Checked on September 16, 2026. For Minecraft 26.2, NeoForge 26.2.0.88 (September 14) is the newest build recognized in the official Maven repository. The separate Minecraft 26.1.2 branch is at 26.1.2.107. For Minecraft 26.3, released on September 15, only 26.3.0.1-beta is available so far — not a production-ready build. Higher upload activity in another branch is not a recommendation to rebuild your modpack for that branch.
Detected Version States
<!-- ERKANNTER-RELEASE:START --><!-- ERKANNTER-RELEASE:ENDE -->Automatically detected (2026-10-15): NeoForge 26.2.0.93. This is the most recently detected build, not automatically the recommended production version.
| Version | Recorded | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 26.2.0.93 | 15.10.2026 | Changelog |
| 26.2.0.90 | 11.10.2026 | Changelog |
| 26.2.0.89 | 10.10.2026 | Changelog |
| 26.2.0.88 | 14.09.2026 | Changelog |
| 26.2.0.87 | 12.09.2026 | Changelog |
| 26.2.0.86 | 11.09.2026 | Changelog |
| 26.2.0.84 | 10.09.2026 | Changelog |
| 26.2.0.82 | 08.09.2026 | Changelog |
| 26.2.0.79 | 07.09.2026 | Changelog |
| 26.2.0.77 | 06.09.2026 | Changelog |
| 26.2.0.76 | 04.09.2026 | Changelog |
| 26.2.0.75 | 31.08.2026 | Changelog |
| 26.2.0.72 | 30.08.2026 | Changelog |
| 26.2.0.71 | 29.08.2026 | Changelog |
| 26.2.0.69 | 2026-08-28 | Quelle |
| 26.1.2.99 | 27.08.2026 | Changelog |
| 26.2.0.67 | 24.08.2026 | Changelog |
| 26.2.0.66 | 23.08.2026 | Changelog |
| 26.1.2.97 | 20.08.2026 | Changelog |
| 26.2.0.63 | 19.08.2026 | Changelog |
| 26.2.0.61 | 18.08.2026 | Changelog |
| 26.1.2.95 | 12.08.2026 | Changelog |
| 26.2.0.59 | 11.08.2026 | Changelog |
| 26.2.0.57 | 10.08.2026 | Changelog |
| 26.2.0.53-beta | 09.08.2026 | Changelog |
| 26.2.0.52-beta | 08.08.2026 | Changelog |
| 26.2.0.49-beta | 07.08.2026 | Changelog |
| 26.2.0.48-beta | 05.08.2026 | — |
| 26.2.0.45-beta | 04.08.2026 | — |
| 26.2.0.43-beta | 03.08.2026 | — |
| 21.1.248 | 02.08.2026 | — |
| 26.2.0.41-beta | 01.08.2026 | — |
| 21.1.247 | 30.07.2026 | — |
| 26.2.0.37-beta | 29.07.2026 | — |
Verified Status
NeoForge releases several Minecraft branches in parallel. The global Maven release field can therefore point to the most recently uploaded build of an older branch. What actually matters for a server is the exact Minecraft version prefix: 26.2.* for Minecraft 26.2. Minecraft 26.x requires Java 25; in addition, all mods must support the same NeoForge and Minecraft branch.
Which Version Should You Use?
Stick with the branch your modpack explicitly requires. 26.2.0.88 is "latest," but it's not automatically the best production choice for every modpack. If your pack uses 26.1.2, 26.1.2.107 is the point of comparison, and 26.2 is not an in-place update.
Safe Update Process
- Create a complete backup of your world, configuration, and extensions.
- Note the current version and check the target version of all loaders, mods, plugins, and clients.
- Test the update on a copy first and check the startup log, login, and world loading.
- Only then switch over in production, and keep the previous build along with the backup ready for a rollback.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Maven release Value the Recommended Version?
No. It can only reflect the most recently uploaded branch. What matters is the Minecraft branch and the modpack's approval.
Can I Switch Directly from 26.1.2 to 26.2?
Only if all mods and the modpack approve the new branch. Otherwise, treat the switch like a migration and test on a copy of your world.
Primary Sources
You can find more verified changes in the server news.