Java Edition 1.8.1

1.8.1 is a minor update for Minecraft released on November 24, 2014. 1.8.1 is compatible with 1.8 servers.

Items

 * Maps
 * Added proper color display support for the new blocks.

Command format

 * Gamerules
 * - Works like  and   but applies to non-mob entities (minecarts, paintings, etc.) instead.

Gameplay

 * Credits
 * Ryan Holtz (TheMogMiner) and Michael Stoyke (Searge) are now mentioned in the credits.

Blocks

 * Jack o'Lanterns
 * Can be used to create iron golems and snow golems again.
 * Also able to be put on head to avoid endermen, and some other mobs.

Items

 * General
 * Now rotate on fast graphics.


 * Potion of Leaping
 * Can now be extended with redstone.

Mobs

 * General
 * No longer run from creepers that are about to explode.


 * Armor Stands
 * Added  tag.

World generation

 * Witch huts
 * Newly generated witch huts can spawn witches on Y 64 to 71.
 * This allows for three spawning floors in witch farms.

Command format

 * Gamerules
 * no longer affects entities.

General

 * Options
 * Renamed "Multiplayer Settings" to "Chat Settings".
 * Off/fancy/fast clouds.
 * Off/on entity shadows.
 * Fast/fancy now only controls leaves and rain particles.


 * Servers
 * Removed the client side TCP packet delay caused by Nagle's algorithm.


 * Performance
 * Various improvements.
 * Many optimizations.