Minecraft Version History
Minecraft 1.5
Minecraft 1.5 has been deemed the Redstone Update since this update added a number of new redstone related blocks and a new decorative block - block of quartz. There was also a new texture pack format added, lighting engine optimization, and a added a scoreboard system.
In version 1.5.0, a preview for Minecraft Realms was added to the game menu. A scoreboard system was also added which is intended for map makers and admins to track, edit, and display certain in-game ...
Release Date: 2013-05-13
Fixes
24 issues fixedFrom released versions before 1.5
MC-22 – Jukebox audio volume does not decrease
MC-502 – IllegalStateException::Entity is already tracked!
MC-605 – Lighting glitch with inventory interfaces
MC-748 – Bad ping when offline
MC-1035 – Small Light Bug when sand falls / Falling sand and gravel turns purple or black
MC-1123 – SMP: Anvils charge level for nothing when using languages other than ...
Release Date: 2013-05-02
Minecraft 1.5.2
Minecraft 1.5.2 in an update that was released to fix some of the bugs that were released in 1.5 and 1.5.1. The protocols are the same with this update, so people are that using version 1.5.2 will still be able to connect to 1.5 servers.
Some of the bug fixes in 1.5.2 include fixes to the jukebox audio volume not increasing, anvil charge level for nothing when using languages other than English, tamed wolves cannot despawn, using the anvil for free, arrows visually ...
Release Date: 2013-05-02
Minecraft 1.5.1
Minecraft 1.5.1 was an update that mainly fixed issues with low framerates certain users were experience on certain devices playing the game. Therefore, 1.5.1 introduced significant framerate increases for a lot of users. In version 1.5.1, players can continue to connect to servers running version 1.5.
Download Minecraft 1.5.1
If you are interested in downloading Minecraft 1.5.1, click on the download link at the top of the page. If you are interested ...
Release Date: 2013-03-21
Fixes
Fixed joining a server, and leaving it, then trying to connect to any server crashing the game under certain conditions.
Fixed bold text taking up lots of space sometimes.
Fixed the server crashing when an arrow shot from a dispenser hits a mob/player with Thorns enchant on their armor.
Fixed a multiplayer crash when using fireworks without a fireworks star.
Fixed long timeout when checking SRV records, and fireworks bug in creative.
Fixed lighting glitch with redstone ...
Release Date: 2013-01-09
Additions
Blocks
Nether brick slabs
Crafted much like other slabs, using nether brick
Items
Enchanted books
Enchant books to receive a single enchant on them
Can be applied to items using anvils, consuming the book – Enchants can be applied to any item in Creative
Sold by villagers and found in dungeon and village chests
Can now be found in loot chests and by trading with villagers
Unbreaking can be applied to anything with durability
Efficiency and Silk ...
Release Date: 2012-12-20
Minecraft 1.4.6
Minecraft 1.4.6 is a moderately sized update for Minecraft which includes fireworks, enchanted books, and Thorn enchantments. It also added a warning for players that are playing on systems that will soon be unsupported in the game. There is no name for this Minecraft update.
In version 1.4.6, there was an added Thorns enchantment, which is an armor enchantment that deals damange depending on tier to attackers. Though, by warned, this will wear out your armor quicker ...
Release Date: 2012-12-20
Fixes
74 bugs fixed
From released versions before 1.4.5
MC-113 – Wolves will teleport to player when player goes far enough from where the wolves are and the chunk unloads.
MC-161 – Random floating gravel.
MC-168 – Lag on some superflat maps.
MC-169 – Pickup sound after following arrow into portal.
MC-232 – Wolf attacks once, then stops attacking.
MC-245 – When the player builds a 1x1 tower, sometimes they would glitch through ...
Release Date: 2012-11-20