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 '''[[Minecraft:Data pack]]'''
 * The [[Minecraft:pack format]] version is now {{cd|122.1}}.
 '''[[Minecraft:Fog]]'''
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 * When "Improved Transparency" is on, sky background and clouds that are behind the terrain are now blended into the terrain render distance fog making the boundary between the sky and the terrain invisible.
 * In the Overworld, the bottom half of the skybox is now occluding the celestial objects such as the [[Minecraft:sun]], the [[Minecraft:moon]] and the stars.
 == Fixes ==

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	\| title = Minecraft 26.4 Snapshot 2		\| title = Minecraft 26.4 Snapshot 2
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			'''26.4 Snapshot 2''' (known as '''26.4-snapshot-2''' in the [[Minecraft:launcher]]) is the second snapshot for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 26.4]], released on September 29, 2026,<ref>{{Mcnet\|minecraft-26-4-snapshot-2\|Minecraft 26.4 Snapshot 2\|September 29, 2026}}</ref> which fixes bugs, brings changes to render distance fog, and redesigns the [[Minecraft:debug screen]].
	'''26.4 Snapshot 2''' (known as '''26.4-snapshot-2''' in the [[Minecraft:launcher]]) is the second snapshot for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 26.4]], released on September 29, 2026,<ref>{{Mcnet\|minecraft-26-4-snapshot-2\|Minecraft 26.4 Snapshot 2\|September 29, 2026}}</ref> which fixes bugs, brings changes to render distance fog and redesigns the [[Minecraft:debug screen]]~~, although not adding any [[Minecraft:Fourth Drop 2026]] features~~.

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	== Videos ==		== Videos ==
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	'''26.4 Snapshot 2''' (known as '''26.4-snapshot-2''' in the [[Minecraft:launcher]]) is the second snapshot for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 26.4]], released on September 29, 2026,<ref>{{Mcnet\|minecraft-26-4-snapshot-2\|Minecraft 26.4 Snapshot 2\|September 29, 2026}}</ref> which fixes bugs, brings changes to render distance fog and redesigns the [[Minecraft:debug screen]].
			'''26.4 Snapshot 2''' (known as '''26.4-snapshot-2''' in the [[Minecraft:launcher]]) is the second snapshot for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 26.4]], released on September 29, 2026,<ref>{{Mcnet\|minecraft-26-4-snapshot-2\|Minecraft 26.4 Snapshot 2\|September 29, 2026}}</ref> which fixes bugs, brings changes to render distance fog and redesigns the [[Minecraft:debug screen]], although not adding any [[Minecraft:Fourth Drop 2026]] features.

	== Additions ==		== Additions ==
	=== General ===		=== General ===
	~~'''[[Minecraft:Shader]]s'''~~
	* Added <samp>sky_occluder.vsh</samp> and <samp>sky_occluder.fsh</samp> shaders which are used to occlude the sky box up until the certain angle with fog color with a smooth occlusion border.

	'''[[Minecraft:Environment attribute]]s'''		'''[[Minecraft:Environment attribute]]s'''
	* {{cd\|minecraft:visual/has_sky_occluder}}		* {{cd\|minecraft:visual/has_sky_occluder}}
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	** Format:		** Format:
	*** {{cd\|heightmap}}: Heightmap type to compare origin against.		*** {{cd\|heightmap}}: Heightmap type to compare origin against.

			'''[[Minecraft:Shader]]s'''
			* Added <samp>sky_occluder.vsh</samp> and <samp>sky_occluder.fsh</samp> shaders which are used to occlude the sky box up until the certain angle with fog color with a smooth occlusion border.

	== Changes ==		== Changes ==
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	'''[[Minecraft:Data pack]]'''		'''[[Minecraft:Data pack]]'''
	* The [[Minecraft:pack format]] version is now {{cd\|122.1}}.		* The [[Minecraft:pack format]] version is now {{cd\|122.1}}.

			'''[[Minecraft:Fog]]'''
			* Render distance edge fog now reduces the opacity of objects at the edge of loaded chunks, rather than fading them into an opaque, constant color (which previously made them stick out strongly from the sky).
			<gallery>
			Opaque distance fog.png\|Fog typical of 26.3 and prior
			Translucent distance fog.png\|26.4+ opacity-modifying fading
			</gallery>

	'''[[Minecraft:Resource pack]]'''		'''[[Minecraft:Resource pack]]'''
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	'''[[Minecraft:Shader]]s'''		'''[[Minecraft:Shader]]s'''
	* <samp>screenquad.vsh</samp> was renamed to <samp>screentriangle.vsh</samp> since it was actually representing a single triangle for a while now.		* <samp>screenquad.vsh</samp> was renamed to <samp>screentriangle.vsh</samp> since it was actually representing a single triangle for a while now.
	* Added <samp>sky_occluder.vsh</samp> and <samp>sky_occluder.fsh</samp>.
	* Removed OIT (Order-Independent Transparency, controlled by "Improved Transparency" video setting) support from the <samp>clouds.fsh</samp>, since it is now used to render clouds when OIT is off and to render clouds to an offscreen target when OIT is on.		* Removed OIT (Order-Independent Transparency, controlled by "Improved Transparency" video setting) support from the <samp>clouds.fsh</samp>, since it is now used to render clouds when OIT is off and to render clouds to an offscreen target when OIT is on.
	* Added <samp>blit_clouds.fsh</samp> shader with OIT support that renders clouds from an offscreen target to OIT targets.		* Added <samp>blit_clouds.fsh</samp> shader with OIT support that renders clouds from an offscreen target to OIT targets.
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	* In the Overworld, the bottom half of the skybox is now occluding the celestial objects such as the [[Minecraft:sun]], the [[Minecraft:moon]] and the stars.		* In the Overworld, the bottom half of the skybox is now occluding the celestial objects such as the [[Minecraft:sun]], the [[Minecraft:moon]] and the stars.

	'''[[Minecraft:~~Fog~~]]'''		'''[[Minecraft:UI]]'''
	* ~~Render distance edge fog~~ now ~~makes objects at the edge of loaded chunks, rather than fading them~~ into ~~an opaque, constant color (which previously~~ made ~~them stick out strongly from the sky)~~.		* The items in the debug overlay ({{keys\|F3}} by default) are now sorted into categories and have been made easier to read and understand.
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	~~Opaque distance fog~~.png\|~~Fog typical of 26.3 and prior~~		Default Debug Menu.png\|The original default debug screen design
	~~Translucent distance fog.png\|~~26.4~~+ opacity~~-~~modifying fading~~		F3 Screen 26.4-Snapshot2.jpeg\|The new default debug screen design
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	~~'''[[Minecraft:UI]]'''~~
	* The debug overlay ({{keys\|F3}} by default) has been redesigned to be easier to read and understand.{{more info\|How so?}}

	== Fixes ==		== Fixes ==
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	}}</onlyinclude>		}}</onlyinclude>

	~~== Gallery ==~~
	~~=== Screenshots ===~~
	~~<gallery>~~
	~~F3 Screen 26.4-Snapshot2.jpeg\|The new default debug screen design~~
	~~</gallery>~~

	== Videos ==		== Videos ==

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	== Additions ==		== Additions ==
	=== General ===		=== General ===
			'''[[Minecraft:Shader]]s'''
			* Added <samp>sky_occluder.vsh</samp> and <samp>sky_occluder.fsh</samp> shaders which are used to occlude the sky box up until the certain angle with fog color with a smooth occlusion border.

	'''[[Minecraft:Environment attribute]]s'''		'''[[Minecraft:Environment attribute]]s'''
	* {{cd\|minecraft:visual/has_sky_occluder}}		* {{cd\|minecraft:visual/has_sky_occluder}}
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	'''[[Minecraft:Shader]]s'''		'''[[Minecraft:Shader]]s'''
	* <samp>screenquad.vsh</samp> was renamed to <samp>screentriangle.vsh</samp> since it was actually representing a single triangle for a while now.		* <samp>screenquad.vsh</samp> was renamed to <samp>screentriangle.vsh</samp> since it was actually representing a single triangle for a while now.
	* Added <samp>sky_occluder.vsh</samp> and <samp>sky_occluder.fsh</samp> ~~shaders which are used to occlude the sky box up until the certain angle with fog color with a smooth occlusion border~~.		* Added <samp>sky_occluder.vsh</samp> and <samp>sky_occluder.fsh</samp>.
	* Removed OIT (Order-Independent Transparency, controlled by "Improved Transparency" video setting) support from the <samp>clouds.fsh</samp>, since it is now used to render clouds when OIT is off and to render clouds to an offscreen target when OIT is on.		* Removed OIT (Order-Independent Transparency, controlled by "Improved Transparency" video setting) support from the <samp>clouds.fsh</samp>, since it is now used to render clouds when OIT is off and to render clouds to an offscreen target when OIT is on.
	* Added <samp>blit_clouds.fsh</samp> shader with OIT support that renders clouds from an offscreen target to OIT targets.		* Added <samp>blit_clouds.fsh</samp> shader with OIT support that renders clouds from an offscreen target to OIT targets.
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	'''[[Minecraft:Fog]]'''		'''[[Minecraft:Fog]]'''
	* Render distance edge fog now makes objects at the edge of loaded chunks, rather than fading them into an opaque, constant ~~colour~~ (which previously made them stick out strongly from the sky).		* Render distance edge fog now makes objects at the edge of loaded chunks, rather than fading them into an opaque, constant color (which previously made them stick out strongly from the sky).
			<gallery>
			Opaque distance fog.png\|Fog typical of 26.3 and prior
			Translucent distance fog.png\|26.4+ opacity-modifying fading
			</gallery>

	'''[[Minecraft:UI]]'''		'''[[Minecraft:UI]]'''
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{{Infobox version
| title = Minecraft 26.4 Snapshot 2
| image = 26.4-snapshot-2.jpg
| image2 = Java Edition 26.4 Snapshot 2.png
| edition = Java
| type = Snapshot
| date = September 29, 2026
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| jsonfile = 26.4-snapshot-2
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<onlyinclude>
'''26.4 Snapshot 2''' (known as '''26.4-snapshot-2''' in the [[Minecraft:launcher]]) is the second snapshot for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 26.4]], released on September 29, 2026,<ref>{{Mcnet|minecraft-26-4-snapshot-2|Minecraft 26.4 Snapshot 2|September 29, 2026}}</ref> which fixes bugs, brings changes to render distance fog and redesigns the [[Minecraft:debug screen]].

== Additions ==
=== General ===
'''[[Minecraft:Environment attribute]]s'''
* {{cd|minecraft:visual/has_sky_occluder}}
** Determines whether the sky occluder is enabled for the environment. The sky occluder will occlude the sky box up until a certain angle with fog color with a smooth occlusion border.
*** Value type: boolean
*** Default value: {{cd|true}} for the Overworld, {{cd|false}} for the Nether and the End.
*** Interpolated: no

'''[[Minecraft:Predicate]]s'''
* Added {{cd|below_heightmap}}
** Checks if the height of the position is below a given heightmap value.
** Format:
*** {{cd|heightmap}}: Heightmap type to compare origin against.

== Changes ==
=== General ===
'''[[Minecraft:Data pack]]'''
* The [[Minecraft:pack format]] version is now {{cd|122.1}}.

'''[[Minecraft:Resource pack]]'''
* The version is now {{cd|99.0}}.

'''[[Minecraft:Shader]]s'''
* <samp>screenquad.vsh</samp> was renamed to <samp>screentriangle.vsh</samp> since it was actually representing a single triangle for a while now.
* Added <samp>sky_occluder.vsh</samp> and <samp>sky_occluder.fsh</samp> shaders which are used to occlude the sky box up until the certain angle with fog color with a smooth occlusion border.
* Removed OIT (Order-Independent Transparency, controlled by "Improved Transparency" video setting) support from the <samp>clouds.fsh</samp>, since it is now used to render clouds when OIT is off and to render clouds to an offscreen target when OIT is on.
* Added <samp>blit_clouds.fsh</samp> shader with OIT support that renders clouds from an offscreen target to OIT targets.

'''[[Minecraft:Sky]]'''
* When "Improved Transparency" is on, sky background and clouds that are behind the terrain are now blended into the terrain render distance fog making the boundary between the sky and the terrain invisible.
* In the Overworld, the bottom half of the skybox is now occluding the celestial objects such as the [[Minecraft:sun]], the [[Minecraft:moon]] and the stars.

'''[[Minecraft:Fog]]'''
* Render distance edge fog now makes objects at the edge of loaded chunks, rather than fading them into an opaque, constant colour (which previously made them stick out strongly from the sky).

'''[[Minecraft:UI]]'''
* The debug overlay ({{keys|F3}} by default) has been redesigned to be easier to read and understand.{{more info|How so?}}

== Fixes ==
{{fixes|project=MC|fixedin=26.4 Snapshot 2
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|152504|The sky overlaps fog underwater, notably at sunrise and sunset.
|184161|The "Oh Shiny" advancement title is missing a comma.
|195836|Some closed captions aren't in the correct tense or are formatted incorrectly.
|212623|Some closed captions use the word "angers" as a verb, therefore making them grammatically incorrect.
|236052|Z-fighting can be seen around the necks of small armor stands.
|264274|Placing lily pads and frogspawn does not increment their {{cd|used:[block]}} statistics.
|300250|Clouds render behind foggy terrain.
|300894|The harness layer is not scaled correctly on baby happy ghasts.
|310503|{{cd|LivingEntity}}'s constructor randomizes the yaw in radians instead of degrees.
|311424|The Right Shift key is recognized as {{cd|key.keyboard.unknown}} ("Not Bound") with certain input methods.
|311451|Mouse input is not recognized on monitors that are in negative positions on Wayland.
|311458|The "Adventure" advancement's icon is inconsistent with the Adventure game mode's icon in the game mode switcher.
|311758|Block breaking particles and sounds are not canceled and continue appearing when opening the game mode switcher.
|311777|Block breaking particles and sounds are not canceled and continue appearing when instantly mining a block and swapping the item into the off hand simultaneously.
|311780|Trigonometric functions don't wrap angles before being applied and aren't fully periodic.
|311781|The game is not minimized when losing focus in fullscreen mode.
|311826|On some systems, tabbing in and out of the game in fullscreen mode while the "Toggle Cinematic Camera" key bind is unbound will toggle it.
|311924|Breaking an armor stand or block-attached entity near a sculk catalyst consumes the player's experience.
|311933|The horizontal scroll direction is inverted in the Advancements screen.
|311949|The "Not Bound" scancode can activate key binds.
|311965|The {{cd|commands.posteffect.list.success}} string always pluralizes the word "effects".
|311969|Some strings that mention specified slots are missing articles.
|311970|The {{cd|options.debugGuiScale.tooltip}} string lacks a period, unlike similar strings.
|311971|Some strings refer to the "LAN" setting as the "multiplayer scope" and write its value as "Off" instead of "OFF".
|311973|The {{cd|options.worldOptions.guest.command_access.tooltip}} string redundantly includes "or not".
|311977|The closed caption for riding zombie nautiluses is "Nautilus bubbles".
|311978|Some argument error strings introduce the invalid value with a colon instead of surrounding it with single quotes, unlike similar strings.
|311997|The {{cd|options.macFullscreenMenuVisibility.tooltip}} string is improperly capitalized.
|311999|The {{cd|options.ctrlClickEmulatesRightClick}} string is missing a hyphen between the words "Right" and "Click".
|312035|Attacking an entity in Creative mode, then switching to Survival mode adds 5 ticks of block break delay.
|312065|Some test coordinate strings are displayed with two sets of square brackets, unlike similar strings.
|312068|Some strings are missing articles before the word "invalid".
|312075|The {{cd|options.directionalAudio.off.tooltip}} string is improperly capitalized, unlike similar strings.
|312078|The {{cd|options.hideMatchedNames.tooltip}} string is improperly capitalized, unlike similar strings.
|312079|The {{cd|options.fullscreen.unavailable}} string is improperly capitalized, unlike similar strings.
|312080|The {{cd|telemetry.event.world_loaded.description}} string is improperly capitalized, unlike similar strings.
|312082|The {{cd|advancements.husbandry.uh_oh.title}} string is missing a hyphen between the words "Uh" and "Oh".
|312084|The {{cd|options.fullscreen.entry}} string is missing a hyphen before the word "bit".
|312087|The word "towards" within the options.vignette.tooltip string isn't spelled in American English.
|312088|Some application control key name strings are displayed without the "AC" prefix, unlike similar strings.
|312089|Some strings that name screens are improperly capitalized, unlike similar strings.
|312091|The {{cd|chat.copy.click}} string is improperly capitalized, unlike similar strings.
|312092|The {{cd|multiplayer.socialInteractions.not_available}} string is improperly capitalized, unlike similar strings.
|312102|The {{cd|disconnect.loginFailedInfo.invalidSession}} string is improperly capitalized, unlike similar strings.
|312103|The entity name "Experience Orbs" isn't capitalized within some game rule description strings, unlike similar strings.
|312107|The {{cd|selectWorld.backupQuestion.experimental}} string is improperly capitalized, unlike similar strings.
|312108|The {{cd|jigsaw_block.final_state}} string is improperly capitalized, unlike similar strings.
|312111|Some Realms snapshot popup strings are improperly capitalized, unlike similar strings.
|312112|The {{cd|mco.configure.world.invite_codes.subtitle}} string uses the verb "add" instead of "create", unlike similar strings.
|312126|The {{cd|options.inGameNotification.tooltip}} string is improperly capitalized, unlike similar strings.
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|312046|Mushrooms now generate in excessive quantities in swamps.
|312064|The game can randomly crash during chunk generation.
|312066|Donkeys, horses and mules in water can no longer be ridden onto land without the aid of a partial block.
}}</onlyinclude>

== Gallery ==
=== Screenshots ===
<gallery>
F3 Screen 26.4-Snapshot2.jpeg|The new default debug screen design
</gallery>

== Videos ==
{{Slicedlime|AzOHwCcNZTM}}

== Trivia ==
* This version was released on the same day as {{MCD2}}.

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

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