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.

Additions

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

Changes

 * Credits
 * Ryan Holtz (TheMogMiner) and Michael Stoyke (Searge) are now mentioned in the credits.
 * Bows
 * Bows are no longer upside down when held in the inventory.
 * Gamerules
 * no longer affects entities.
 * Jack o'Lanterns
 * Can be used to create iron golems and snow golems again.
 * Maps
 * Changed some colors.
 * Mobs
 * No longer run from creepers.
 * Performance
 * Various improvements.
 * Potion of Leaping
 * Can now be extended with redstone, like any other potion.
 * Witch huts
 * Newly generated witch huts can spawn witches on Y 64 to 71.
 * This allows for three spawning floors in witch farms.
 * Options
 * Renamed "Multiplayer Settings" to "Chat Settings" from 1.5.x and lower.