Minecraft 26.4 Snapshot 7: Calcite Blocks and Flurry Disc Arrive

Highlights

Snapshot 7 launched on November 3, 2026, and Mojang calls it the final gameplay features for the upcoming game drop.
New block sets: Calcite, Polished Calcite and Polished Calcite Bricks.
The new music disc "Flurry" by Hyper Potions can be found in igloo basement chests.
Leather armor now stops Zombies and Skeletons from converting into Frostbites or Strays.
Mojang also added a new decorative block without saying where it is.

Minecraft 26.4 Snapshot 7 closes the feature list for the ice-themed game drop now in testing. Mojang added the Calcite block sets, the Flurry music disc and one decorative block whose location it is keeping quiet.

The snapshot launched on November 3, 2026 for Java Edition. In the release notes, Mojang says these are the final gameplay features for the upcoming game drop. That suggests the next snapshots will focus more on fixes, although the notes do not give a final release date.

Quick answer: Minecraft 26.4 Snapshot 7 adds the Calcite block sets, the Flurry music disc by Hyper Potions and a mystery decorative block. Mojang calls these the final gameplay features for the next game drop. The snapshot is for Java Edition only and is not a final release.

The New Calcite Block Sets

Calcite used to be just a natural block. In Snapshot 7 it grows into three building block sets that can be made at a Crafting Table or Stonecutter. That is good news for players who like clean white builds in a classical style, like the pillars in Mojang's official image.

Block set	How to make it	Variants
Calcite	Base block	Pillar, Slab, Stair, Wall
Polished Calcite	2x2 Calcite	Slab, Stair, Wall
Polished Calcite Bricks	2x2 Polished Calcite	Slab, Stair, Wall

Variants from all three sets can also be made with a Stonecutter.

All three sets belong to the Slow Bouncy archetype for the Sulfur Cube, the mob from the Chaos Cubed update whose behavior follows the block it absorbs.

The Flurry Music Disc and a Mystery Block

The new music disc "Flurry" by Hyper Potions has a chance of appearing in igloo basement chests. When played in a Jukebox, it gives a comparator output of 7, which is useful for redstone players.

Mojang also wrote that it added a new decorative block "somewhere" and gave no other detail. Snapshot players now have a small puzzle to solve, and we have not found official confirmation of its location.

Key Changes for Survival Players

Several tweaks are felt right away. Being on fire now counters the Freezing effect, similar to wearing leather armor. Wearing any piece of leather armor also prevents Zombies and Skeletons from converting into Frostbites or Strays.

Strays now spawn in six biomes: Deep Frozen Ocean, Frozen Ocean, Frozen Peaks, Frozen River, Jagged Peaks and Snowy Slopes. The main menu has a new panorama, and the Play buttons in the Realms menus are now purple.

For accessibility, gameplay screens such as the Crafting Table now support keyboard navigation and narration. Mojang calls this a first step. The Creative Inventory and Recipe Book are not supported yet.

Every 26.4 Snapshot So Far

Here is how the 26.4 series has developed since September, based on Mojang's official release notes. The ice theme begins in Snapshot 3, after Minecraft LIVE revealed the next drop.

Snapshot	Date	Main additions
1	September 22	Vulkan becomes the default graphics API
2	September 29	Render distance fog, redesigned F3 screen
3	October 6	Ice Caves, Ice Crystals, Icicles, Frostbite, Freezing, Ice Ball
4	October 13	Brittle Ice, Jukebox playlists
5	October 20	Packed Ice Bricks
6	October 27	Snow Bricks, Cold Sulfur Cube
7	November 3	Calcite sets, Flurry disc, mystery decorative block

Snapshot 7 also makes the Default graphics option randomly pick OpenGL or Vulkan on each startup. Mojang says this is temporary for testing.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. When did Minecraft 26.4 Snapshot 7 come out?

On November 3, 2026, for Java Edition.

2. Is this the final version?

No. It is a test snapshot, and its release notes do not give a final game drop date.

3. Where can I find the Flurry music disc?

It has a chance of appearing in igloo basement chests.

4. How do you make Polished Calcite?

Craft it from 2x2 Calcite, or use a Stonecutter for the Slab, Stair and Wall variants.

5. Does leather armor help in the cold?

Yes. Any piece of leather armor stops Zombies and Skeletons from converting into Frostbites or Strays.

Conclusion

With Snapshot 7, the picture of the ice-themed game drop is almost complete. Players can start planning builds with Calcite, Snow Bricks and Packed Ice Bricks.

To try it, enable snapshots in the Installations tab of the Minecraft Launcher, then create a new installation with the latest version. Since this is a snapshot, do not open your main world right away. Back it up or use a new world, because features and numbers can still change before the final release.