Minecraft is adding craftable cushions as a new item that allows players to sit in the game for the first time in 17 years. The cushions come in 16 color variants and are crafted from three wool slabs of the same color. Players can place cushions on any flat surface and use them to sit, enabling more immersive roleplay and furniture-building options [1, 2].
Alongside the sitting feature, the update introduces disposable straw beds that let players sleep through the night without resetting their spawn point. These straw beds are single-use and cannot be placed in the Nether or The End dimensions [1, 3, 2]. Both cushions and straw beds were rolled out in Minecraft’s preview build version 26.40.30 on July 7, 2026 [1, 2].
Fans welcomed the sitting feature enthusiastically. One IGN fan said, "The ability to sit down without mods feels MASSIVE," while another recalled cheering at the announcement "like Mojang announced an End Drop" [3].
In parallel, Microsoft announced a major Xbox restructuring in early August 2026, which includes layoffs exceeding 3,200 employees across multiple gaming studios such as Activision and Bethesda. Under this reorganization, Minecraft’s leadership will now report directly to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma [1, 3].
The full update featuring cushions and straw beds is scheduled for full release in the fall of 2026 [1, 2].
