Adventure Update



The Minecraft "Adventure Update" will be a huge update to Minecraft, similar to the Halloween Update. The Adventure Update was originally going to be Beta 1.7, but was later postponed to 1.8.

Creative Mode
A fully functioning Creative Mode will feature in the update.

Pigman
The Pigman may appear as a mob in the new NPC villages.

"Scary Mob"
A scary mob has been confirmed to appear in the Adventure Update. It is possible that this is the Silverfish, whose texture can be found in the Minecraft folder as of 1.7, but is not used.

Bow
The 1.8 beta update will allow the player to pull back the bow and charge it.

Combat
Improved/revamped combat system, including critical hits.

Farming
There will be more farming options. Pumpkins and Melons will be growable.

NPC Villages
NPC Villages will be added in 1.8.

Mushroom Biome
Mushroom Biome will be a new biome appearing in the "Adventure Update"/Beta 1.8. It will include a totally new biome code and will generate Huge mushrooms.

Underground Ravines
Underground Ravines are a new natural structure coming to 1.8, announced by Notch on June 22, 2011.

Sprinting
As of beta 1.8 the player will be able to sprint.

Spikes
Spikes are a block that is able to be pushed by pistons.

Ruins
Ruins are a possible addition to the 1.8 "Adventure" update. They are a new type of structure that seems to occur naturally.