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{{dangerous version|If the game window is resized with Vulkan graphics enabled, the game may crash and hard-lock.<ref>{{bug|MC-312444||The game crashes when resizing the window on Windows}}</ref> Also, launching the game in windowed mode causes rendering issues in the Vulkan backend and visual distortion.<ref>{{bug|MC-312375||Launching the game in windowed mode causes it to render incorrectly with the Vulkan rendering backend}}</ref>
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{{Infobox version
| title = Minecraft 26.4 Snapshot 7
| image = 26.4-snapshot-7.jpg
| image2 = Java Edition 26.4 Snapshot 7.png
| edition = Java
| type = Snapshot
| date = November 3, 2026
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'''26.4 Snapshot 7''' (known as '''26.4-snapshot-7''' in the [[Minecraft:launcher]]) is the seventh [[Minecraft:snapshot]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 26.4]], released on November 3, 2026,<ref>{{Mcnet|minecraft-26-4-snapshot-7|Minecraft 26.4 Snapshot 7|November 3, 2026}}</ref> which adds new [[Minecraft:calcite]] block sets, a new [[Minecraft:Music Disc Flurry|music disc]], a single new [[Minecraft:Sift]]-themed decorative block, changes the [[Minecraft:panorama]] for the [[Minecraft:Fourth Drop 2026|next game drop]], and fixes bugs.

== Additions ==
=== Blocks ===
'''Calcite block set'''
* Calcite now has several variants, which can be also crafted using a [[Minecraft:stonecutter]]:
** [[File:Calcite Pillar (UD) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Calcite Pillar]]
** [[File:Calcite Stairs (N) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Calcite Stairs]]
** [[File:Calcite Slab JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Calcite Slab]]
** [[File:Calcite Wall (ewU) JE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Calcite Wall]]

'''[[File:Polished Calcite JE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Polished Calcite]]'''
* A block made from [[Minecraft:calcite]].
** Crafted using a 2x2 square of calcite.
* Has several variants, which can also be crafted using a [[Minecraft:stonecutter]]:
** [[File:Polished Calcite Stairs (N) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Polished Calcite Stairs]]
** [[File:Polished Calcite Slab JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Polished Calcite Slab]]
** [[File:Polished Calcite Wall (ewU) JE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Polished Calcite Wall]]

'''[[File:Polished Calcite Bricks JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Polished Calcite Bricks]]'''
* A brick block made from polished calcite.
* Has several variants, which can also be crafted using a [[Minecraft:stonecutter]]:
** [[File:Polished Calcite Brick Stairs (N) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Polished Calcite Brick Stairs]]
** [[File:Polished Calcite Brick Slab JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Polished Calcite Brick Slab]]
** [[File:Polished Calcite Brick Wall (ewU) JE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Polished Calcite Brick Wall]]

'''[[File:Chiseled Soulshale JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Chiseled Soulshale]]'''
* Is a block that depicts the image of a [[Minecraft:singer]].
** Can be found in [[Minecraft:ancient city]] loot chests.
** Currently not available in the [[Minecraft:Creative inventory]].

=== Items ===
'''[[File:Music Disc flurry JE1 BE1.png|width=32x32]] [[Minecraft:Music Disc Flurry]]'''
* Added the "Flurry" music disc by [[Minecraft:Hyper Potions]].
** Has a chance of being found in [[Minecraft:igloo]]s basement chests with a 30% chance.
** Has a [[Minecraft:comparator]] output of 7 when played in a [[Minecraft:jukebox]].

== Changes ==
=== Mobs ===
'''[[Minecraft:Parrot]]s'''
* Can now imitate [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s.

'''[[Minecraft:Skeleton]]s and [[Minecraft:zombie]]s'''
* Skeletons and zombies wearing any piece of leather armor will prevent them from converting into [[Minecraft:stray]]s or [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s.

'''[[Minecraft:Stray]]s'''
* Now spawn in the following biomes:
** [[Minecraft:Deep Frozen Ocean]]
** [[Minecraft:Frozen Ocean]]
** [[Minecraft:Frozen Peaks]]
** [[Minecraft:Frozen River]]
** [[Minecraft:Jagged Peaks]]
** [[Minecraft:Snowy Slopes]]

=== Command format ===
'''{{cmd|effect}}'''
* The {{cmd|effect}} command now accepts mob effect tags.

'''{{cmd|time}}'''
* Time arguments now fail if the provided value in ticks is greater than {{cd|2147483647}}.

=== Gameplay ===
'''[[Minecraft:Effect]]s'''
* '''[[Minecraft:Freezing]]'''
** Being on fire now counters the freezing effect similar to wearing [[Minecraft:leather armor]].

=== General ===
'''[[Minecraft:Accessibility]]'''
* Gameplay screens, such as the [[Minecraft:crafting table]], now support keyboard navigation and narration.

'''[[Minecraft:Block sound type|Block sound sets]]'''
* Removed the unused {{cd|minecraft:twisting_vines}} block sound set.

'''[[Minecraft:Data pack]]'''
* The [[Minecraft:pack format]] version is now {{cd|126.0}}.

'''[[Minecraft:Debug world]]s'''
* Can now be modified as normal with block placement, breaking, and commands.
* The blocks will no longer update automatically; a new debug world must be created to see new blocks.
* Now include one of each entity type.
** Entity types that can be babies will have a baby version included above the adult version.
* Will now be tick-frozen on load.
* Will now be created in "Normal" difficulty.
* Will now have the following game rules set to {{cd|false}}:
** {{cd|advance_time}}
** {{cd|spawn_wandering_traders}}
** {{cd|tnt_explodes}}

'''Gameplay screen keyboard navigation'''
* Gameplay screens can now be focused and used with the keyboard
* Tab moves between groups of slots, and the arrow keys move between slots within a group..
** The stonecutter recipes, loom patterns, enchanting table options, and villager and wandering trader trades are also navigated as a group.
* The following interactions can be used on slots:
** Enter/Space behaves as a left-click.
** Holding Control while pressing Enter/Space behaves like a right-click.
** Holding Shift while pressing Enter/Space behaves like Shift-clicking.
** Double-pressing Enter/Space collects matching items, like double-clicking.
** Moving with the arrow keys while holding Enter/Space spreads the carried stack across slots, like holding left-click and dragging with the mouse.
** The hotbar keys and the Drop item key act on the focused slot.
* The Creative Inventory and the Recipe Book are not yet supported.

'''[[Minecraft:Narrator]]'''
* The narrator now reads out slots in gameplay screens.
** Slots are narrated with their contents, item tooltip, and name for special slots such as armor, fuel, and potion slots.
** The slot's position is narrated (e.g. "3 out of 9") in a group or as a column and row in a grid.
* Stonecutter recipes and loom patterns are narrated with their column and row, and trades and enchanting table options with their position in the list.
* When a group is focused, the narrator mentions which arrow keys move within it.

'''[[Minecraft:Panorama]]'''
* Updated the panorama to reflect [[Minecraft:Fourth Drop 2026]], showing the new ice cave biome with frostbites.

'''[[Minecraft:Realms]]'''
* The "Play" buttons in the Realms menus are now purple.

'''[[Minecraft:Resource pack]]'''
* The version is now {{cd|102.0}}.

'''[[Minecraft:Settings]]'''
* "Graphics API" Video Setting
** "Default" will now randomly pick either OpenGL or Vulkan on each startup.

'''[[Minecraft:Sound]]s'''
* Added new sound event:
** {{cd|entity.parrot.imitate.frostbite}}

'''[[Minecraft:Tag (Java Edition)|Tags]]'''
* Block Tags
** Added {{cd|d=and|calcite_pillar|polished_calcite|polished_calcite_bricks}} to {{cd|#blocks_motion_no_leaves}} tag.
** Added {{cd|d=and|calcite_slab|polished_calcite_slab|polished_calcite_brick_slab}} to {{cd|#slabs}} tag.
** Added {{cd|d=and|calcite_stairs|polished_calcite_stairs|polished_calcite_brick_stairs}} to {{cd|#stairs}} tag.
** Added {{cd|d=and|calcite_wall|polished_calcite_wall|polished_calcite_brick_wall}} to {{cd|#walls}} tag.
** Added {{cd|d=and|calcite_pillar|calcite_slab|calcite_stairs|calcite_wall|polished_calcite|polished_calcite_slab|polished_calcite_stairs|polished_calcite_wall|polished_calcite_bricks|polished_calcite_brick_slab|polished_calcite_brick_stairs|polished_calcite_brick_wall|chiseled_soulshale}} to {{cd|#mineable/pickaxe}} tag.

* Entity Type Tags
** Removed the unused {{cd|#swimming}} and {{cd|#flying}} entity type tags.

* Item Tags
** Added {{cd|d=and|calcite_slab|polished_calcite_slab|polished_calcite_brick_slab}} to {{cd|#slabs}} tag.
** Added {{cd|d=and|calcite_stairs|polished_calcite_stairs|polished_calcite_brick_stairs}} to {{cd|#stairs}} tag.
** Added {{cd|d=and|calcite_wall|polished_calcite_wall|polished_calcite_brick_wall}} to {{cd|#walls}} tag.
** Added {{cd|d=and|calcite_pillar|polished_calcite|polished_calcite_bricks|chiseled_soulshale}} to {{cd|#sulfur_cube_archetype/slow_bouncy}} tag.

'''[[Minecraft:Texture]]s'''
* Renamed Block Textures:
** Renamed {{cd|block/icicle_down_base.png}} to {{cd|block/icicle_base.png}}
** Renamed {{cd|block/icicle_down_frustum.png}} to {{cd|block/icicle_frustum.png}}
** Renamed {{cd|block/icicle_down_middle.png}} to {{cd|block/icicle_middle.png}}
** Renamed {{cd|block/icicle_down_tip.png}} to {{cd|block/icicle_tip.png}}
** Renamed {{cd|block/icicle_down_tip_merge.png}} to {{cd|block/icicle_tip_merge.png}}
* Added new Block textures:
** {{cd|block/calcite_pillar_side.png}}
** {{cd|block/calcite_pillar_top.png}}
** {{cd|block/polished_calcite.png}}
** {{cd|block/polished_calcite_bricks.png}}
** {{cd|block/polished_calcite_slab_side.png}}
* Added new Item texture:
** {{cd|item/music_disc_flurry.png}}

'''[[Minecraft:UI]]'''
* Hovering entries in lists, such as friends or worlds, now outlines the entry in gray.
* Navigating to edit boxes now differs between keyboard and arrow key navigation.
** When using the {{key|Tab}} key, the edit box will be focused and editable.
** When using arrow keys, the edit box will be highlighted but not editable, similar to slider buttons.
*** Pressing Enter or Space will make the box editable.
* The mouse cursor is now hidden while navigating the UI with the keyboard, and reappears when the mouse is moved.
* Added a tooltip to the recipe book button.

== Fixes ==
{{fixes|project=MC|fixedin=26.4 Snapshot 7
|;old
|80859|Starting to drag item stacks over other compatible stacks makes the latter invisible until their stack size increases.
|148140|The scroll bar in the stonecutter UI appears 2 pixels too low when at the bottom of its rail.
|165610|The scroll bar in the trading UI reaches the bottom too early.
|185630|The bounding boxes of options in the enchanting table UI for clicking and hovering are inaccurate.
|235363|Stonecutter recipe hitboxes are misaligned in height.
|264554|The button highlights of focused trades in the trading UI move to other trades when scrolling.
|270272|Any mouse button can be used to select options in the enchanting table UI.
|270555|The outline of certain slots is obscured before the item is placed within the slot.
|280006|Experience orbs floating around a player no longer fall to the ground when that player leaves the server.
|297502|Any mouse button can be used to select options in the enchanting table, loom and stonecutter UIs.
|297624|The stonecutter UI buttons are not keyboard-navigable, preventing the player from refilling the input by pressing Space.
|298546|The loom UI buttons are not keyboard-navigable, preventing the player from refilling the inputs by pressing Space.
|298547|The enchanting table UI buttons are not keyboard-navigable.
|302022|Experience orbs desync after bouncing on lava.
|306817|The scroll position in the trading UI is not synced to the visual scroll bar when there's a large amount of trades.
|306853|{{cmd|time}} does not throw errors when the values are too high.
|307422|Changing the window size causes warnings in the game log.
|307991|The game prefers to use the software GPU (llvmpipe) with the Vulkan rendering backend rather than the actual GPU with the OpenGL one when the GPU in use does not support Vulkan.
|309586|The scroll position in the stonecutter UI resets when taking an item out of the result slot.
|311029|The {{cd|equipment}} entity predicate doesn't support the saddle slot.
|311520|{{cd|writeToTexture}} and {{cd|copyBufferToTexture}} never check for GL errors, unlike the neighboring methods.
|311522|The source buffer overrun check in {{cd|FrontendCommandEncoder#writeToTexture}} uses integer arithmetic.
|311856|Error when writing textures to the buffer with the OpenGL rendering backend.
|311883|Mobs jitter and slide in crowds when they cannot reach the targeted player.
|311954|The OpenGL rendering backend can't be used when running under XWayland.
|311974|The new entity interpolation method introduced in 26.3 causes observable stutters compared to prior versions.
|312430|Falling pointed blocks deal more damage than before.
|312637|Sculk sensors aren't activated upon ice melting in the Nether.
|312667|The tooltips of the items in the statistics menu don't appear when they are focused with the keyboard.
|312672|The narrator reads villager trade offers as "button" without providing any context.
|312768|Any mouse button can be used to drag the scroll bars of the stonecutter, loom, and villager trading menus.
|312779|Heads and blocks worn by small armor stands are stretched.
|312785|Any mouse button can be used to select entries in the "Experimental Feature Requirements" screen.
|312803|Lightning removes the wax from a waxed copper golem, unlike waxed copper blocks.
|312823|Any mouse button can be used to select entries in the "Add Realm" screen.
|312824|Any mouse button can be used to select entries in the "Changes From Last Backup" screen.
|312866|Any mouse button can be used to open the "Terms of Service" link on the "Realms Terms of Service" screen.
|312893|Horses' {{cd|gallopSoundCounter}} is not reset properly.
|312909|The {{cd|campsite_pale_garden_2}} abandoned camp structure never generates.
|312912|The giant trees in the {{cd|campsite_old_growth_pine_taiga_1}}, {{cd|campsite_old_growth_spruce_taiga_4}}, and {{cd|campsite_snowy_taiga_3}} abandoned camp structures never generate.
|312913|The trees in several abandoned camp tents don't generate.
|312942|The sound previews of volume sliders cannot be heard when the "UI" volume slider is turned off.
|;dev
|312394|Drowned with tridents have a significantly reduced attack range.
|312405|The texture of frostbites contains unused pixels on the top left.
|312491|Parrots don't imitate frostbites.
|312653|The {{cd|below_name}} score is displayed above entities whose name tag is hidden.
|312658|Ores inside tuff blobs at heights 0-3 no longer generate as their deepslate variant.
|312733|Snow golem attack range is significantly reduced.
|312781|Witches, withers, and llamas no longer attack targets outside of their attack radius.
|312837|The {{cd|twisting_vines}} block sound set is unused.
|312845|Item frames and glow item frames can be placed outside of the world border by placing them against blocks within the world border, unlike paintings.
|312864|Semi-transparent text renders darker when the "Improved Transparency" option is enabled.
|;prev
|312962|The Vulkan rendering backend leaks native memory on every render pass.
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