Quick answer: Minecraft Bedrock Preview 26.70.22 changes Ender Pearl teleport placement so the player teleports to the position the pearl was at one game tick before it hit. Mojang says this is intended to match Java Edition behavior. It is a targeted landing-position fix—not a promise that every throw will be perfectly safe or land exactly where you expect.
Version warning: This change is documented for Bedrock Preview 26.70.22, published October 28, 2026. Preview builds are test versions, and behavior can change before a stable release. Check your installed build and the official changelog before testing in a valuable survival world.
What exactly changed in Preview 26.70.22?
The official changelog says: “Ender Pearl now teleports the player to where it was on the tick before it hit, in order to match Java behaviour.” In practical terms, Mojang adjusted which point in the pearl's final movement is used to calculate the player's teleport destination. The goal is parity with Java Edition, not a new Ender Pearl item or a new throwing ability.
The same update also fixes an issue where teleporting into the side of a block could trigger effects intended for standing on that block. That matters because teleportation changes a player's position quickly; the game needs to evaluate the landing state correctly rather than carrying over an assumption from before the teleport.
How to test the Ender Pearl landing fix
- Confirm your build. Check the main menu and make sure you are using Bedrock Preview 26.70.22 or a later version whose changelog includes the fix.
- Back up your world. Use a copy of a creative test world, especially if you plan to test near cliffs, lava, or valuable builds.
- Mark a landing zone. Place a clear target on a flat platform and stand at a repeatable starting point.
- Throw several pearls. Repeat the same throw from the same position and note where the player appears. Avoid drawing conclusions from one throw alone.
- Test edge cases separately. Try a target near a wall only in a safe test setup. Do not use dangerous block-side tests in your main survival world.
- Compare versions carefully. Record the exact Preview number, platform, starting coordinates, and landing coordinates so a comparison is meaningful.
Does this mean Ender Pearls are now more accurate?
“More accurate” is a useful shorthand, but the official wording is more specific: the teleport destination is taken from the pearl's position one tick before impact to match Java behavior. The notes do not publish a new accuracy percentage, a longer throw range, or a change to the pearl's trajectory. Do not treat this as a range buff.
Your aim, the pearl's arc, collision geometry, and the surrounding blocks still matter. A pearl aimed near a ledge can remain risky, and a throw that lands in a dangerous location can still put you in danger. Keep a safe margin around the target rather than aiming for the very edge.
Why the tick before impact matters
Minecraft updates moving entities in discrete game ticks. A projectile can move between positions during its final update before collision is resolved. Choosing the pre-impact position for the teleport destination changes the exact location used by the teleport calculation. Mojang's stated purpose for this Preview adjustment is to align Bedrock with Java—not to change the basic idea that an Ender Pearl takes you to its landing area.
Because this is a small timing and placement adjustment, players may notice it most when comparing the same throw across builds or when a pearl hits close to a block edge. Ordinary throws across an open field may not look dramatically different. That is why repeatable tests are more useful than a single anecdotal clip.
Survival tips while you test
- Carry a backup route. Bring blocks, food, and a way to return if the landing point is not ideal.
- Avoid lava and void experiments. Use creative mode or a disposable test world for risky trajectories.
- Keep the landing area clear. Crowded terrain can make it harder to tell whether a result came from the update or from nearby collision geometry.
- Record your platform. Preview behavior may differ from the stable release, and controls or frame timing can affect repeatability.
- Do not assume damage changed. The 26.70.22 changelog describes the landing-position adjustment; it does not announce a new Ender Pearl damage value.
Frequently asked questions
Which version changed Ender Pearl landing?
Bedrock Preview 26.70.22, according to Mojang's official changelog dated October 28, 2026.
Where does the player teleport after the fix?
The changelog says the player teleports to where the Ender Pearl was one game tick before it hit, matching Java Edition behavior.
Does the fix increase Ender Pearl range?
No range increase is listed in the official notes. The documented change concerns the position used for teleporting.
Is this available in every stable Minecraft version?
The change is documented in Bedrock Preview 26.70.22. Check the changelog for your installed stable release before assuming it is included.
Should I test it in my main survival world?
It is safer to test in a copied world with a flat platform and clear landing area. Avoid experiments near lava, the void, or valuable builds.
Official source and related guides
- Official Minecraft Beta & Preview 26.70.22 changelog
- Minecraft's Ender Pearl guide
- Minecraft Wiki: Ender Pearl mechanics and behavior
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Written by Shivam Das. Updated October 28, 2026. Preview features may change before release; confirm the latest official changelog for your version.
