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Minecraft 1.0 Update - What's New
The first official release of Minecraft after years in alpha and beta. Added The End dimension, the Ender Dragon boss fight, enchanting, brewing, and animal breeding.
Changes
#Gameplay(5)
- Added The End dimension and Ender Dragon boss fight
- Added enchanting system with enchantment tables
- Added brewing system with potions
- Added animal breeding mechanics
- Added experience points and levels
#Mobs(6)
- Added Ender Dragon as final boss
- Added Mooshroom cow
- Added Snow Golem
- Added Magma Cube
- Added Blaze
- Added Villagers with trading
#Blocks & Items(6)
- Added End Stone and End Portal blocks
- Added brewing stand and cauldron
- Added enchantment table
- Added Ender Chest concept (added later)
- Added Eye of Ender
- Added various potions and splash potions
Server Admin Migration Guide
- First official server release - start fresh or migrate from beta worlds
- World format remains compatible with Beta 1.8+ worlds
Known Issues
- Strongholds may not generate in all worlds
- Ender Dragon fight can cause lag on older hardware
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