When changing the output device of Minecraft: Java Editon’s audio in version 26.1.2, the music that was playing gets cut off and then a new piece of music plays.
Steps to reproduce the issue
Add another audio device to the device that is currently running Minecraft
Switch to the other audio device
Observe
Expected Result
The music should continue playing after the audio device had been switched
Actual Result/Observed Result
The music gets cut off entirely, and switches to another music
Environment
OS: Windows 11
Linked issues
Comments 3
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We are tracking this issue in MC-237708, so this ticket is being resolved and linked as a duplicate.
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I forgot, I tested this on menu screens and the title screen