Freeze The Game (Pause All Entities)

Pause the game and freeze all entities in place

✅ Verified for Java 26.2 · Bedrock 26.32 — checked June 2026

Pauses the entire game world, freezing all mobs, projectiles, and entity movement in place. Ideal for taking screenshots, planning builds, or debugging. Resume with /tick resume.

/tick freeze

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Java: yes
Bedrock: no
Command block: yes
Needs cheats / OP: yes

How to use

Open chat (T on Java, / on Bedrock).
Paste the command and press Enter.
The entire world freezes immediately.
Use /tick resume to unpause.

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