The latest version of Litematica is 0.29.1, released on September 27, 2026 for Minecraft 26.3, and it needs MaLiLib 0.30.2. That one sentence answers the question for players on the current game version — but Litematica does not have a single “latest” the way most software does. Every Minecraft version has its own Litematica line with its own newest build, so the right answer depends on the game version you actually run. This page lists the current build for every supported line, explains how the numbering works, and shows how to check for updates yourself.
The Current Builds at a Glance
| Minecraft 26.3 | Litematica 0.29.1 + MaLiLib 0.30.2 — the newest release overall |
| Minecraft 26.2 | Litematica 0.28.8 + MaLiLib 0.29.6 |
| Minecraft 26.1 / 26.1.1 / 26.1.2 | Litematica 0.27.14 + MaLiLib 0.28.12 (one jar covers all three) |
| Minecraft 1.21.11 | Litematica 0.26.16 + MaLiLib 0.27.20 |
| Minecraft 1.20.1 | Litematica 0.15.4 + MaLiLib 0.16.3 (final build for that line) |
Each row is a matched pair, and the pairing is not decoration: Litematica refuses to load when the MaLiLib in the mods folder belongs to a different Minecraft version. Note also the trap hidden in the middle rows — on the 26.1.x line Litematica is the 0.27.x mod and MaLiLib is 0.28.x, while on 1.21.11 it is the other way around (Litematica 0.26.16, MaLiLib 0.27.20). Pair by the Minecraft version inside the file name, never by similar numbers. Full per-version pages: 26.3, 26.2, 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.1, and the download hub collects all of them in one table.
Why “Latest” Depends on Your Minecraft Version
Litematica is maintained per game version because Minecraft itself changes underneath it. Mojang’s December 2025 switch to year-based numbering — 26.1, 26.2, 26.3 as game drops, with hotfixes like 26.1.2 — did not change that pattern; it just changed what the game versions are called. The mod’s original author masa created Litematica and still owns the project, and since Minecraft 1.20.5 the builds for new game versions have been ported and maintained by sakura-ryoko on the official Modrinth project. When a new game drop lands, a new Litematica line opens for it; older lines keep their own final or newest builds for players whose worlds stay behind.
Practically, this means “update Litematica” always starts with “which Minecraft am I running?” A 0.29.1 jar does nothing in a 1.21.11 instance, and the 1.21.11 build cannot help a 26.3 player. It also means that a bigger number is not automatically “your” update: 0.27.14 sounds newer than 0.26.16, but they serve different game versions (26.1.x and 1.21.11 respectively).
How to Check for a Newer Build Yourself
- Modrinth versions page. The project’s version list on Modrinth is the definitive source: filter it by your Minecraft version and the top entry is the newest build for your line, with its matching game versions shown on the file.
- Check MaLiLib at the same time. Open the MaLiLib project, filter by the same Minecraft version, and compare its newest file with the one in your mods folder. Most “Litematica stopped working” reports after an update are really a stale MaLiLib.
- Read your own mods folder. The file names tell you what you run today: litematica-fabric-<game>-<version>.jar and malilib-fabric-<game>-<version>.jar. Compare both numbers against the table above.
- Distrust round numbers on random sites. If a page offers a Litematica build that the Modrinth list does not contain — this has happened with invented numbers like “0.27.6” for 26.1.2 — the file is mislabeled at best. The official list is short and public; checking takes a minute.
How to Update Safely
Updating is a two-file swap. Delete the old Litematica and MaLiLib jars from .minecraft/mods, drop in the new pair for your game version, and start the game. Your schematics are not touched — they live in .minecraft/schematics — and your Litematica configuration is stored separately from the jars, so settings and keybinds survive the swap. If you use other masa mods such as MiniHUD or Tweakeroo, update them in the same pass, because they share the same MaLiLib and will all ask for the same library line.
Staying behind is also a legitimate choice: servers and modpacks pin game versions for months, and the build for your line remains the right one until the world itself updates. The exception is security — the project’s CurseForge page has warned about a severe vulnerability in affected 1.21+ builds on multiplayer, with “update to the latest build” as the fix — so within your line, always run the newest build listed above rather than an older file from an archive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest version of Litematica?
Litematica 0.29.1 for Minecraft 26.3, released on September 27, 2026 with MaLiLib 0.30.2. Players on older Minecraft versions have their own newest builds: 0.28.8 for 26.2, 0.27.14 for 26.1–26.1.2, and 0.26.16 for 1.21.11.
How do I know which Litematica version I need?
Match your Minecraft version first — the Litematica file name contains it, as in litematica-fabric-26.3-0.29.1.jar. Then install the MaLiLib build listed for the same game version. A jar built for a different Minecraft version will not load.
Does updating Litematica delete my schematics or settings?
No. Schematics live in the .minecraft/schematics folder and settings are stored separately from the mod jars. Updating means replacing the Litematica and MaLiLib jars only; your files and configuration carry over.
How often does Litematica update?
New builds follow Minecraft’s releases: a new Litematica line opens for each new game version or game drop, and lines receive corrected builds as needed. The reliable way to check is the version list on the project’s Modrinth page, filtered by your Minecraft version.
Other Minecraft Versions
Running a different Minecraft version? Each game version needs its own Litematica and MaLiLib pair:
- Litematica for Minecraft 26.3 (0.29.1)
- Litematica for Minecraft 26.2 (0.28.8)
- Litematica for Minecraft 26.1.2 (0.27.14)
- Litematica for Minecraft 1.21.11 (0.26.16)
- Litematica for Minecraft 1.20.1 (0.15.4)
- What is the latest version of Litematica?
- Litematica version history — every release by Minecraft version
- Download hub — all current versions in one table