Minecraft Introduces Long-awaited Concrete Stairs After Nine Years
WHO:
Kotaku - Mojang is the developer of Minecraft.
Sportskeeda - Minecraft builders have been involved in the demand for concrete stairs and slabs.
WHAT:
Sportskeeda - The third Minecraft game drop of 2026 is described as a "feast for all players who love building."
Kotaku - Minecraft announced update 26.3 Snapshot 7, which includes the addition of concrete stairs and slabs.
Kotaku - Players can craft concrete stairs and slabs at any crafting table in the new snapshot update.
Kotaku - A Reddit post about the new concrete stairs received over 5,000 upvotes.
Kotaku - A video on the official Minecraft TikTok account about the new concrete stairs garnered over 500,000 views in just a few hours.
WHERE:
Kotaku - The update is for Minecraft Java on PC, with plans to update other versions on consoles, phones, and tablets.
WHEN:
Kotaku - The announcement of the update was made on August 4.
Sportskeeda - Concrete was first introduced in Minecraft in 2017.
WHY:
Kotaku - Players have been requesting concrete stairs and slabs since concrete was added in 2017, indicating a long-standing demand for these features.
HOW:
Kotaku - The new concrete stairs and slabs can be crafted in the same manner as other stairs and slabs in the game.
(UPDATED August 5, 2026 13:39 UTC)
The third Minecraft game drop of 2026 is being hailed as a "feast for all players who love building." This exciting update promises to enhance the creative experience for fans of the beloved game. Players can look forward to exploring new features and possibilities that will be unveiled soon.
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(UPDATED August 5, 2026 11:26 UTC)
Mojang has announced the release of Minecraft update 26.3 Snapshot 7, which introduces the highly requested concrete stairs and slabs, allowing players to craft them at any crafting table. This update has generated significant excitement, with a Reddit post about the new features receiving over 5,000 upvotes and a video on the official Minecraft TikTok account racking up more than 500,000 views within hours. Currently available for Minecraft Java on PC, there are plans to roll out similar updates for console, phone, and tablet versions in the near future.