Java Edition 2.0 (preview)

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Minecraft 2.0
(preview)
Minecraft 2.0-preview.png: Infobox image for Minecraft 2.0 the version in Minecraft
Edition

Java Edition

Date developed

March 22, 2013

Type

Preview

Preview for

2.0

Downloads

Client
Server

Protocol version

90

Minimum Java version

Java SE 5

A special preview version of April Fool's update Java Edition 2.0 was privately given to YouTubers to be able to record videos before April 1, 2013.

Differences from full release

Blocks

Torch (burnt-out)

  • Does not have a tooltip.

Mobs

Horse

  • Reverts back to a regular cow after a relog.

Pigs, mooshrooms, cows, sheep and chickens

  • Explosion done by overfeeding creates ghost items that cannot be picked up, along with real items.

Pink wither

  • Tag Heads does not get saved, which makes additional heads revert back to one head after a relog.

Sheep

  • Does not explode when going above Y=1000.

General

  • In the title screen there is a regular splash, even when the "APRIL FOOLS!" splash is already on screen.
  • Speech bubbles have not been implemented yet.

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