This week, David and Toby talk about the 1.3.2 patch, Mojang's recent sales record, Scrolls updates, and more - check it out!Back to Top

1.3.2 Update Available

A few days ago, it was possible to get the 1.3.2 update for bug-testing: now it is fully live!  Be sure to update your Minecraft client from the launcher - it should prompt to update automatically, but if it does not, you can update manually from the launcher itself.  Simply press the Options button on the opening screen, then "Force Update" in the menu that pops up.  Easy!

The 1.3.2 update mainly consists of bug-fixes - two in particular being the random suffocation bug, and randomly falling out of the nether - no new features were added in 1.3.2 beyond that.

But...What About the Snapshot?!

This week's Snapshot was put on hold, to avoid confusion between a Snapshot test release, and the patch that went live today.  Still, if you'd like something to whet your appetite for updates in the interim, Mojang's own Dinnerbone has something for you to chew on:

Also, this teaser image from Jeb, fresh from the presses - possible future invisibility?

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1.3.2 Update Later This Week - Preview it Now

Later this week, on Thursday, August 16th, the 1.3.2 update will be going live! It mainly contains bugfixes (fixed the falling-out-of-Nether bug, fixed the random-suffocation-damage bug, various uncommon crash bugs). However, if you would like to get the pre-release to update your server, mod or even just to get an early look at it, the download links are below. This is the same version that will be released on Thursday via the normal Minecraft launcher!

Client: Download

Server: Download

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MineTV Episode 3, now with 100% More Pahimar

We've been hard at work getting the MineTV set ready for 1.3 - this week's guest is "Equivalent Exchange" mod maintainer (and EE3 author) Pahimar! We are making some changes with how the show runs, including a longer running time (so our guest isn't so rushed), more live events, audience-interactive games, and more!

TO BE A PART OF THE STUDIO AUDIENCE

There are some special requirements you must meet this week:

• Minecraft Client 1.2.5 (You can use MCNostalgia to go back to patch 1.2.5)
• Equivalent Exchange 1.4.6.5 (Click here to go to the thread - Remember, it's build 1.4.6.5)
• Apply for the whitelist by clicking here

You are welcome to come test your client at "killion.evolutiongaming.org:1337", to make sure your mod is working properly.

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MCX360, Pocket Edition Continue to Set Records

MCX360 is insanely popular, that much people know by now. It continues to hold a dominant position on the charts for Live Arcade, and the number of XBLA Minecrafters grows by the day. Have you ever wondered how much they are growing? The number is staggering - MCX360 sells, on average, 17,000 copies a day! That's right, nearly seventeen thousand new Minecrafters come to Live Arcade, every single day.

If that wasn't enough, Pocket Edition has maintained a rather impressive lead of its own, as the#1 top selling app, according to Google Play. All said, Minecraft has - between the PC, console and handheld markets - sold well over 12 million copies, and continues to grow daily! With the recent release of 1.3.1 (and the future release of 1.4), the PC-based Minecraft playerbase is set to grow ever-larger, with tons of customization options, mods that are easier to make and maintain, adventure map-specific features, and so much more.

A question that seems to come up often is, "where can Minecraft really go from here?" Well, every single update, we see it go in new, exciting directions. Keep an eye out - you never know where Minecraft will go next!

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That's right, the PC version of Minecraft has surpassed 7 million sales!  In addition to blowing the lid off of XBLA sales records, and continuing to set incredible landmarks in the handheld market, Minecraft also has over 37 million registered users!

Minecraft as a game continues to have a phenomenal level of success, with humble beginnings in the hands of Mojang founding member Markus "Notch" Persson, and growing over a period of years into one of the most successful indie game titles in gaming history.  In addition, the recent changes to Minecraft in 1.3.1 - and future changes planned for 1.4, including Mod API support, more adventure map options, and more - are setting the stage for a whole new generation of game.  In many ways, the upcoming changes will allow people to custom-tailor Minecraft to their liking with minimal effort and hassle, paving the way for the ultimate user-made experience.

Congratulations to Mojang for the amazing sales milestone, and to everyone out there in the Minecraft community for making it what it is today!Back to Top