



Unlike many other languages, Java does not run directly on the hardware, but in a virtual machine, called the JVM (Java Virtual Machine). These were also the first versions which had to be purchased, though the price increased in later stages.Java is a programming language and computing platform. At this time, Notch began developing the game full time, causing much more frequent updates. This version also limited the gamemode to Survival, but saw a re-release of multiplayer. The Alpha development phase started on June 29, 2010, and ended on December 20, 2010. Video/image or The Word of Notch proof exists. Unavailable in the launcher, no pre-reupload version archived. The game's price also increased from what it was in Alpha, but users who previously bought the game were not charged extra. The main goals of this development stage were a larger focus on polishing gameplay, additional content, and stability. The Beta development phase started on Decemand ended on November 18, 2011. Unavailable in the launcher, but archived elsewhere.

The Update that Changed the World ( Guide) The game's price also increased from what it was in Beta, but users who previously bought the game were not charged extra. At this point of development, the game was considered "complete", having both an " ending" and being ready for ratings and reviews. The full release stage of Minecraft: Java Edition's development started on November 18, 2011, and has continued until the present day. The official release of Minecraft ( Java Edition) came on November 18, 2011, at MINECON 2011, and further updates have been released ever since, the most recent being 1.19.4.Īll versions of Minecraft Java Edition up to 1.19.3. Alpha lasted from June 30 to December 3, 2010, and Beta lasted from December 20, 2010, all the way through to November 11, 2011. Infdev, short for "infinite development", lasted from February 27 to June 30, 2010. Indev, short for "in development", lasted from December 23, 2009, to February 23, 2010. The next phase, what was later called Classic, lasted from May 17 to November 10, 2009. What is now known as pre-Classic refers to the early unreleased versions of Minecraft during the week from May 10 to May 16, 2009. Java Edition has been in constant development since mid-May 2009. For the official list, please visit Release Changelogs – Minecraft Feedback.įor the development versions, please visit Snapshot Information and Changelogs – Minecraft Feedback.įor versions 1.12.2 and prior, please visit the Minecraft Official Site.įor versions 1.11 and prior, please check an archived version of the Mojang website.įor versions prior to Beta 1.8, please check an archived version of Notch's blog, The Word of Notch. This is not an official version history or changelog.
