Java Edition 1.8.1

1.8.1 is an update for Minecraft which was released on November 24, 2014. 1.8.1 is compatible with 1.8 servers.

Additions

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


 * Gamerules
 * - Works like  and   but applies to non-mob entities (minecarts, paintings, etc.) instead.


 * Maps
 * Added proper color display support for the new blocks.

Changes

 * Gamerules
 * no longer affects entities.


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


 * Mobs
 * No longer run from creepers.


 * Performance
 * Various improvements.
 * Many optimizations.


 * Potion of Leaping
 * Can now be extended with redstone.


 * 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".
 * Off/fancy/fast clouds.
 * Off/on entity shadows.
 * Fast/fancy now only controls leaves and rain particles.


 * Dropped items
 * Now rotate on fast graphics.