Minecraft reveals throwing disc and expanded Bedrock off-hand support
Mojang says Minecraft’s first planned 2027 game drop will add a returning throwing disc and full off-hand item support for Bedrock.
Mojang Studios has outlined the first Minecraft game drop planned for 2027, with a returning throwing disc and a major change to how Bedrock players use items in their off-hand. The details came from the official Minecraft account’s 14 November announcement during TwitchCon San Diego 2026. 1
The new throwing disc will work as a ranged weapon. Mojang says it returns after being thrown, can ricochet off hard surfaces and can pass through multiple enemies. The announcement does not yet explain its final damage, balance or whether every planned interaction will survive development.
The same drop will expand Bedrock’s off-hand system so players can use all items there, rather than only the currently supported subset. That should make the feature more flexible for combat, exploration and building, although Mojang has not published the complete item list or a release date.
The announcement describes this as the first Minecraft game drop planned for 2027. It does not establish a final rollout schedule, and platform or regional timing has not been specified. Minecraft Java Edition is available on PC, while Bedrock Edition is available across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and mobile platforms; the new drop’s exact rollout remains unconfirmed. 1
What we know
For now, the useful distinction is between what Mojang has announced and what remains subject to change. The returning disc and expanded Bedrock off-hand support are confirmed features in the announcement, but the full update notes, launch date and balance details are still to come.
Our opinion
This is the sort of Minecraft update that sounds small until it reaches everyday play. A returning projectile could add a new rhythm to combat, while unrestricted off-hand items may give Bedrock players more room to experiment. The sensible caveat is that neither feature should be treated as final until Mojang publishes the complete drop details.
The official Minecraft site’s existing gameplay trailer is used for the hero because it depicts the game itself; it is not presented as footage of the unannounced 2027 drop. 2