Minecraft News

Another Legacy Launcher Update

With the recent shift from Mojang accounts to Microsoft accounts, support for the legacy launcher has ended. This has caused inconvenience for players still using older operating systems such as Windows XP and Windows Vista, plus with the Microsoft Authentication System, this launcher has become obsolete.

Effective immediately, we are pleased to announce that a new update has been released for the legacy launcher, allowing it to work with Microsoft accounts and the new Minecraft API. This update is not being done by Mojang, but brings this launcher back. However, the latest versions of the game require performance that Windows editions below 10 may not provide correctly. You can read more about it here -> https://github.com/SkyVerseMc/Legacy-Minecraft-Launcher

Legacy Launcher Update

With the approaching transition from Mojang accounts to Microsoft accounts, we will need to end support for Windows XP and Windows Vista. This will also result in the end of support for the legacy launcher. You can read more about the account migration here -> https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360050865492-JAVA-Account-Migration-FAQ

Effective in Q2 2021, we will end support for both platforms and the legacy launcher. Your account and save data will not be impacted by this and you will be able to resume playing if you reach the minimum system requirements. You can read more about the system requirements here -> https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360035131371-Minecraft-Java-Edition-system-requirements- 

Minecraft 1.11.2 Released

Surprise! Minecraft is now at version 1.11.2!

The main purpose of this update is to fix a number of bugs, but we also took the opportunity to introduce a number of other features. Just in time for the holidays!

+ Added rocket-propelled elytra flight
+ Added Iron Nuggets
+ Added Sweeping Edge enchantment for swords
* Changed the attack indicator to hint when you should attack

The update is available in your Minecraft launcher, enjoy!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Minecraft Team!

Become a CODE WIZARD in just 60 minutes!

Check out our new Hour of Code tutorial, designed to teach you the basics of coding in a mere 60 minutes. We introduce concepts of game design and computer science in easy-to-understand steps before giving insight into mob behavior and more. 

Both the 2015 and 2016 tutorials are now available at code.org/minecraft so head over and give them a try!

Minecraft 1.11 - The Exploration Update

New mobs and new places to put your precious items!

+ Added cursed enchantments
+ Added the Observer block
+ Added escape portals in The End
+ Added the Shulker Shell and Shulker Box
+ Added exploration maps
+ Added the Woodland Mansion
+ Added Illagers, and the Vex
+ Added Llamas
+ New command: /locate
- Removed Herobrine

Humble BlockJam Bundle

Go to https://www.humblebundle.com/blockjam-bundle to donate! 100% goes to charity!

Our epic Blockjam is happening right now! Mojang, along with a few of our closest dev buddies are making games and streaming the development of each one. We have celebrity hosts and everything. You get to donate what you like to our awesome charity and play the games once their done. It’s a win-win for everyone!

Minecraft 1.10 - The Frostburn Update

It’s time for Minecraft 1.10!

Features:

+ Added Polar Bear
+ Added Husk and Stray
+ An auto-jump option
+ Structure blocks for custom maps
+ Underground fossils made from bone blocks
+ Added Magma Block
+ Added Nether Wart Block and Red Nether Bricks
* Improvements to some commands
* Some huge mushrooms can be even larger
* A rare chance to find lonely trees in plains
* Find abandoned mineshafts filled with gold in mesa biomes
* Villages generate better paths between the buildings
* More variations of villages, based on the biomes they are built in
* Endermen have been spotted in the Nether
* Many bug fixes
- Removed Herobrine

// The Minecraft Team

Minecraft 1.9 - Combat Update

Minecraft has been updated to version 1.9!

The pretty much almost complete feature list:

* Added shields
* Attacking now has a “cool-down” delay, making it more important to time your attacks
* You can now hold items in both hands (default quick key to swap items is ‘F’)
* Swords have a special sweep attack
* Axes have a special crushing blow attack
* Added the elytra
* New mob: Shulker
* Expanded The End
* Added Chorus plants
* New Purpur blocks
* New End Rod block
* Added dragon head block
* Ender Dragon can be resummoned
* Added beetroot and beetroot soup (from MC:PE)
* Added grass path block
* Added igloos
* Armor protection values have been lowered
* Added tipped arrows
* Added spectral arrows
* Added Frost Walker enchantment and frosted ice block
* Added a whole bunch of new sound effects
* Added sound effect subtitles
* Brewing Stand now requires Blaze Powder to activate
* Added skeleton riders
* We believe we’ve fixed MC-10 and a whole bunch of other issues
- Removed Herobrine

// The Minecraft Team

Bring Minecraft into your world with Mine Chest!

For all of our American Minecrafters, now you can subscribe for a monthly box of Minecraft goodness, including gear, exclusive items, and neat DIY crafting recipes!

Find out more at Minechest.com

Realms price drop and free trials!

Hi everybody! We’re lowering the price and now you can get Realms on a recurring subscription for  £5.59/€7.19/$7.99 per 30 days. And anyone who hasn’t previously owned a Realm can now sign up for a 14 day trial via the Realms menu in game.

Read the whole story here :)

Minecraft Realms survey

Update: Thanks everyone who participated! We have now closed the survey

Hello builders!

We’re curious on what you know about various servers and how much you know about Realms. If we could have a minute or three of your time answering some questions, that would be great. Your answers will be super helpful for us to continue exploring new ideas and developing our services. Here’s the link:

Thank you!