Java Edition 1.8.1-pre1

1.8.1-pre1 is the first pre-release for 1.8.1.

This version was previously removed from the launcher for some time, but was added back in September 2018.

Command format

 * Gamerules
 * - Works like  but applies to entities instead.

Blocks

 * Jack o'Lanterns
 * Can be used to create iron golems and snow golems again.

Items

 * Bows
 * Bows are no longer upside down when held in the inventory.


 * Maps
 * Changed some colors.


 * Potion of Leaping
 * Can now be extended with redstone, like any other potion.

Mobs

 * General
 * No longer run from creepers.

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.

Gameplay

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

General

 * Options
 * Renamed "Multiplayer Settings" to "Chat Settings" from 1.5.x and lower.


 * Performance
 * Various improvements.