1.8.8^[1] was an update to Minecraft (Java Edition) that was released on July 27, 2015 to mainly fix security bugs. 1.8.8 is compatible with servers running 1.8 – 1.8.7.^[1] While it was not the last update to 1.8, it was the last one before the snapshots of 1.9 started.

A pre-release for 1.8.8 was released earlier on July 27 for players to test,^[2] though the full release of 1.8.8 is identical to this pre-release.

• 1Additions
• 2Changes

Additions[edit]

General[edit]

Realms

• Added the minigame Splatter by SethBling to Realms.^[3]
  • SethBling had originally named the map Splatoon after the Wii U game, but it was renamed by Marc Watson for copyright reasons.^[4]
• Realm-wide resource packs for custom maps and minigames

Changes[edit]

Blocks[edit]

Banners

• Only up to 16 layers are rendered now.

General[edit]

Resource packs

• Now display an error if the pack version number is not 1.
  • Resource packs that do not match the version now require user acknowledgment to use.
    • Resource packs that were selected in a different version are unselected automatically.

Fixes[edit]

38 issues fixed

From released versions before Alpha 0.11.0

• MC-13884 – Hanging snow golems don't throw snowballs.
• MC-27699 – Can't give colored armor with command blocks.
• MC-31158 – releasing the control key before releasing the mouse is interpreted as holding down (mac).
• MC-31569 – Summoning a stacked entity can create an improper error message.
• MC-33450 – Cannot place blocks on 255th layer.
• MC-38041 – Eating when going through portal plays the sound continuously though credits.
• MC-43012 – glass pane z-fighting with itself.
• MC-46616 – Beacon block's beam flickers and glitches.
• MC-47585 – Derailed minecarts sink into the ground.
• MC-47854 – Baby cows are committing suicide.
• MC-48881 – Placing Heads with NBT Data doesn't work.
• MC-51447 – Custom 3d model lighting bug on smooth lighting.
• MC-57677 – Water/lava springs not updating at world gen.
• MC-65621 – Armor Stands are not removed while falling in the void.
• MC-66193 – Armor stands make a sound like a player falling (splat) when they fall.
• MC-70813 – Chests missing when upgrading world from 1.7.x to 1.8.
• MC-71938 – Unable to test ArmorStand for team.
• MC-72217 – ownerName tag isn't affected by /entitydata.
• MC-72554 – Wrong minecart position after placing.
• MC-73110 – Unicode characters not supported in realms description/name.
• MC-73269 – Glitchy item drops in 1.8.1-pre2.
• MC-73731 – Player heads with empty SkullOwner strings cause severe rendering glitches.
• MC-74471 – Server list doesn't close opened connections properly.
• MC-74580 – Marker Tag doesn't make hitbox small anymore.
• MC-74729 – Hopper priorities change.
• MC-75236 – Crash when fireball hits player with thorns.
• MC-75908 – Custom item models render small as dropped, framed, etc.
• MC-76907 – Block reach is a block too short when facing up while on a horse.
• MC-78967 – Player can only configure 3 mouse buttons
• MC-80817 – Server does not start - OSHI/JNA - java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError.
• MC-81080 – Client resource reload upon disconnection.

Private issues

• MC-81018 – Potential server crashing exploit.^[1]
• MC-81405 – Client crashing exploit.^[1]
• MC-82629 – Lag exploit with banners.^[1]

From the current version, hotfixed

• MC-86894 – Realms backups replaced when resetting world.
• MC-87317 – Player list hover text shows when it shouldn't do on realms.
• MC-89108 – Minecraft Realms server backup bug.
• MC-91575 – Realms : Operation in progress in the server - 403.

Video[edit]

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References[edit]

1. ↑ ^abcdefhttps://www.mojang.com/2015/07/minecraft-1-8-8-release/
2. ↑'Minecraft 1.8.8 pre-release is available for testing in the launcher! Not much to say. Bug fixes and improvements!' – @Dinnerbone, July 27, 2015
3. ↑'Splatter', by @SethBling, is now available as a Minecraft Realms minigame! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cG-asw …' – @Marc_IRL, July 27, 2015
4. ↑'Yes I renamed the map Splatter. For what I hoped were obvious reasons. :p' – @Marc_IRL, July 27, 2015

Minecraft 1.8.8 update was published on July 28, 2015, and, like the rest of the patches after the patch 1.8.1 release , adds small fixes, which are likely will not be even noticed by users.
Following fixes were added to the game:
- Added the minigame Splatter to Minecraft Realms.
- Only up to 16 layers are rendered now.
- Now display an error if the pack version number is not 1.
- Fixed bug with colored armor through command blocks.
- Fixed server rendering glitches caused by strings.
- Fixed error message when summoning a stacked enitity.
- Fixed client resource reload upon disconnection.
- Fixed server crashes.
- Fixed client crashes.
- Fixed lag exploit with banners.
As mentioned above, this new update adds not that obvious fixes to the game, but it is impossible to argue that the developers are trying to polish their game as much as possible, work hard and do not forget about version 1.8, while the main forces sent for the development of 'Combat Update', ie version 1.9. For almost a year the game has not seen major changes that could return the interest to players, who got bored of the game, and we hope that this is sucn an update. As the name implies, this is an update of the combat system, which adds a variety of techniques, such as parry sword fighting and other aspects. However, this does not end the list of changes, because other game mechanics, and even the interface will be affected. Full list of future changes is not published, but many fans of the game look forward to it. In the meantime, we can enjoy the latest update of the game, which makes our Minecraft even more reliable and stable.
You can download Minecraft 1.8.8 to your computer by clicking on one of the links below.