Minecraft 1.10 Update - What's New
Added polar bears, strays, husks, magma blocks, bone blocks, nether wart blocks, and structure blocks. Updated nether and cold biomes.
Overview
Minecraft 1.10 is a stable release for Minecraft: Java Edition, published on June 8, 2016. It is the base 1.10 release, known to the community as the Frostburn Update, and it bundles 11 documented changes across 3 areas of the game.
The work in this update spans mobs, blocks & items, and gameplay. On the mobs side it brings Polar Bear and Stray.
Within Minecraft's history, 1.10 is a themed update touching the frozen and Nether extremes. Its signature additions include polar bears, magma blocks, the husk, and the stray, and this release is where they first arrived for everyone playing on the stable channel.
Changes
#Mobs(3)
- Added Polar Bear (neutral mob in snowy biomes)
- Added Stray (skeleton variant in cold biomes, shoots slowness arrows)
- Added Husk (zombie variant in deserts, applies hunger)
#Blocks & Items(5)
- Added magma block (deals damage when stood on)
- Added nether wart block
- Added red nether bricks
- Added bone block
- Added structure block and structure void
#Gameplay(3)
- Auto-jump enabled by default (toggleable)
- Fossils generate underground in swamp and desert biomes
- Endermen can spawn in the Nether
Server Admin Migration Guide
- Magma blocks deal damage - check builds near lava
- Structure blocks available for server administrators
- Straightforward upgrade from 1.9.x
Known Issues
- Auto-jump can be annoying for some players (reminder to disable in options)
What This Means
For players
If you play singleplayer or on a server, 1.10 is safe to update to. New blocks and items become craftable, new mobs begin to spawn in eligible worlds, and existing worlds carry forward without resetting. Back up your save first as a habit, then load it on the new version.
For server admins
Server owners should not rush a production upgrade. Wait for your platform (Paper, Spigot, Fabric, Forge, NeoForge) and every plugin or mod to publish 1.10-compatible builds, then test the full stack on a staging copy before touching the live world.
Background & Context
- 1.10 (the Frostburn Update) was a major version bump, the kind of release that introduces a new theme of content to the mid 1.x era.
- Minecraft: Java Edition keeps full backward compatibility for worlds, so saves created on 1.10 continue to open and upgrade on later releases.
- Always keep a backup of important worlds before changing versions; the Astroworld versions database tracks client and server compatibility for 1.10.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Minecraft 1.10 released?
Minecraft 1.10 was released on June 8, 2016 as a stable release for Minecraft: Java Edition.
What does the Minecraft 1.10 update add?
Added polar bears, strays, husks, magma blocks, bone blocks, nether wart blocks, and structure blocks. Updated nether and cold biomes. Notable entries include: Added Polar Bear; Added Stray; Added Husk. In total it documents 11 changes across 3 categories.
Is Minecraft 1.10 stable for survival worlds?
Yes. 1.10 is a stable release; existing worlds upgrade in place and the version is intended for normal singleplayer and multiplayer play. Back up your save before updating as a precaution.
Can I run 1.10 on a Minecraft server?
You can, but wait until your server software (such as Paper, Spigot, Fabric, Forge, or NeoForge) and all of your plugins or mods publish builds compatible with 1.10, then test on a staging server before upgrading the live one.
What is Minecraft 1.10 called?
Minecraft 1.10 is the Frostburn Update. It is a themed update touching the frozen and Nether extremes, headlined by polar bears, magma blocks, the husk, and the stray.
Are there known issues in 1.10?
Yes. Documented issues for this build include: Auto-jump can be annoying for some players (reminder to disable in options). These are typically resolved in a later point release.
Looking for version compatibility info?
Check client and server version details on our versions database.