Java Edition 1.8.8

1.8.8 is an update to Minecraft that was released on July 28, 2015 to mainly fix security bugs. 1.8.8 is compatible with servers running 1.8 – 1.8.7.

Additions

 * Realms
 * Added the minigame Splatter by SethBling to Minecraft Realms.
 * SethBling had originally named the map Splatoon after the Wii U game, but it was renamed by Marc for "obvious reasons".
 * Realm-wide resource packs for custom maps and minigames

Changes

 * Banners
 * Only up to 16 layers are rendered now.
 * Resource packs
 * Now display an error if the pack version number is not 1.
 * Resource packs that do not match the version now require user acknowledgment to use.
 * Resource packs that were selected in an different version are unselected automatically.