1.8.8[2] is an update to Java Edition that was released on July 28, 2015 to mainly fix security bugs. 1.8.8 is compatible with servers running 1.8–1.8.7. [2] While it was not the last update to 1.8, it was the last one before the snapshots of 1.9 started. 1.8.8[2] is a minor update to Java Edition that was released on July 28, 2015,[3] to mainly fix security bugs and crashes. 1.8.8 is compatible with servers running 1.8–1.8.7.[2] While it was not the last update to 1.8, it was the last one before the snapshots of 1.9 started. It added and changed many aspects of Minecraft (Java Edition). Among many things, the update made it easier for map makers to create adventure maps, while using the newly added Spectator mode. Now available on all console platforms besides Wii U (for which the update will come later), Minecraft1.8.8 introduces a whole slew of new features to the Console Editions of the game. It corresponds loosely with the Update That Changed The World and the Bountiful update. The update made it easier for map makers to create adventure maps, whilst using the newly added Spectator Mode. It also added many new blocks, items, and mobs; added and extended many commands; and gave way for many more world customization options, among other things. We've been closely tracking the progress of Minecraft1.8 so to help you understand what the new features are we've collated a long list below. There's links to explore each of the features in more detail which takes you to the individual snapshots for this version. Today Mojang released Minecraft1.8.8 - yet another security update, but with a bonus feature! Here's a quick recap about the bug fixes, and instructions for how to update.
