Published on November 3, Minecraft 26.4 Snapshot 7 brings new calcite building options and the Flurry music disc to Java Edition. Mojang calls these the upcoming drop’s final gameplay additions, but this is still a snapshot for testing.
More ways to build with calcite
Calcite now has pillar, slab, stair and wall variants. Polished Calcite and Polished Calcite Bricks also get slabs, stairs and walls.
For a first build, try a small courtyard with pillar supports, a stair-trimmed roof and low walls. Keep the layout simple and swap the different finishes around to see which combinations you prefer. A small test build is easier to compare than changing an entire base at once.
A new disc to look for
Flurry is composed by Hyper Potions and can appear in igloo basement chests. It isn’t guaranteed loot, so finding an igloo won’t necessarily finish your search. If you want a break from building, it gives you another reason to go exploring.
How to try Snapshot 7
Open the Minecraft Launcher, go to Installations and enable snapshots for Java Edition. Use a separate test world or back up any world you bring into the snapshot; Mojang warns that testing versions can corrupt saves.
Bedrock players use the separate preview/beta programme, rather than installing the Java snapshot. Mojang’s testing guide explains both routes.
