Minecraft developer Markus Persson (aka Notch) has posted some info on the upcoming Minecraft 1.7 update. The version was previously dubbed the ‘Adventure Update’ but Notch has decided to push the full Adventure Update back to 1.8.
“Me and Jens [Bergensten] have been independently working on stuff for the adventure update, and it’s been growing in scope as we’ve been working on it. That means it will take quite some time to finish, but that it will hopefully change the game a lot to the better. To prevent going too far between updates, we’ve decided to release Pistons early.”
This means that the 1.7 update will be coming soon, and according to developer Jens Bergensten, it will include pistons, shears, redstone/repeater fix, fences on fences, and new cobblestone and clay textures. It will not include the new lighting system.
The Minecraft 1.7 update will be released on Thursday, 30 June 2011.
Talking about the 1.8 update, Persson said “The update is pretty big, and will change a lot of how Minecraft is played, focusing on making exploration and combat much more rewarding, and bringing in a bigger sense of adventure to the game.”
“Already implemented are new complex terrain features, at least one new mob, some interesting new combat mechanics, a new lighting engine, and some experimental new gameplay ideas. To come is more interesting farming, bigger incentives to explore, and NPC villages,” said Persson.
“The adventure update will take however long it takes, and will be released as 1.8. It might be a long wait, but it will be worth it!” he continued.
As for a final full release, Persson said “After 1.8, we’ll have to start crunching for the full release in November. That includes finishing up the mod API, improving stability and performance, adding supporting features like friends lists and a proper server browser, integrating singleplayer and multiplayer, and most importantly fleshing out the gameplay.”
“The release date is almost certainly changed to sometime the week after 11/11/11, and we’re working hard on setting that up. We want to make a big spectacle out of the release where we involve fans and celebrate it properly,” Persson concluded.
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