks ruffle feathers both in and out of the coop. You can find three variants in their climates: chilly, tempered, and warm biomes.

Green baby turtle lying on its belly.
Baby Turtle

With a smaller shell and bigger head, our baby turtle is the cutest of all! Watch them use their tiny flippers to glide across the sandy beach. Hold out some seagrass to attract them!

Two white wolves with red collars sitting close together.
Wolf Pup

Your favorite howling babies have new looks! Explore different biomes to find them, then tame your favorites with a bone for lifelong friends!

Orange fox with white paws and tail tip.
Baby Fox

With their fluffy tails and vibrant orange or white coats, baby foxes are sure to charm everyone in the taigas and beyond! Though they aren't hunters yet, these playful little ones enjoy napping and can be tamed through breeding.

Blocky yellow bee with blue eyes and white wings, tilted in flight.
Baby Bee

Still small and stingy, but now even sweeter! With big eyes, two stripes, and a bright color, the wild baby bee is cuter than ever. This little troublemaker gathers nectar and may call in the swarm if you disturb its home.

Pink axolotl swimming with frilled gills and long tail extended.
Baby Axolotl

With their tiny tails and adorable charm, baby axolotls add energy to your underwater builds! Collect all five color variants and see them defend your aquarium from hostile mobs as they grow.

Screenshot gallery

     

A character runs through a village street followed by a stampede of baby mobs including chickens, pigs, sheep, and cows.
Three bees of different sizes fly over a flower-filled meadow at sunset.
A character holding a lantern crosses a wooden bridge at night with a cat and fox, as baby zombies approach from a nearby village.
Characters watch baby mobs play in a bamboo jungle, with axolotls and frogs in a small pond, an ocelot in a minecart, and pandas nearby.
A mule and foal stand outside a wooden stable with lanterns hanging overhead.
Baby piglins, a baby strider, and other tiny Nether mobs gather on netherrack near flowing lava.
Steve and a character lie on the grass surrounded by dozens of baby animals including cats, foxes, pigs, pandas, axolotls, and a camel.
A polar bear and its cub stand together on an ice block surrounded by icy mountains.
Steve stands among baby animals that all have the name tag 'Steve,' including a horse, fox, cat, rabbit, and chicken.
Baby zombies and drowned swim underwater alongside dolphins among seagrass and kelp.
Baby turtles scoot across a bright blue strip under a dark band.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Tiny Takeover is the first Minecraft game drop of 2026. It introduces redesigned baby mobs, new items, and new sounds to the game. This Minecraft update focuses on adding more personality and "cuteness overload" to the world of Minecraft, with pint-sized characters, collectible items, and playful sounds that help bring your world to life.

    To install the Minecraft Tiny Takeover game drop, simply update your version of Minecraft after the release date. Updating the game will automatically add the new mobs, items, and features included in the Tiny Takeover update.

    Yes. The Minecraft Tiny Takeover game drop is available for both Minecraft: Java Edition and Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.

    The Minecraft Tiny Takeover game drop introduces a few new items, including the golden dandelion and craftable name tags. The update also features several new baby mobs with new animations and sounds, as well as baby mounts, baby villagers, and a new trumpet note block instrument. Check out this article to see what’s new!

    The Minecraft Tiny Takeover game drop redesigns dozens of baby mobs across the game. These updated baby mobs feature new designs, animations, and sounds to emphasize their playful and cute behavior!

    The golden dandelion is a new item introduced in the Minecraft Tiny Takeover game drop that keeps baby mobs from growing up. Players unlock the crafting recipe by breeding their first mob and can craft the golden dandelion using eight golden nuggets and one dandelion.

    The new note block instrument in Tiny Takeover is the trumpet. Placing a copper block under a note block creates trumpet sounds, and the sound changes depending on the copper block’s oxidation level.

    No additional download is required to play the Minecraft Tiny Takeover spring game drop. Updating your Minecraft game will automatically install the update and its new features.

    The Minecraft 2026 spring update is the Tiny Takeover game drop. This update focuses on redesigned baby mobs, new collectible items, and playful gameplay additions, such as new sounds, that add charm and personality to the Minecraft world.

    Yes. The Minecraft Tiny Takeover game drop is a free update for players who already own Minecraft. Once released, players can access the new content by updating their game.