Java Edition 1.16.4 Pre-release 2

1.16.4 Pre-release 2 (known as 1.16.4-pre2 in the launcher) is the second and final pre-release for Java Edition 1.16.4, released on October 22, 2020, which changes some features related to server, accessibility, splashes, and fixes bugs. This was also the final pre-release in 2020.

General

 * Accounts
 * When logging in with a Microsoft account, players blocked in that account are now also blocked in the game, and account restrictions are now respected.


 * Accessibility
 * A button to open a link to the Accessibility Guide can now be found in the Accessibility Options screen.


 * Multiplayer
 * When the server and client version are incompatible, a red message will be shown instead of the dark red message.
 * When multiplayer is disabled, the message displayed will now read, "Multiplayer is disabled. Please check your Microsoft account settings." instead of "Multiplayer is disabled. Please check your launcher settings."


 * Social Interactions
 * The status of a player is now listed below their name on the Social Interactions screen.
 * A new tab is available to filter by Blocked players in the Social Interactions screen.
 * Chat from blocked players is always hidden.
 * Realms invites from blocked players are hidden.
 * Changed and removed the textures of a few UI elements on the social interactions screen.


 * Splashes
 * The splashes relating to the Black Lives Matter movement have been added to splashes.txt. These splashes were added to the game via a launcher update during 1.16.2 but were not in splashes.txt. The splashes are:
 * Black lives matter!
 * Be anti-racist!
 * Learn about allyship!
 * Speak OUT against injustice and UP for equality!
 * Amplify and listen to BIPOC voices!
 * Educate your friends on anti-racism!
 * Support the BIPOC community and creators!
 * Stand up for equality in your community!

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