Java Edition Beta

Beta is the current Minecraft version, replacing Alpha. It was announced on Notch's blog on the 11th of December and released on the 20th.

Many updates were included such as:


 * Many minor bug fixes
 * Server-Side Inventory
 * Fixed /kill
 * Tooltips in inventory - When you mouse over an item, its name appears
 * Notch introduced leaf decay again with a slight difference
 * Eggs can now be thrown, and have a chance of spawning a chicken when hit
 * Clan cloaks for Mojang members
 * Something very rare not yet leaked into the internet.

Many bugs have been found since the release of Beta yet to be fixed on December 21st, most Mac OS users aren't able to play until then.

Many players believe that the "Something very rare" are tree dungeons, but this has not yet been confirmed.