Java Edition 17w06a

17w06a is the first snapshot released for 1.12, and the first snapshot released in 2017.

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

Blocks

 * Concrete
 * Comes in the 16 traditional dye colors
 * Created when Concrete Powder comes into contact with still or flowing water


 * Concrete Powder
 * Comes in the 16 traditional dye colors
 * Gravity affected (like Sand and Gravel).
 * When it touches water, it turns into a Concrete block.
 * Craftable. Crafting: 4 Sand, 4 Gravel and one of any dye to get 8 Concrete Powder blocks. The recipe is shapeless.


 * Glazed Terracotta
 * Comes in the 16 traditional dye colors
 * Smelt any colored stained clay in a furnace to obtain the Glazed Terracotta of that color (not for regular hardened clay).
 * Can be placed in 4 directions: North, South, West and East.
 * When placed down while facing the right directions, a repeating pattern can be created. For example, the white terracotta will create the pattern of a sun when 4 are placed down correctly.

General

 * Creative
 * Added "Saved Toolbars" tab
 * Save toolbars in Creative Mode with +/+ and load them with +.
 * Can save up to 9 toolbars.
 * If an empty toolbar is saved, it will clear the bookmarked toolbar and put back the 'informational paper' in the respective slot.

Blocks



 * Wool & Carpet
 * New palette texture.


 * Banner
 * New palette texture.


 * Magma Blocks
 * Are now able to burn infinitely, like Netherrack.


 * Beds
 * Now you can sleep when a neutral Zombie Pigman is near.

Mobs

 * Sheep
 * New color palette for wool on body.

Non-mob entities

 * Paintings
 * Will now try to place the largest possible in the available space it has.

General

 * Creative
 * Materials tab merged with Miscellaneous tab.

Video
Video made by slicedlime: