Beta 1.2_01 is a version of Java Edition Beta released on January 14, 2011, to re-add slimes, fix some of the bugs in Beta 1.2, and improves performance.
Contents
Additions
Items
- Added code for a new painting, but not the painting itself.
- During this version, the painting looks like this:

Mobs
- Re-added with a very low spawn rate
Changes
Mobs
- General
- Reduced spawn rates a bit.
- Can be milked like cows
General
- Performance
- Improved performance.
- Text on the main menu is no longer always showing the "Finally beta!" splash.
Fixes
- 3 bugs fixed
- Fixed various blocks acting weird when placed (rails, torches, etc.).
- Fixed lighting issues.
- Added a temporary fix to get rid of chunk visibility errors.[1]
Gallery
- Empty Painting.png
The in-game appearance of the yet to be textured painting added in this version.
References
- ↑ Minecraft Beta 1.2_01 (less bugs, more framerates) – The Word of Notch, January 14, 2011