Minecraft's first 2027 drop adds a throwing disc weapon
Mojang Studios also said the Bedrock edition will gain full offhand support, letting players hold any item in both hands.
Mojang Studios has revealed the first 2027 game drop for Minecraft, introducing a new weapon called the throwing disc, according to Automaton Media. The announcement came during a livestream at TwitchCon San Diego 2026 on November 15.
The throwing disc returns to the player after being thrown. It can be crafted from copper, iron, gold, diamond and netherite.
The drop will also give the Bedrock edition full offhand support, allowing all items to be held in both hands.
Mojang said further details about the first 2027 game drop will be announced later.
Earlier additions
The Java edition began allowing items such as shields to be held in the offhand around 2016. In 2026, Minecraft added the Sulfur Cube mob, a mottled forest biome and wool half blocks, and the fourth 2026 game drop is expected to be released soon.
Quick answers
What is the new Minecraft weapon in the 2027 drop?
The throwing disc, a weapon that returns to the player after being thrown and can be crafted from copper, iron, gold, diamond and netherite.
When was the 2027 drop announced?
It was revealed on November 15 during a livestream at TwitchCon San Diego 2026. Mojang said more details will be announced later.
What changes for Minecraft Bedrock edition?
The Bedrock edition will gain full offhand support, so all items can be held in both hands.