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{{about|the removed features in {{el|je}}|the removed features in {{el|be}}|Bedrock Edition removed features}}
{{outdated|edition=java|These features only exist in older versions of ''Java Edition''.}}

Since the beginning of the development of {{JE}}, there have been a number of features that were removed from the game. These features may have been replaced, or a developer decided against the feature later on.

'''Note:''' This page documents only game features that were removed; features of a particular game element that were removed are noted in that element's history. See [[Minecraft:Java Edition unused features]] for features that are still currently in the game.

== Blocks ==
{{main|Removed blocks}}

== Items ==
{{main|Java Edition removed items}}

== Mobs ==
{{main|Java Edition removed entities}}

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== Recipes ==
{{main|Crafting#Removed recipes}}

== Player features ==

=== Beta creative inventory ===
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.3.1]], the [[Minecraft:creative inventory]] (added in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.8|Beta 1.8]]) was a basic 8x9 item selection menu, it was closeable by {{Keys|E}} key (instead of {{Keys|ESC}}) and it lacked categories, search and access to survival mode inventory.

In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 12w21b|12w21b]] for 1.3.1, the old creative inventory was removed and replaced with present-day tab-based creative inventory.

=== Classic creative inventory ===
In [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.0.20a]], the inventory was added as simple screen with selection of blocks. Unlike the beta creative inventory from Beta 1.8, the classic creative inventory was fundamentally different, it didn't had any sliders nor pages (because all blocks fitted into one page) and instead of clicking on block and dragging it into inventory, simply selecting blocks with left click made them instantly appear in hotbar. Classic creative inventory was accessible with {{Keys|B}} key.

Classic creative inventory was absent in Survival Test, and it was fully removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20091231-1856|Indev 0.31 20091231-1856]] and replaced with survival inventory, while the default key to open/close inventory was changed from {{Keys|B}} to {{Keys|I}}.

=== On-screen block indicator ===
Block indicator was added in [[Minecraft:Java Edition pre-Classic rd-20090515|rd-20090515]] to indicate currently selected block. It was located in the upper right corner of screen. Block indicator was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.0.19a|0.0.19a]] and replaced with hotbar.

=== On-screen score indicator ===
In [[Minecraft:Survival Test]] and early [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev|Indev]] versions, the score was displayed in the upper right corner. Players could get score by killing monsters.

This was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20100130]]. Score was later made functional again in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.0.0|1.0.0]], however it is gained by collecting experience points (rather than by directly killing monsters).
[[File:Indev 0.31 20100129-1452.png|thumb|The removed score indicator.]]

=== Player stats ===
In early [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev|Indev]] versions, the player could open the [[Minecraft:inventory]] screen and view their name and three stats: "ATK", "DEF", and “SPD”, probably standing for attack, defense, and speed. These existed only briefly; when asked, Notch stated he could not remember exactly why they were implemented and subsequently removed, and he assumed they were placeholders for "vague plans".<ref>{{reddit|6xkzsp/til_in_early_versions_of_indev_there_were_player|dmgtdr8|I don't even remember putting them in, I assume it was only printed out on that screen as a placeholder for vague plans. I don't think they were ever in the code.|xNotch|September 7, 2017}}</ref>
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[[File:RemovedPlayerStats.png|thumb|The removed player stats.]]

=== Arrow indicator ===
During [[Minecraft:Java Edition Survival Test|Survival Test]] and early [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev|Indev]] versions, an arrow indicator appeared above the hotbar which indicated how many arrows player has left.

[[File:The arrow indicator.jpg|thumb|The arrow indicator]]

=== Sword blocking ===
{{Main article|Sword blocking}}
It was possible to use a [[Minecraft:sword]] in main-hand to block attacks with right click. This feature was removed in 1.9 and attacks are now blocked with [[Minecraft:shield]] instead.

=== Smelting with flint and steel ===
In [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20100129-1447|Indev 0.31 20100129-1447]], players were supposed to smelt [[Minecraft:Ore|ores]] by igniting [[Minecraft:fire]] with [[Minecraft:Flint and Steel|flint and steel]] and throwing items into it (or into [[Minecraft:lava]]). This mechanics was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 20100219|Indev 20100219]] and [[Minecraft:Furnace|furnaces]] were added for smelting instead.

=== Mining rocks with hand ===
During [[Minecraft:Java Edition Survival Test|Survival Test]] and early [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev|Indev]] versions, it was possible to mine and collect rocky materials (like [[Minecraft:stone]], [[Minecraft:Coal Ore|coal ore]], [[Minecraft:Iron Ore|iron ore]], [[Minecraft:Gold Ore|gold ore]] and [[Minecraft:Diamond Ore|diamond ore]]) with hand. This was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20100201-2227|Indev 0.31 20100201-2227]] and mining rocks now always require a [[Minecraft:pickaxe]], otherwise nothing drops when broken.

=== Eating increases health ===
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.8]] before hunger bar was added, eating food directly increased health.

=== Oxygen bar instantly refilling ===
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13]], the oxygen bar instantly refilled upon leaving the underwater. This behavior was removed in 1.13 and oxygen bar now gradually refills.

=== Sprinting in water ===
Prior to Java Edition 1.13, the player could [[Minecraft:Sprinting|sprint]] in [[Minecraft:water]]. This feature was removed in 1.13 and replaced with [[Minecraft:swimming]] mechanic.

=== Skipping ladders ===
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.5]], players could climb ladders spaced every other block, which was especially useful to save materials. This feature was removed in Beta 1.5.

=== Hiding from monsters inside tall plants ===
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.9]], survival mode players could hide by walking into tall plants (such as [[Minecraft:Tall Grass|tall grass]], [[Minecraft:Large Fern|large ferns]], [[Minecraft:Peony|peonies]], [[Minecraft:Rose Bush|rose bushes]], [[Minecraft:Lilac|lilacs]], [[Minecraft:Sunflower|sunflowers]], [[Minecraft:Sugar Cane|sugar canes]] or [[Minecraft:vines]]) to prevent monsters from attacking them. This feature was removed in 1.9.<ref>[[Minecraft:bugtracker:MC/issues/MC-3626|MC-3626]]</ref>

=== Notch dropping an apple ===
Before [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.3.1|1.3.1]], players named "[[Minecraft:Notch]]" would drop an [[Minecraft:apple]] along with the rest of their inventory upon death. Apples were otherwise unobtainable before [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.8 Pre-release|Beta 1.8 Pre-release]].

=== Old walking animation for players ===
Before [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.0.9|Alpha v1.0.9]], the walking animation for the player and the human mob was different; the player and the human mob would swing their arms wildly to their sides while walking like cartoons.

=== Old multiplayer player death animation ===
Before [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.6.1|1.6.1]], on player death while playing in multiplayer, the player would stay standing, leap a little bit, and then disappear. In 1.6.1, this was replaced with the player falling onto the side and then disappearing.

=== Custom player skin reverting to the default skin on death ===
Before the [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.6.1|1.6.1]] update, custom player skins would revert to the default Steve skin on the death screen. This feature was removed sometime during the 1.6 full release update's development.

=== Broken player hand when riding ===
When player entered rideable entity (such as [[Minecraft:Minecart|minecarts]] or [[Minecraft:Boat|boats]]), switched to third-person view and then switched back to first-person view, player's hand was visibly misplaced. This was fixed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.9|1.9]] (snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 15w44b|15w44b]]).<ref>[[Minecraft:bugtracker:MC/issues/MC-1349|MC-1349]]</ref>

=== Camera view pivot ===

When [[Minecraft:Options#Video Settings|View Bobbing]] is enabled, vertical player movement affects the camera by pivoting it up and down. Upwards movement pivots the camera upwards whilst downwards movement pivots the camera downwards.
Removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.14|1.14]] for performance reasons.

=== On-screen version number ===
[[File:Numerical Display.png|thumb|Version display in the top left of the screen ([[Java Edition Beta 1.6 Test Build 3]]).]]
[[File:Exclusive All Text Display.png|thumb|All-text version display in the top left of the screen ([[PC Gamer Demo]]).]]
Starting with [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.0.2a|Classic 0.0.2a]], all subsequent versions until [[Minecraft:Java Edition RC2|RC2]] had text displayed in the top left corner of the screen that displayed the version. Versions between [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.6.5|Beta 1.6.5]] and [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.7.3|Beta 1.7.3]] did not have this text. From [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.0.2a|Classic 0.0.2a]] to [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20100206-1437|Indev 0.31 20100206-1437]], only the version number was displayed, but after [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev|Indev]] it switched from being "[[Minecraft:0.31]]" to being called "[[Minecraft:Minecraft Indev]]" ([[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 20100206-2034|Indev 20100206-2034]]), the word "Minecraft" was shown before the version number. In the [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha|Alpha]] development stage, the text read "Minecraft Alpha v#.#.#(_0#)." In the [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta|Beta]] development stage, the text read "Minecraft Beta #.#(_0#)." This feature was only partially removed, for, among other things, the version number can now be shown by opening the [[Minecraft:debug screen]] while in-game. Before [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.2.2|Alpha v1.2.2]], the version number did not display on the [[Minecraft:main menu]] screen.
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=== "Unlicensed Copy" message ===
[[File:Unlicenced Copy.png|thumb|"Unlicensed Copy" message in the top left of the screen ([[Java Edition Beta 1.7.3]]).]]
From [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.6 Test Build 3|Beta 1.6 Test Build 3]] to [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.7.3|Beta 1.7.3]], a message reading "Minecraft Beta #.#.#(_0#) Unlicensed Copy :( (Or logged in from another location). Purchase at [[Minecraft:minecraft.net]]" was shown in the top-left corner if the player was detected to be running an unlicensed or cracked version of the game.{{more info needed|Under what specific conditions is the game considered unlicensed?}} This would also force the version number to be displayed, including in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.6.5|Beta 1.6.5]] and later which normally had the version number hidden. The message was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.8|Beta 1.8]].
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=== Demo gameplay timer ===
Demo gameplay timer was a feature (in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Demo (PC Gamer)|PC Gamer Demo]]) that shown player a visual indication about remaining time of gameplay before game locks and player would need to purchase a full game. Player had 100 minutes left for gameplay (equal to five [[Minecraft:Daylight cycle|days]] in-game) and timer was located in the upper right corner of screen.

=== On-menu screen notices ===
On-menu screen notices was a feature that allowed player to receive important notices about major game changes. This feature existed only in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.5.2]] with written text "'''NOTICE!''' Minecraft 1.6 is available for manual download. Please click <u>here</u> for more information." and was never used in any prior, nor later versions.

=== Achievements ===
[[Minecraft:Achievement/Java Edition|Achievements]] were available between [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.5|Beta 1.5]] and full release [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.11.2|1.11.2]] (snapshot [[Minecraft:17w06a]]). They were ultimately replaced by [[Minecraft:advancement]]s. Editions other than ''Java Edition'' still have achievements instead, although they use a different system, being synced per Xbox Live or PlayStation account and not separated by worlds.

=== Pre-loaded items ===
{{cleanup|section=1|some of the images used here seem anachronistic or even sourced from the completely wrong edition, or are of completely unexpected block states}}
Different versions in Minecraft's history had items pre-spawned in the player's inventory. Here is a table below:
{| class="mw-collapsible wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="2" |Version range
! rowspan="2" |Block
! rowspan="2" |Count
! rowspan="2" |Slot
! rowspan="2" |Obtainable?
|-
!First
!Last
|-
| rowspan="9" |[[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.0.19a|0.0.19a]]
| rowspan="9" |[[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.0.19a_06|0.0.19a_06]]
|[[File:Stone JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|1
|0
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Dirt JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|1
|1
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Sponge JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|1
|2
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Oak Planks JE3 BE1.png|32px]]
|1
|3
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Oak Sapling JE2.png|32px]]
|1
|4
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Oak Log (UD) JE2.png|32px]]
|1
|5
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Oak Leaves JE2.png|32px]]
|1
|6
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Glass JE1.png|32px]]
|1
|7
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Gravel JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|1
|8
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
| rowspan="9" |[[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.0.20a|0.0.20a]]
| rowspan="9" |[[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.0.23a_01|0.0.23a_01]]
|[[File:Stone JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|1
|0
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Cobblestone JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|1
|1
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Dirt JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|1
|2
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Oak Planks JE3 BE1.png|32px]]
|1
|3
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Oak Log (UD) JE2.png|32px]]
|1
|4
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Oak Leaves JE2.png|32px]]
|1
|5
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Oak Sapling JE2.png|32px]]
|1
|6
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Dandelion JE1.png|32px]]
|1
|7
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Rose JE1.png|32px]]
|1
|8
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.26 SURVIVAL TEST|0.26st]]
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.30|0.30-s]]
|[[File:TNT JE1.png|32px]]
|10
|8
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
| rowspan="9" |[[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.28|0.28]]
| rowspan="9" |[[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20091223-0040|in-1223-0040]]
|[[File:Stone JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|1
|0
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Cobblestone JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|1
|1
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Bricks JE1.png|32px]]
|1
|2
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Dirt JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|1
|3
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Oak Log (UD) JE2.png|32px]]
|1
|4
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Oak Planks JE3 BE1.png|32px]]
|1
|5
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Oak Leaves JE2.png|32px]]
|1
|6
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Glass JE3 BE1.png|32px]]
|1
|7
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Smooth Stone Slab Top JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|1
|8
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
| rowspan="4" |[[Minecraft:Java_Edition Indev 0.31 20091223-0040|in-1223-0040]] (survival)
| rowspan="4" |[[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20091223-1459|in-1223-1459]]
|[[File:Smooth Stone Slab JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|99
|5
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Stone JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|99
|6
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Water JE1.png|32px]]
|99
|7
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Lava BE2.png|32px]]
|99
|8
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
| rowspan="4" |[[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20091231-1856|in-1231-1856]]
| rowspan="4" |[[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20091231-2033|in-1231-2033]]
|[[File:Stone JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|99
|0
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Bookshelf JE1.png|32px]]
|99
|1
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:TNT JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|99
|2
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Oak Leaves JE2.png|32px]]
|99
|3
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Minecraft:Java_Edition Indev 0.31 20091231-2147|in-1231-2147]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20091231-2255|in-1231-2255]]
|[[File:TNT JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|99
|7
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Bookshelf JE1.png|32px]]
|99
|8
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
| rowspan="3" |[[Minecraft:Java_Edition Indev 0.31 20100104-2154|in-104-2154]]
| rowspan="3" |[[Minecraft:Java_Edition Indev 0.31 20100107-2010|in-107-2010]]
|[[File:Torch (texture) JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|99
|6
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:TNT JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|99
|7
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Bookshelf JE1.png|32px]]
|99
|8
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="4" |[[Minecraft:Java_Edition Indev 0.31 20100109-1939|in-109-1939]]
|[[File:Fire 1 (texture) JE2-a2.gif|32px]]
|99
|5
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Torch (texture) JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|99
|6
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:TNT JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|99
|7
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Bookshelf JE1.png|32px]]
|99
|8
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="7" |[[Minecraft:Java_Edition Indev 0.31 20100109-2000|in-109-2000]]
|[[File:Spring Green Cloth.png|32px]]
|99
|2
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Glass JE3 BE1.png|32px]]
|99
|3
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Oak Planks JE3 BE1.png|32px]]
|99
|4
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Fire 1 (texture) JE2-a2.gif|32px]]
|99
|5
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Torch (texture) JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|99
|6
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:TNT JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|99
|7
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Bookshelf JE1.png|32px]]
|99
|8
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
| rowspan="10" |[[Minecraft:Java_Edition Indev 0.31 20100110|in-110]]
| rowspan="10" |[[Minecraft:Java_Edition Indev 0.31 20100113-2015|in-113]]
|[[File:Iron Shovel JE1.png|32px]]
|1
|0
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Iron Pickaxe JE1.png|32px]]
|1
|1
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Iron Axe JE1.png|32px]]
|1
|2
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Flint and Steel JE1.png|32px]]
|1
|3
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:White Wool JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|99
|4
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Glass JE3 BE1.png|32px]]
|99
|5
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Torch (texture) JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|99
|6
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:TNT JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|99
|7
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Bookshelf JE1.png|32px]]
|99
|8
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Apple JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|99
|9
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
| rowspan="11" |[[Minecraft:Java_Edition Indev 0.31 20100114|in-114]]
| rowspan="11" |[[Minecraft:Java_Edition Indev 0.31 20100122-1708|in-122-1708]]
|[[File:Iron Shovel JE1.png|32px]]
|1
|0
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Iron Pickaxe JE1.png|32px]]
|1
|1
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Iron Axe JE1.png|32px]]
|1
|2
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Flint and Steel JE1.png|32px]]
|1
|3
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:White Wool JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|99
|4
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Glass JE3 BE1.png|32px]]
|99
|5
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Torch (texture) JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|99
|6
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:TNT JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|99
|7
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Bookshelf JE1.png|32px]]
|99
|8
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Apple JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|99
|9
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Water Spawner.png|32px]]
|99
|10
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="14" |[[Minecraft:Java_Edition Indev 0.31 20100122-2251|in-122-2251]]
|[[File:Iron Shovel JE1.png|32px]]
|1
|0
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Iron Pickaxe JE1.png|32px]]
|1
|1
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Iron Axe JE2.png|32px]]
|1
|2
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Flint and Steel JE1.png|32px]]
|1
|3
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:White Wool JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|50
|4
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Glass JE3 BE1.png|32px]]
|50
|5
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Torch (texture) JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|50
|6
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:TNT JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|50
|7
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Bookshelf JE1.png|32px]]
|50
|8
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Apple JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|50
|9
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Water Spawner.png|32px]]
|5
|10
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Lava Spawner.png|32px]]
|5
|11
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Bow JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|1
|12 ?
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Arrow (item) JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|50
|13 ?
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20100129-1447|in-129-1447]]
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20100130|in-130]]
|[[File:Flint and Steel JE2.png|32px]]
|1
|8
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Minecraft:Java Edition Infdev 20100227-1414|inf-227-1414]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Minecraft:Java Edition Infdev 20100227-1433|inf-227-1433]]
|[[File:Glass JE3 BE1.png|32px]]
|999
|0
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Oak Planks JE3 BE1.png|32px]]
|990
|1
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="8" |[[Minecraft:Java Edition Infdev 20100313|inf-313]]
|[[File:Glass JE3 BE1.png|32px]]
|999
|0
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Oak Planks JE3 BE1.png|32px]]
|999
|1
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Torch (texture) JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|999
|2
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Flint and Steel JE3 BE1.png|32px]]
|999
|3
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Diamond Shovel JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|999
|4
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Diamond Pickaxe JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|999
|5
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Lava BE2.png|32px]]
|999
|7
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Water JE1.png|32px]]
|999
|8
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="9" |[[Minecraft:Java Edition Infdev 20100316|inf-316]]
|[[File:Diamond Axe JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|999
|0
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Diamond Shovel JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|999
|1
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Diamond Pickaxe JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|999
|2
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Torch (texture) JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|999
|3
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Flint and Steel JE3 BE1.png|32px]]
|999
|4
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Oak Planks JE3 BE1.png|32px]]
|999
|5
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Glass JE3 BE1.png|32px]]
|999
|6
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Bow JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|999
|7
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Arrow (item) JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|999
|8
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
| rowspan="9" |[[Minecraft:Java Edition Infdev 20100320|inf-320]]
| rowspan="9" |[[Minecraft:Java Edition Infdev 20100325-1640|inf-325-1640]]
|[[File:Diamond Axe JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|64
|0
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Diamond Shovel JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|64
|1
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Diamond Pickaxe JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|64
|2
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Torch (texture) JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|64
|3
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Flint and Steel JE3 BE1.png|32px]]
|64
|4
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:TNT JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|64
|5
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Glass JE3 BE1.png|32px]]
|64
|6
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Bow JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|64
|7
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Arrow (item) JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|64
|8
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
| colspan="2" |[[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.0.17|Alpha 1.0.17]]
|[[File:Fence item.png|32px]]
|64
|0
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="6" |[[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.3|Beta 1.3-1]]
|[[File:Torch (texture) JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|64
|0
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Diamond Pickaxe JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|64
|1
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Diamond Shovel JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|64
|2
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Diamond Axe JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|64
|3
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Red Bed (item) JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|1
|4
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Red Bed (item) JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|63
|5
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
| colspan="2" rowspan="9" |[[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.9 Prerelease 3|Beta 1.9 pre3-1]]
|[[File:Enchanting Table JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|64
|0
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Bookshelf JE1.png|32px]]
|64
|1
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Filled End Portal Frame JE1.png|32px]]
|64
|2
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:End Portal (cube) (inventory) JE1.png|32px]]
|64
|3
|{{Tc|No}}
|-
|[[File:Oak Log (UD) JE2.png|32px]]
|1
|4
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Oak Planks JE4 BE2.png|32px]]
|1
|5
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Oak Leaves JE3 BE4.png|32px]]
|1
|6
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Torch (texture) JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|1
|7
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Smooth Stone Slab Top JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|1
|8
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
| rowspan="9" |[[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20091223-1457|Indev 0.31 20091223-1457]] ([[Minecraft:Creative]])
| rowspan="9" |[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.2.5|Release 1.2.5]]
|[[File:Stone JE4.png|32px]]
|1
|0
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Cobblestone JE3 BE2.png|32px]]
|1
|1
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Dirt JE2 BE2.png|32px]]
|1
|2
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Bricks JE4 BE2.png|32px]]
|1
|3
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Oak Log (UD) JE2.png|32px]]
|1
|4
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Oak Planks JE4 BE2.png|32px]]
|1
|5
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Oak Leaves JE3 BE4.png|32px]]
|1
|6
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Torch (texture) JE2 BE1.png|32px]]
|1
|7
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|-
|[[File:Smooth Stone Slab Top JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|1
|8
|{{Tc|Yes}}
|}

Since [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.3.1]], creating a new world in [[Minecraft:Creative]] mode no longer spawns the player with any items in their inventory.

== High-distance anomalies ==
Many of the game's mechanics would break down in strange ways when at a large distance from the origin of the world. The vast majority of these effects have been patched, or at least minimised, in modern versions.

=== Hard limits ===
{{main|Java Edition hard limits}}
For elements of the game which are integer-aligned, such as the positions of blocks, Java Edition uses integer data types, which can be either 32-bit or 64-bit. 32-bit integers were more commonly used in older versions, which allowed for 4,294,967,296 possible distinct integer values, ranging from -2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647. Exceeding these boundaries, such as by using an external editor to move the player to beyond 2,147,483,647 blocks from the origin as to force the game to load blocks beyond this position, often would result in major game-breaking bugs and crashes.

Accessing such regions is now much more difficult than it was previously, as distance is now much more restrictive, requiring modifications to the game to allow these limits to be exposed.

=== Floating point imprecision ===
For elements of the game which are not integer-aligned, such as the positions of entities, Java Edition uses 64-bit floating point (or "double") values for arithmetic and storage of relevant variables. However, there are odd cases in which a 32-bit floating point value is used instead. Such cases are rare in the modern game (a full list of those which still exist in 1.20 can be found at [[Minecraft:Java Edition distance effects]]), however older versions of the game used 32-bit values (or unnecessarily casted from and to them, resulting in data loss which could have easily been avoided without this pointless casting) much more heavily, resulting in a plethora of strange gameplay bugs which were tied to how far the player was from the center of the world, getting twice as intense for every integer power of 2 blocks the player went from the center.

[[File:World rendering precision loss.gif|right|thumb|The rendering precision loss bug, one of the more famous float bugs.]]
One of the most notable floating point precision loss bugs is where the rendering of the world stops being accurate depending on the player's position. Commonly experienced alongside (and frequently, and incorrectly, blamed on) the Far Lands, the position at which blocks render does not match up with that of entities and other world elements such as the [[Minecraft:hitbox]]es of blocks. At 8,388,608 blocks and beyond, the game assumes the player is standing at the edge or corner of each block, and always renders the blocks of the world as if they player is standing at one of those corners. This effect is difficult to describe in text, and is best experienced firsthand.

Most of the other issues regarding floating point imprecision deal with the creation of particles, spawning of entities, and (prior to their standardisation in 1.8 with json files, which fixed all of these permanently) the geometrical distortion of block models.

A comprehensive list of since-fixed issues, as well as breakdowns of how they progress, can be found at [[Minecraft:Java Edition distance effects/Historical effects]].

=== Boundary effects ===
{{main|World boundary}}

Boundary effects refer to oddities which arise due to hardcoded numerical limits in the game, such as the 30 million wall (as opposed to hard limits, which are defined by the programming language and/or computer architecture rather than the game code).

The current world boundary as of 1.21 is a "pseudo-wall" which exists at 30 million blocks from the origin, a chunk beyond the [[Minecraft:world border]]. (This is defined as a "pseudo-wall" rather than a true wall as rather than being solid and preventing passage like the world border or a solid block does, the player's position is instead set to 30 million by the game if the player attempts to exceed it, which can be seen by the fact that the walking animation, step sounds and view bobbing can still be experienced by walking into the wall, as does the sounds of flying with an elytra.)

However, previous versions had much stranger effects at great distances. The world boundary was something commonly experienced in Classic and Indev due to worlds being small by design. The first versions of Infdev, which did away with such boundaries, therefore had no such effects, instead exposing the existing hard limits of the game (although experiencing these was effectively impossible due to floating point bugs rendering the game unplayable much earlier).

The version of Infdev released on March 13, 2010 reimplemented a boundary at 32 million blocks, likely to prevent access to the then-relatively-new Far Lands which existed at a bit over 33 million blocks. This boundary was considerably different and buggier than those from Indev, although this was largely to be expected due to it being effectively impossible to reach legitimately. Beyond this 32 million limit, blocks would no longer exist at all, and give way to an empty void. When [[Minecraft:History of world generation|major changes to world generation]] brought the Far Lands much closer to the world origin later that same month, however, the world boundary still remained at 32 million, meaning the Far Lands were completely possible to reach without modding the game.

[[File:InfdevFarBeyond32000000.png|right|thumb|Looking back at the world from beyond the 32 million limit.]]
Updating blocks next to this void would cause the game to freeze due to it having to calculate an immense amount of lighting updates. This void could still be traversed by entities normally until the April 13 build, in which entities that render it would become stuck in place and jitter eternally. This was later fixed in an unknown version.

In Alpha v1.2.0, the boundary effects would get stranger than before. While previously no blocks would render beyond this point, Alpha v1.2.0 and onwards would cause a strange phenomenon in which chunks would appear to generate, but would be intangible, appear fully lit, and generated features such as trees and ores would not generate at all in these chunks.

[[File:Fake chunks ocean.png|right|thumb|The corner of the world in 1.0.0.]]
For reasons which remain completely unknown to this day, Beta 1.8 would shrink the world boundaries inwards from 32 million blocks out to only 30 million blocks out. While the effects would remain similar, with blocks beyond the 30 million boundary appearing fully lit and ignoring collision and feature generation, these fake chunks would only generate a small distance out from this boundary, stopping at 30,000,064, or four chunks from the boundary. In addition, any entity attempting to surpass 30,000,032 would again be stuck in a jittery stasis, with players in particular having their heads twist unnaturally if looking around after this point (a bug that was patched in 12w03a, where facing direction would no longer change and preventing this unnatural twisting).

With the client-server split in snapshot 12w18a for 1.3 ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.3.1/List of broken features|a change which broke many other things about the game]]), the stasis bug was actually fixed, and fake chunks could be generated beyond the 30,000,064 point, allowing for the player to keep flying outwards until 32,000,000 blocks, where they would be kicked out of the game due to being in an illegal position, revealing that not all elements of the 32,000,000 limit had been removed from the game yet. 12w27a, a later snapshot for 1.3, would clamp nether portal positions to be within the 30 million limit.

1.7 and 1.8 started to make major changes to the world boundary to bring it to its modern state. 1.7 first made all blocks beyond 30 million completely solid, including air. Said wall could still be surpassed, however, by flying over it, as it only extended to the 32-bit limit on the Y-axis, allowing for 32 million blocks to be reached once more and the illegal position game crash triggered. The boundary became more unstable from version to version throughout 1.8's development, with the end result on its release being that chunks beyond 30 million blocks would no longer render, and teleporting beyond 30 million would crash the game. 1.9 would allow chunks beyond 30 million blocks to render once more, and prevent teleportation beyond 30 million blocks at all. Little has changed about the world boundary between this point and 1.21.

=== Far Lands ===
{{main|Far Lands (Java Edition)}}

==== Basic theory ====
The Far Lands were a complex terrain phenomenon which arise due to a major bug in terrain generation works. Generally, "far lands" are the result of what happens when a given [[Minecraft:noise generator]] exceeds the largest value it can handle, resulting in an integer overflow and resulting in the generated values reaching unnatural magnitudes. The term "Far Lands" in isolation most commonly refers to what results from "low noise" and "high noise" overflowing simultaneously.

===== What the Far Lands are not =====
{{:Far Lands/What the Far Lands are not}}

==== The Far Lands ====
[[File:Corner Far Lands.png|thumb|The "corner" of the Far Lands, at ±12,550,821 on both X and Z axes.]]
In their most well-known iteration, the Far Lands manifested as a sort of "wall" which would extend from the lowest point of the world to the very top. This wall contained a series of holes in it, with these holes reaching back almost infinitely, with only minor changes even after millions of blocks. The density of a cross-section of this wall was roughly 50%, with solid portions and hollow portions being around equal. Given their positions at the four sides of a world, there regions are often referred to as the "Edge Far Lands" when distinction from other regions of a world is necessary, and, due to their "Swiss cheese"-like formation, informally as "The Loop". 

Since the Far Lands existed on both the X and Z axes, it is entirely possible for them to "intersect" each other when surpassing their starting point on both axes. The resulting terrain, named the "Corner Far Lands" in analogy to the vertices of a square, is markedly different from that of the edge regions: the world appears to be solid layers of terrain arranged on top of each other with air gaps in between. Due to this distinctive morphology, the Corner Far Lands are also informally referred to as "The Stack". The terrain seen in these regions is comparable to that which is seen in [[Minecraft:the Nether]]. Often, major diagonal or oblique patterns can be seen within the generated terrain, which, if they exist, are especially obvious at the beginning of the corner Far Lands.

In the unmodified game, only four sets each of the edge and corner Far Lands can exist in a world, from the noise overflowing on the X and Z axes. However, game modifications can modify aspects of either chunk saving or terrain generation in ways that ultimately allows for noise to overflow on the Y axis as well. Such modifications reveal two more sets of Edge Far Lands for a total of six sets (corresponding to the faces of a cube), eight sets of Corner Far Lands from these Y axis Edge Far Lands intersecting X and Z axis Edge Far Lands for a total of twelve sets (corresponding to the edges of a cube), and new regions in which all three axes simultaneously overflow due to Y axis Edge Far Lands intersecting the existing Corner Far Lands, with eight of these regions in total (corresponding to the vertices of a cube). These regions, referred to as the "Vertex Far Lands", are incredibly unstable; sometimes these regions are completely solid, other times are completely empty, and other times still feature incredibly strange terrain atypical of even "The Loop" or "The Stack".

With default settings, the noise would overflow at twice the distance on the Y axis as it does on the X and Z axes, at around 25,101,640 blocks.

==== The Farther Lands ====
[[File:Edge farlands turning into farther lands.png|thumb|The Edge Far Lands are on the right, with the comparatively featureless Edge Farther Lands on the left.]]
The Farther Lands is the name given to another noise overflow which, by default, happens at a greater distance than the normal Far Lands. Whereas the usual Far Lands arise from the overflowing of "low noise" and "high noise", the Farther Lands sees "selector noise" break down instead. Low noise and high noise are two different noise generators which the game uses to generate the potential fundamental shape of terrain, whereas selector noise chooses whether low noise or high noise is used to actually generate the terrain at that given point. When the conventional Far Lands start, despite both low noise and high noise overflowing simultaneously, selector noise still functions normally, meaning that there is still a large amount of possible variation in the shape of the Far Lands.

When selector noise does eventually break, which happens at roughly 1,004,065,920 blocks from the world origin, it follows that the variation between low and high noise also breaks down. Like how the usual Far Lands is a series of straight tunnels, the Farther Lands divides the world into a series of straight regions, with low noise used exclusively in one region and high noise in others. As such, the variation usually seen in the Far Lands vanishes after the Farther Lands.

The Corner Farther Lands take this effect to an extreme: while the normal Corner Far Lands are rich in nuance, the Corner Farther Lands are almost devoid of it. The beginning of the corner makes this all the more obvious, and also highlights edge Farther Lands-corner Far Lands intersections, making the aforementioned straight line regions clear to see.

==== Before inf-20100327 ====
[[File:Overflowing old noise.png|thumb|The stone wall at 33,554,432 blocks from the origin in inf-20100227-1433.]]
Terrain generation was much simpler in versions before March 27, 2010. While in modern versions, the noise generator used for terrain is 3D, earlier versions used a purely 2D noise generator for the world instead. The resulting terrain was much more cliff-based as a result, and overhangs were an impossibility. In addition, noise incremented much slower than the modern noise generator does, resulting in it overflowing at 33,554,432 blocks out (coincidentally a power of 2).

Rather than featuring a series of holes, this noise generator instead created a huge, featureless wall as it broke, as the purely 2D nature of the noise forbids any overhangs from generating. This wall is completely solid stone and extends infinitely outwards when it starts. Occasionally, the faces of this wall may appear ridged like a radiator or heat sink, resulting in a slightly more gradual transformation of the terrain.

==== Further investigations ====
While largely removed as of Beta 1.8, simple modifications to the game can effectively reintroduce them, in which case they behave effectively identically to how they did before, but much more stable due to the fixing of the vast majority of high-distance precision loss effects in earlier versions which caused lag and hindered movement. In addition, several aspects of the Far Lands persisted into later versions:
*The Far Lands also existed on the y-axis at twice the distance as they did on the x-axis. While obviously unobservable due to blocks not being able to exist at all outside of a certain height range, abuse of the [[Minecraft:Old Customized]] world type in which the height scale is increased to absurd values could allow for the positive Y-axis Far Lands, or "Sky Far Lands", to generate within vanilla bounds without modding.
*Beta 1.8 fixed the Far Lands by adding code to the noise generator to have it repeat after a certain amount of units. It is possible to have the amount of times the generator repeats to itself overflow, although the effects of this are not possible to see in vanilla worlds (it would only break down after almost 54 quadrillion blocks). However, further exploitation of Old Customized to set the coordinate scale to even more ludicrous values brings this overflow point into vanilla bounds once more. As setting it to values like these causes normal terrain to become incredibly chaotic, the point at where it breaks is difficult to see.
**For low and high noise, these overflowed regions are called the Fartherer Lands, and for selector noise, the Farthest Lands.

Modding has allowed for y-axis Far and Farther Lands, the Fartherer and Farthest Lands, and 64-bit versions of the Far and Farther Lands (distinct from the Fartherer and Farthest Lands in while they appear at the same locations as them, they result from 64-bit noise breaking normally rather than the modulo that prevents 32-bit noise from breaking itself) to be seen in their natural habitats.

{{-}}

== Generated structures ==
=== Brick pyramid ===
{{main|Brick pyramid}}

Brick pyramids were tall experimental generated structures made up exclusively of [[Minecraft:bricks]]. They were added in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Infdev 20100227-1414]] and they were removed from the game in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Infdev 20100327]].

These were entirely composed of bricks - the pyramids did not have any rooms inside, however caves could generate through them [[Minecraft:Java Edition Infdev 20100325-1640]] due to caves being able to generate through any blocks at the time (including trees and other structures they should not be able to).

These were most likely intended for testing structure generation in infinite worlds. As blocks did not drop items at the start of Infdev due to entity code still being reworked, brick blocks could not be collected from pyramids for most of their existence.

=== Starting house ===
{{main|Starting house}}

The starting house was a building which generated at the center of Indev maps. The player would spawn inside of the starting house when the world was first generated.

This structure was added in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20100124-2119]], and was initially comprised of [[Minecraft:mossy cobblestone]], with two [[Minecraft:Torch]]es inside. The starting house was reworked in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 20100213]], having a [[Minecraft:stone]] floor and walls made of [[Minecraft:oak planks]].

Early iterations of the starting house contained a series of chests, which would harbor almost every block and item in the entire game at that point. These chests went through a series of changes, before being removed from the starting house entirely in later iterations.

The starting house was removed at [[Minecraft:Java Edition Infdev 20100227-1414]] due to terrain generation being redone to accommodate infinite worlds, ditching the limited worlds of Indev and earlier.

=== Obsidian wall ===
{{main|Obsidian wall}}

In [[Minecraft:Java Edition Infdev 20100227-1414]], two obsidian walls generated in the world as to mark the orthogonal directions. One of these walls would appear where the X-axis was at 0, and another where the Z-axis was 0. The player would spawn at the point where these two walls intersected.

Like with the brick pyramids, these were a debugging feature, and were not implemented as a source of [[Minecraft:obsidian]] for players due to the inability for blocks to drop items at the time.

These walls would no longer generate as of [[Minecraft:Java Edition Infdev 20100313]].

=== Monolith ===
{{main|Monolith}}

Monoliths were a terrain bug which existed from late Infdev to late Alpha. Occurring when the noise generators for handling the shape of terrain output specific values, these structures would consist of the terrain being "inverted" in a given region of space. Outwardly, they appear as sheer stone cliffs which reach the top of the world. Ore and sediment [[Minecraft:ore (feature)|blob]]s could be seen to generate in the sides of these, as could water and lava [[Minecraft:spring]]s. Further examination of these reveal that the area underneath these monoliths is completely empty all the way down to the bedrock layers, further proving that the terrain is "inverted", as air regions and solid regions have completely switched places. [[Minecraft:Water]] would generate in this empty space below monoliths, as the game would consider any air space below a given point that did not belong to a cave or other structure as an "ocean", and fill it with water accordingly.

Due to being "inverted" sections of terrain, it is exceedingly likely that monoliths would generate up infinitely (or at least up until the vertical Far Lands) were they given sufficient space. Due to their version range, they were limited to 128 blocks. Monoliths could also fully enclose regions of normal terrain - when seen from below, these would appear as sheer cliffs, like all non-monolith terrain.

Monoliths came with the [[Minecraft:Java Edition Infdev 20100611]], which overhauled terrain a third time in the Infdev development period, they persisted up until [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.1.2_01]]. Alpha v1.2.0 redid terrain generation once more, such that completely different noise generators were used for terrain, which no longer had the potential to cause these bugs. However, despite this, [[Minecraft:Old Customized]] worlds were still capable of generating monolith structures by defining a negative "Biome Scale Weight" value<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/AntVenom/comments/5kmsve/monoliths_consistently_spawning_in_certain_biomes/</ref> from snapshot [[Minecraft:14w17a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.8]] to snapshot [[Minecraft:18w05a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13|1.13]], prior to the removal of the "Customized" world type altogether in the next 1.13 snapshot [[Minecraft:18w06a]]. Monoliths could also be generated from 1.16 to 1.17.1 by using customized worlds to set a biome's scale to a negative number.

<gallery>
Monolith twin.png|A large monolith as seen from atop another large monolith.
Monolith hole.png|A section of regular terrain inside a monolith.
Monolith cavernL.png|The area underneath a monolith, next to a beach.
Monolith cavernR.png|Same position, different angle.
Monolith insidecave.png|Looking at the beach from directly below the monolith.
Monolith inverse.png|The previously mentioned regular terrain affecting the area underneath the monolith.
Map2-day original.png|An isometric render of a map with many monoliths. (12 total)
</gallery>

=== Placeholder trees ===
{{main|Tree}}
There are several cases in the game in which unique species of tree use the logs and leaves primarily associated with other trees. Two prominent examples are pine trees, which use spruce logs and leaves, and swamp trees, which use oak logs and leaves, rather than either of these having dedicated blocks. As a result of this, they cannot be grown from saplings, and can only be encountered when generating new chunks.

In [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.7.2]]'s development, when biomes were being added to the game, two trees were added to the then-new biomes which also reused the logs and leaves of existing trees. However, these were a temporary measure, as later in development, they were given logs and leaves of their own, alongside saplings, planks and further wood products.

Specifically, these were the acacia tree, and the dark oak tree. The acacia tree reused jungle logs and oak leaves, and dark oak trees used spruce logs and oak leaves.

<gallery>
JungleAcaciaTREE.png|An acacia tree with jungle logs and oak leaves.
Spruce Oak Tree.png|A dark oak tree with spruce logs and oak leaves.
</gallery>

=== Village aspects ===
{{main|Village}}
[[Minecraft:Village]]s have seen multiple changes in generation since their introduction. Due to these changes, some may consider villages which generated in previous versions, or at least certain buildings within them, as "removed" structures.

==== Old village ====
{{main|Village/Structures (old)}}

Old villages and old zombie villages could generate in plains, savanna, taiga, and desert [[Minecraft:biome]]s. The type of [[Minecraft:village]], and therefore the style of all structures within it, was determined by the biome where the village well was located. All village biome variants were essentially palette swaps of each other. The "old villages" were not known as such until [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.14]].

==== Gravel roads ====
{{main|Village#Paths|Village/Structures (old)}}
Before [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.10]], [[Minecraft:village]]s used [[Minecraft:gravel]] with [[Minecraft:cobblestone]] underneath to signify roads; however, in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.10]], [[Minecraft:grass path]]s were added to signify village roads. However, grass paths sensibly were only generated where they replaced [[Minecraft:grass blocks]], and gravel paths still existed until [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.14]], when the [[Minecraft:jigsaw]] system broke it.<ref>{{bug|MC-147895}}</ref>

==== Savanna village ====
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.10]], plains villages would generate in savanna [[Minecraft:biome]]s. Plains villages was replaced by savanna villages made out of acacia derived blocks.

==== Desert village ====
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.3.1]], plains villages would generate in desert [[Minecraft:biome]]s. Plains villages was replaced by desert villages made out of sandstone derived blocks.

Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.8]], plains wells would generate in desert villages. Plains wells was replaced by desert wells made out of sandstone derived blocks.

=== Stronghold glass pillars ===
{{conjecture|section=1}}
{{Infobox structure
|title=Glass Pillar
|image=Glass Pillar.png
|biome=Any
|blocks={{BlockLink|Glass}}
|canspawn=No
|defaultimagesize=8x540px}}

Glass pillars were a debug element of end portal rooms used to mark the location of [[Minecraft:stronghold]]s, since the [[Minecraft:eye of ender]]'s functionality of pointing toward strongholds did not exist yet. One pillar extended from the main entrance and another from the portal room, both from the Stone Bricks to the build limit. They were accidentally left in the public release of [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.9 Prerelease 3]], and were removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.9 Prerelease 4|the next update]].
<gallery>
Glass Pillar Above.png|A glass pillar reaching into the sky.
Glass Pillar Below.png|A glass pillar reaching into the ground, showing a stronghold hidden beneath.
</gallery>
{{-}}

=== Clay blobs ===
{{Main article|Clay Blob}}
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.8]], clay blobs were a terrain feature that existed as a way for [[Minecraft:clay]] blocks to generate naturally. They were removed and clay is now found as [[Minecraft:Disk|disks]] instead.

=== Gravel beaches ===
{{Main article|Beach}}
Prior to Beta 1.8, beaches existed as a terrain feature and generated in two variants ([[Minecraft:sand]] beaches and [[Minecraft:gravel]] beaches). Beaches were removed in Beta 1.8, then returned as biome in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.1]] but without gravel variant.

=== Water lakes ===
{{Main article|Water Lake}}Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.18]], water lakes were small bodies of [[Minecraft:water]] source blocks in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]]. They could generate both on the surface and underground, in the latter case, air pockets would generate above them. Water lakes generated in almost all Overworld biomes (except [[Minecraft:desert]]). Water lakes were removed in Java Edition 1.18 and replaced with [[Minecraft:aquifers]].

=== Dripstone generating in regular caves ===
In [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.17]], [[Minecraft:Dripstone (feature)|dripstone clusters]] were generating in [[Minecraft:Cave|regular caves]] due to revamped caves (including [[Minecraft:Dripstone Caves|dripstone caves]] where dripstone was supposed to generate) being disabled in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 21w15a|21w15a]]. In [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.18]], dripstone clusters are no longer generating in regular caves due to dripstone caves being re-implemented to game.

=== Different generation ===

==== Wool decorations on desert pyramids ====
{{Main article|Desert Pyramid}}Between [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.3.1]] and [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.7.10|1.7.10]], [[Minecraft:Desert Pyramid|desert pyramids]] had decorations (both outside and inside) made from [[Minecraft:wool]] (instead of [[Minecraft:terracotta]]) that made entering the secret fosse underneath it very easy. In [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.8|1.8]], wool no longer appeared on decorations of desert pyramids and was replaced with terracotta that made entering secret fosse require a [[Minecraft:pickaxe]].

==== Mineshaft chests ====
{{Main article|Mineshaft}}Between [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.8]] and [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.4.7|1.4.7]], [[Minecraft:Mineshaft|mineshafts]] initially had loot stored in [[Minecraft:Chest|chests]]. In 1.5, mineshaft chests were removed and replaced with [[Minecraft:Minecart with Chest|minecarts with chests]].

==== Oak plank support beams in mineshafts ====
In Java Edition Beta 1.8, support beams in mineshafts were generated from [[Minecraft:Planks|oak planks]] instead of [[Minecraft:Wooden Fence|oak fences]]. In Beta 1.8.1, oak planks in support beams were replaced with oak fences.

==== Carved pumpkins always generating ====
Between [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.2.0]] and [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.12.2|1.12.2]], only carved [[Minecraft:Pumpkin|pumpkins]] were naturally generating, while un-carved pumpkins were unused in game. This was changed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13|1.13]] (snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 17w47a|17w47a]]) and un-carved pumpkins are now naturally generating, while carved pumpkins could be now only obtained by using [[Minecraft:shears]].

==== Old end spike generation ====
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.9]], [[Minecraft:End Spike|end spikes]] were generated randomly across the [[Minecraft:End Island|end island]]. In 1.9, this was changed and end spikes now generate in a circular pattern. Attempting to respawn ender dragon in 1.9, in worlds that were created before 1.9 generates new end spikes in location that follows new circular pattern, leaving the old end spikes existing in map along with new ones.

==== Old ender exit portal generation ====
Prior to Java Edition 1.9, [[Minecraft:Exit portal|exit portals]] were generating in location where [[Minecraft:Ender Dragon|ender dragon]] was killed. In 1.9, this no longer happens and unfilled exit portals are now pre-generated, and will become filled after ender dragon is defeated.

== Map settings ==
=== Color and cloud customisation ===
In [[Minecraft:Indev]] versions of Minecraft, it was possible to customize the color of the sky, fog, and clouds via map editing, but this feature was removed in [[Minecraft:Infdev]]. Unlike some customizations now available via [[Minecraft:custom world generation]], these are yet to see a return.

=== Isometric screenshot ===
{{for|the Minecraft Wiki help page on isometric renders|Help:Isometric renders}}
{{for|the later Infdev feature|Infinite Map Visualizer}}
[[File:Isometric screenshot.png|thumb|An isometric screenshot]]

In the [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev|Indev]] versions of ''Minecraft'', players could take a screenshot of the map from an [[Minecraft:wikipedia:Isometric projection|isometric perspective]] using {{Key|F7}}. When the game captured an isometric image, it would save the current location of all mobs and show any and all alterations to the map the player had made that would be visible from the perspective of the sun (at sunrise). The player would not be visible unless the player was in third-person view before taking the isometric screenshot.

The isometric screenshot would save to their local user folder as "mc_map_####.png" where #### represents the number of the screenshot starting at 0000 up to 9999.

There are some limitations that existed with the screenshots:
* They could capture the player's model only when in third-person view.
* Due to a glitch, the screenshot would render only those blocks that are in the player's FOV, and everything else is either black or shows underground sections that would have been obstructed.

This feature was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Infdev|Infdev]] due to the addition of infinite worlds, and was later replaced by the [[Minecraft:Infinite Map Visualizer]].

<gallery>
Isometric screenshot bug.png|An isometric screenshot displaying the bug of not capturing chunks which are not in the player's FOV
Isometric ScreenShot Bug 2.png|Another bugged isometric screenshot
Mc map 2333-G.png|Another bugged isometric screenshot
Testmclevel isometric.png|An isometric screenshot of <code>[[Minecraft:test.mclevel]]</code>
</gallery>

=== Indev map settings ===
{{Main|Indev map settings}}
During the development of [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev|Indev]], there were settings to change level's theme, type, shape and size.

=== Infinite Map Visualizer ===
{{main|Infinite Map Visualizer}}

=== "Winter Mode" map type ===
[[File:Snowscene.png|thumb|A "Winter Mode" world]]

"Winter Mode" was a randomly occurring map type in Alpha. It was added on July 9, 2010, in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.0.4|Alpha v1.0.4]] and was the first "biome" to appear in ''Minecraft''.

There were a couple of differences compared to normal worlds. First, there was the presence of snowflakes, which fell constantly. There were four different kinds of snowflakes. These snowflakes would create [[Minecraft:snow]] on surfaces directly exposed to the sky, provided that it was a solid block. Due to a lack of unfrozen water, [[Minecraft:Sugar Cane|reeds]] were rare. The second element unique to "Winter Mode" was the presence of [[Minecraft:ice]]. When a map was generated, most exposed water blocks would be frozen into ice. The [[Minecraft:water]] did not freeze completely near gravel beaches. The third element was a decrease in the spawning rate of passive mobs.

Whether a world was in "Winter Mode" was determined with a 25% chance at creation.

"Winter Mode" was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.2.0|Alpha v1.2.0]] with the addition of proper biomes.

<gallery>
Reeds in Winter mode.png|A rare occurrence: [[Minecraft:Sugar Cane|reeds]] that generated in a "Winter Mode" world
</gallery>

=== "Default 1.1" world type ===
[[File:Default-1.1-map.png|thumb|A comparison of a world with the "Default" world type at the top and a world with the "Default 1.1" world type both created in 1.7-1.12.]]

The "Default 1.1" world type was added in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.2.1|1.2.1]] (snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 12w03a|12w03a]]). Initially it was permanently applied to old worlds in order to prevent chunk borders but from snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 12w07a|12w07a]] onwards, this world type only got used during the conversion process from the [[Minecraft:Region file format]] to the [[Minecraft:Anvil file format]] which stored biomes in chunk data. After conversion, old worlds would switch back to the default world type which allowed for world generation to create [[Minecraft:jungle]]s. The world type was accessible in later versions by changing the "generatorName" property in the [[Minecraft:Java_Edition_level_format#level.dat_format|level.dat]] of a world created in 1.2 to "default_1_1" and it would persist across world saves. When it was first added, the "Default 1.1" world type was simply the same as the default world type but without jungles. In [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.7.2|1.7.2]], it was changed to match the updated biome generation with the only difference being that warm climate regions were replaced with regions containing biomes from 1.1, those being [[Minecraft:desert]]s, [[Minecraft:forest]]s, [[Minecraft:Windswept Hills|extreme hills]], [[Minecraft:swamp]]s, [[Minecraft:plains]] and [[Minecraft:taiga]]s. With another biome overhaul occurring in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.18|1.18]] ([[Minecraft:Java_Edition_1.18_Experimental_Snapshot_1|experimental snapshot 1]]), the "Default 1.1" world type was removed.

=== Biomes prior to 1.7.2 ===
{{main|Biome}}

Versions prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.7.2|1.7.2]] had two biomes that were later removed from the world generator. Despite being unused, they continued to exist until Java Edition 1.18, in which mountain edge got removed.

The following biomes became unused in 1.7.2:
*Mountain edge (became available in the "Buffet" world type)
*Frozen ocean (restored in 1.13 as a very different biome)

=== Biomes prior to Beta 1.8 ===
{{main|Biome/Before Beta 1.8}}

In [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.8|Beta 1.8]], [[Minecraft:biome]]s received a major overhaul, removing and changing many of them. Prior to these changes, there were 13 biome types that were much smaller and less distinct.

=== Biomes prior to 1.18 ===
{{main|Biome/Before 1.18}}
In [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.18|1.18]], terrain height is no longer controlled by biome, so the following height variations biome have been removed and had their code merged into the main one:
:{| class="wikitable collapsible collapsed"
!Removed biomes
|-
|{{BiomeLink|Badlands Plateau}}
|-
|{{BiomeLink|Bamboo Jungle Hills}}
|-
|{{BiomeLink|Birch Forest Hills}}
|-
|{{BiomeLink|Dark Forest Hills}}
|-
|{{BiomeLink|Deep Warm Ocean}}
|-
|{{BiomeLink|Desert Hills}}
|-
|{{BiomeLink|Desert Lakes}}
|-
|{{BiomeLink|Giant Spruce Taiga Hills}}
|-
|{{BiomeLink|Giant Tree Taiga Hills}}
|-
|{{BiomeLink|id=modified-gravelly-mountains|Gravelly Mountains+}}
|-
|{{BiomeLink|Jungle Hills}}
|-
|{{BiomeLink|Modified Badlands Plateau}}
|-
|{{BiomeLink|Modified Jungle}}
|-
|{{BiomeLink|Modified Jungle Edge}}
|-
|{{BiomeLink|Modified Wooded Badlands Plateau}}
|-
|{{BiomeLink|Mountain Edge}}
|-
|{{BiomeLink|Mushroom Field Shore}}
|-
|{{BiomeLink|Shattered Savanna Plateau}}
|-
|{{BiomeLink|Snowy Mountains}}
|-
|{{BiomeLink|Snowy Taiga Hills}}
|-
|{{BiomeLink|Snowy Taiga Mountains}}
|-
|{{BiomeLink|Swamp Hills}}
|-
|{{BiomeLink|Taiga Hills}}
|-
|{{BiomeLink|Taiga Mountains}}
|-
|{{BiomeLink|Tall Birch Hills}}
|-
|{{BiomeLink|Wooded Hills}}
|}

=== "Customized" world type ===
{{main|Old Customized}}

"Customized" was a [[Minecraft:world type]] that gave control over many settings that affected terrain generation, such as ores, sea level, biomes, structures, and many variables that govern the random shape of the terrain. It was introduced in snapshot [[Minecraft:14w17a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.8|1.8]], and was removed in snapshot [[Minecraft:18w06a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13|1.13]]. Although customized worlds were added back in the [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.16|1.16]] snapshot [[Minecraft:20w21a]], there is currently no in-game menu to modify worlds; custom worlds can be generated only by importing a JSON file.
{{-}}

=== Historical file formats ===
Several historical file formats existed before the current Anvil file format during early development of Minecraft.

* [[Minecraft:Region file format|McRegion]] (from [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.3|Beta 1.3]] to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.1|1.1]])
* [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha level format|Alpha level format]] (from [[Minecraft:Java Edition Infdev 20100327|Infdev 20100327]] to [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.2 02|Beta 1.2_02]])
* [[Minecraft:Zone file format]] (used exclusively in [[Minecraft:Infdev 20100624]])
* [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev level format|Indev level format]] (from [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20100122-2251|Indev 0.31 20100122-2251]] to [[Minecraft:Java Edition Infdev 20100325-1640|Infdev 20100325-1640]])
* [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic level format|Classic level format]] (from [[Minecraft:Java Edition pre-Classic rd-132211|pre-Classic rd-132211]] to [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.30|Classic 0.30]])

=== Old ore distribution ===
{{Main article|Ore/Pre-1.17 distribution}}Prior to Java Edition 1.18, [[Minecraft:ore]] distribution was different. Ores were generating at different heights and different abundances because caves were smaller and worlds had smaller height. Ore distribution was overhauled in 1.18 after large caves and large mountains were added and world height was increased, while the old ore distribution was removed.

== Sounds ==
{{more sounds|were any sounds removed or made redundant in 1.9?}}

=== Game sounds ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: auto; text-align: center; font-size: smaller" data-description="Game sounds"
!Name
!Version added
!Version removed
! class="unsortable" |Old track
! class="unsortable" |New track
|-
!Arrow Firing/Throwing Projectiles
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20100104-2154|Indev 20100104-2154 ?]]
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition RC1|1.0.0 RC1]]
|[[File:Bow Shooting Old.ogg]]
|[[File:Bow shoot.ogg]]
|-
!Arrow Contact
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20100104-2154|Indev 20100104-2154 ?]]
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition RC1|1.0.0 RC1]]
|[[File:Arrow Old.ogg]]
|[[File:Arrow hit1.ogg]][[File:Arrow hit2.ogg]][[File:Arrow hit3.ogg]][[File:Arrow hit4.ogg]]
|-
!Doors, Trapdoors and Fence gates opening
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Infdev 20100607|Infdev 20100607 ?]]
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition RC1|1.0.0 RC1]]
|[[File:Door closing old.ogg]]
|N/A
|-
!Doors, Trapdoors and Fence gates opening (Second Version)
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition RC1|1.0.0 RC1]]
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 15w43a|15w43a]]
|[[File:Door open.ogg]]
|
*Wooden door:{{sound||Wooden Door open3.ogg}}{{sound||Wooden Door open4.ogg}}
*Iron door:{{sound||Iron Door open1.ogg}}{{sound||Iron Door open2.ogg}}{{sound||Iron Door open3.ogg}}{{sound||Iron Door open4.ogg}}
*Wooden Trapdoor:{{sound||Wooden trapdoor open1.ogg}}{{sound||Wooden trapdoor open2.ogg}}{{sound||Wooden trapdoor open3.ogg}}{{sound||Wooden trapdoor open4.ogg}}{{sound||Wooden trapdoor open5.ogg}}
*Fence Gate: {{sound||Fence Gate open1.ogg}}{{sound||Fence Gate open2.ogg}}
|-
!Doors, Trapdoors and Fence gates closing
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Infdev 20100607|Infdev 20100607 ?]]
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition RC1|1.0.0 RC1]]
|[[File:Door opening old.ogg]]
|N/A
|-
!Doors, Trapdoors and Fence gates closing (Second Version)
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition RC1|1.0.0 RC1]]
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 15w43a|15w43a]]
|[[File:Door close.ogg]]
|
*Wooden door:{{sound||Wooden Door close2.ogg}}{{sound||Wooden Door close5.ogg}}{{sound||Wooden Door close6.ogg}}
*Iron door:{{sound||Iron Door close1.ogg}}{{sound||Iron Door close2.ogg}}{{sound||Iron Door close3.ogg}}{{sound||Iron Door close4.ogg}}
*Wooden Trapdoor:{{sound||Wooden trapdoor close1.ogg}}{{sound||Wooden trapdoor close2.ogg}}{{sound||Wooden trapdoor close3.ogg}}
*Fence Gate:{{sound||Fence Gate close1.ogg}}{{sound||Fence Gate close2.ogg}}
|-
!Explosion
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.26 SURVIVAL TEST|0.26 SURVIVAL TEST]]
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition RC1|1.0.0 RC1]]
|[[File:Explosion Old.ogg]]
|[[File:Explosion1.ogg]][[File:Explosion2.ogg]][[File:Explosion3.ogg]][[File:Explosion4.ogg]]
|-
!Splashing
|[[Minecraft:Beta 1.8]]
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 12w38a|12w38a]]
|[[File:Water Splash Old.ogg]]
|[[File:Water splash1.ogg]][[File:Water splash2.ogg]]
|-
!Flint and Steel
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20100110|Indev 20100110 ?]]
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 12w38a|12w38a]]
|[[File:Flint and Steel old.ogg]]
|[[File:Flint and steel click.ogg]]
|-
!Lava
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 12w05a|12w05a]]
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 12w38a|12w38a]]
|[[File:Lava old.ogg]]
|[[File:Lava.ogg]]
|-
!Leveling up
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 12w38a|12w38a]]
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 13w24a|13w24a]]
|[[File:XP Old.ogg]]
|[[File:Random levelup.ogg]]
|}

=== Mob sounds ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: auto; text-align: center; font-size: smaller" data-description="Mob sounds"
!Name
!Version added
!Version removed
! class="unsortable" |Old track
! class="unsortable" |New track
|-
!Creeper Hurt 1
![[Minecraft:Alpha v1.0.3]]
![[Minecraft:Alpha v1.2.0_02]]
|[[File:Creeper Oldhurt1.ogg]]
|[[File:Creeper hurt1.ogg]]
|-
!Creeper Hurt 2
![[Minecraft:Alpha v1.0.3]]
![[Minecraft:Alpha v1.2.0_02]]
|[[File:Creeper Oldhurt2.ogg]]
|[[File:Creeper hurt2.ogg]]
|-
!Creeper Hurt 3
![[Minecraft:Alpha v1.0.3]]
![[Minecraft:Alpha v1.2.0_02]]
|[[File:Creeper Oldhurt3.ogg]]
|[[File:Creeper hurt3.ogg]]
|-
!Creeper Hurt 4
![[Minecraft:Alpha v1.0.3]]
![[Minecraft:Alpha v1.2.0_02]]
|[[File:Creeper Oldhurt4.ogg]]
|[[File:Creeper hurt4.ogg]]
|-
!Skeleton Hurt 1
![[Minecraft:Alpha v1.0.3]]
![[Minecraft:12w38a]]
|[[File:Skeleton hurt1 Revision 1.ogg]]
|[[File:Skeleton hurt1.ogg]]
|-
!Skeleton Hurt 2
![[Minecraft:Alpha v1.0.3]]
![[Minecraft:12w38a]]
|[[File:Skeleton hurt2 Revision 1.ogg]]
|[[File:Skeleton hurt2.ogg]]
|-
!Skeleton Hurt 3
![[Minecraft:Alpha v1.0.3]]
![[Minecraft:12w38a]]
|[[File:Skeleton hurt3 Revision 1.ogg]]
|[[File:Skeleton hurt3.ogg]]
|-
!Skeleton Hurt 4
![[Minecraft:Alpha v1.0.3]]
![[Minecraft:12w38a]]
|[[File:Skeleton hurt4 Revision 1.ogg]]
|[[File:Skeleton hurt4.ogg]]
|-
!Skeleton death
![[Minecraft:Alpha v1.0.3]]
![[Minecraft:12w38a]]
|[[File:Skeleton death old.ogg]]
|[[File:Skeleton death.ogg]]
|-
!Cow Ambient (Original)
![[Minecraft:Alpha v1.0.8]]
![[Minecraft:Alpha v.1.0.9]]
|[[File:Cow Old.ogg]]
|N/A
|-
!Cow Ambient 1
![[Minecraft:Alpha v.1.0.9]]
![[Minecraft:12w38a]]
|[[File:Cow1.ogg]]
|[[File:Cow idle1.ogg]]
|-
!Cow Ambient 2
![[Minecraft:Alpha v.1.0.9]]
![[Minecraft:12w38a]]
|[[File:Cow2.ogg]]
|[[File:Cow idle2.ogg]]
|-
!Cow Ambient 3
![[Minecraft:Alpha v.1.0.9]]
![[Minecraft:12w38a]]
|[[File:Cow3.ogg]]
|[[File:Cow idle3.ogg]]
|-
!Cow Ambient 4
![[Minecraft:Alpha v.1.0.9]]
![[Minecraft:12w38a]]
|[[File:Cow4.ogg]]
|[[File:Cow idle4.ogg]]
|-
!Cow Hurt (Original)
![[Minecraft:Alpha v1.0.8]]
![[Minecraft:Alpha v.1.0.9]]
|[[File:Cow Hurt Old.ogg]]
|N/A
|-
!Cow Hurt 1<ref group="note" name=":0">Originally used for death sound</ref>
![[Minecraft:Alpha v.1.0.9]]
![[Minecraft:12w38a]]
|[[File:Cowhurt1.ogg]]
|[[File:Cow hurt1.ogg]]
|-
!Cow Hurt 2<ref group="note" name=":0" />
![[Minecraft:Alpha v.1.0.9]]
![[Minecraft:12w38a]]
|[[File:Cowhurt2.ogg]]
|[[File:Cow hurt2.ogg]]
|-
!Cow Hurt 3<ref group="note" name=":0" />
![[Minecraft:Alpha v.1.0.9]]
![[Minecraft:12w38a]]
|[[File:Cowhurt3.ogg]]
|[[File:Cow hurt3.ogg]]
|-
!Wolf Howl 1
![[Minecraft:Beta 1.4]]
![[Minecraft:25w08a]]
|[[File:Wolf howl1.ogg]]
|N/A
|-
!Wolf Howl 2
![[Minecraft:Beta 1.4]]
![[Minecraft:25w08a]]
|[[File:Wolf howl2.ogg]]
|N/A
|-
!Slime Squashes 1<ref name=":1" group="note">Originally used as sounds for big slimes. Reused for small slimes, which were silent prior to 12w38a.</ref>
![[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.0.12|Alpha v1.0.12]]
![[Minecraft:12w38a]]
|[[File:Slime small1.ogg|frameless]]
|[[File:Slime big1.ogg|frameless]]
|-
!Slime Squashes 2<ref name=":1" group="note" />
![[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.0.12|Alpha v1.0.12]]
![[Minecraft:12w38a]]
|[[File:Slime small2.ogg|frameless]]
|[[File:Slime big2.ogg|frameless]]
|-
!Slime Squashes 3<ref name=":1" group="note" />
![[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.0.12|Alpha v1.0.12]]
![[Minecraft:12w38a]]
|[[File:Slime small3.ogg|frameless]]
|[[File:Slime big3.ogg|frameless]]
|-
!Slime Squashes 4<ref name=":1" group="note" />
![[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.0.12|Alpha v1.0.12]]
![[Minecraft:12w38a]]
|[[File:Slime small4.ogg|frameless]]
|[[File:Slime big4.ogg|frameless]]
|-
!Slime Squashes 5<ref name=":1" group="note" />
![[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.0.12|Alpha v1.0.12]]
![[Minecraft:12w38a]]
|[[File:Slime small5.ogg|frameless]]
|N/A
|-
!Baby Nautilus Ambient 7
![[Minecraft:Java Edition 25w41a|25w41a]]
![[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.21.11 Pre-Release 1|1.21.11 pre1]]
|[[File:Baby nautilus ambient7.ogg|frameless]]
|N/A
|}

=== Player sounds ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: auto; text-align: center; font-size: smaller" data-description="Player sounds"
!Name
!Version added
!Version removed
! class="unsortable" |Old track
! class="unsortable" |New track
|-
!Old Hurt
![[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.24 SURVIVAL TEST|0.24 SURVIVAL TEST]]
![[Minecraft:1.0.0-RC1|1.0.0 RC1]]
|[[File:Hurt Old.ogg]]
|[[File:Hurtflesh1.ogg]][[File:Hurtflesh2.ogg]][[File:Hurtflesh3.ogg]]
|-
!Hurtflesh1
![[Minecraft:1.0.0-RC1|1.0.0 RC1]]
![[Minecraft:Java Edition 12w38a|12w38a]]
|[[File:Hurtflesh1.ogg]]
|[[File:Player hurt1.ogg]]
|-
!Hurtflesh2
![[Minecraft:1.0.0-RC1|1.0.0 RC1]]
![[Minecraft:Java Edition 12w38a|12w38a]]
|[[File:Hurtflesh2.ogg]]
|[[File:Player hurt2.ogg]]
|-
!Hurtflesh3
![[Minecraft:1.0.0-RC1|1.0.0 RC1]]
![[Minecraft:Java Edition 12w38a|12w38a]]
|[[File:Hurtflesh3.ogg]]
|[[File:Player hurt3.ogg]]
|-
!Fallbig1
![[Minecraft:1.0.0-RC1|1.0.0 RC1]]
![[Minecraft:Java Edition 12w38a|12w38a]]
|[[File:fallbig1.ogg]]
|[[File:Fall damage big.ogg]]
|-
!Fallbig2
![[Minecraft:1.0.0-RC1|1.0.0 RC1]]
![[Minecraft:Java Edition 12w38a|12w38a]]
|[[File:fallbig2.ogg]]
|[[File:Fall damage big.ogg]]
|-
!Fallsmall
![[Minecraft:1.0.0-RC1|1.0.0 RC1]]
![[Minecraft:Java Edition 12w38a|12w38a]]
|[[File:fallsmall.ogg]]
|[[File:Fall damage small.ogg]]
|}

=== Block sounds ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: auto; text-align: center; font-size: smaller" data-description="Mob sounds"
!Name
! class="unsortable" |Old Track
! class="unsortable" |New Track
|-
!Decorated pot break 1
|[[File:Decorated pot break1.ogg]]
|[[File:Decorated pot break1 JE2 BE2.ogg]]
|-
!Decorated pot break 2
|[[File:Decorated pot break2.ogg]]
|[[File:Decorated pot break2 JE2 BE2.ogg]]
|-
!Decorated pot break 3
|[[File:Decorated pot break3.ogg]]
|[[File:Decorated pot break3 JE2 BE2.ogg]]
|-
!Decorated pot break 4
|[[File:Decorated pot break4.ogg]]
|[[File:Decorated pot break4 JE2 BE2.ogg]]
|-
!Decorated pot step 1
|[[File:Decorated pot step1.ogg]]
|[[File:Decorated pot step1 JE2 BE2.ogg]]
|-
!Decorated pot step 2
|[[File:Decorated pot step2.ogg]]
|[[File:Decorated pot step2 JE2 BE2.ogg]]
|-
!Decorated pot step 3
|[[File:Decorated pot step3.ogg]]
|[[File:Decorated pot step3 JE2 BE2.ogg]]
|-
!Decorated pot step 4
|[[File:Decorated pot step4.ogg]]
|[[File:Decorated pot step4 JE2 BE2.ogg]]
|-
!Piston extending ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 24w20a|24w20a]])
|[[File:Piston extend JE2.ogg|frameless]]
|N/A
|-
!Piston contracting (24w20a)
|[[File:Piston contract JE2.ogg|frameless]]
|N/A
|}

=== Cave sounds ===
Several [[Minecraft:Ambience|cave sounds]] prior to version [[Minecraft:Java Edition 20w10a|20w10a]] had variations with different pitches, ranging from 0.8 to 0.9.<ref group="note">Only the pitch 1.0 of cave sounds is used today.</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Name
!Version removed
!Pitch 0.8
!Pitch 0.9
|-
!'''Cave 1'''
![[Minecraft:Java Edition 20w10a|20w10a]]
|[[File:Cave1 0-800 pitch.ogg|frameless]]
|[[File:Cave1 0-900 pitch.ogg|frameless]]
|-
!'''Cave 2'''
![[Minecraft:Java Edition 20w10a|20w10a]]
|[[File:Cave2 0-800 pitch.ogg|frameless]]
|[[File:Cave2 0-900 pitch.ogg|frameless]]
|-
!Cave 3
![[Minecraft:Java Edition 20w10a|20w10a]]
|[[File:Cave3 0-800 pitch.ogg|frameless]]
|[[File:Cave3 0-900 pitch.ogg|frameless]]
|-
!Cave 4
![[Minecraft:Java Edition 20w10a|20w10a]]
|[[File:Cave4 0-800 pitch.ogg|frameless]]
|[[File:Cave4 0-900 pitch.ogg|frameless]]
|-
!Cave 5
![[Minecraft:Java Edition 20w10a|20w10a]]
|[[File:Cave5 0-800 pitch.ogg|frameless]]
|[[File:Cave5 0-900 pitch.ogg|frameless]]
|-
!Cave 6
![[Minecraft:Java Edition 20w10a|20w10a]]
|[[File:Cave6 0-800 pitch.ogg|frameless]]
|[[File:Cave6 0-900 pitch.ogg|frameless]]
|-
!Cave 7
![[Minecraft:Java Edition 20w10a|20w10a]]
|[[File:Cave7 0-800 pitch.ogg|frameless]]
|[[File:Cave7 0-900 pitch.ogg|frameless]]
|-
!Cave 8
![[Minecraft:Java Edition 20w10a|20w10a]]
|[[File:Cave8 0-800 pitch.ogg|frameless]]
|[[File:Cave8 0-900 pitch.ogg|frameless]]
|-
!Cave 9
![[Minecraft:Java Edition 20w10a|20w10a]]
|[[File:Cave9 0-800 pitch.ogg|frameless]]
|[[File:Cave9 0-900 pitch.ogg|frameless]]
|-
!Cave 10
![[Minecraft:Java Edition 20w10a|20w10a]]
|[[File:Cave10 0-800 pitch.ogg|frameless]]
|[[File:Cave10 0-900 pitch.ogg|frameless]]
|-
!Cave 11
![[Minecraft:Java Edition 20w10a|20w10a]]
|[[File:Cave11 0-800 pitch.ogg|frameless]]
|[[File:Cave11 0-900 pitch.ogg|frameless]]
|-
!Cave 12
![[Minecraft:Java Edition 20w10a|20w10a]]
|[[File:Cave12 0-800 pitch.ogg|frameless]]
|[[File:Cave12 0-900 pitch.ogg|frameless]]
|-
!Cave 13
![[Minecraft:Java Edition 20w10a|20w10a]]
|[[File:Cave13 0-800 pitch.ogg|frameless]]
|[[File:Cave13 0-900 pitch.ogg|frameless]]
|}

=== Audio loops ===
Loops were unused [[Minecraft:sound]]s, found in the game files, and were possibly meant for when the player is in a specific type of location (i.e., in caves, [[Minecraft:forest]]s, oceans and beside a waterfall). These sound effects only appeared in [[Minecraft:C418]]'s June 4, 2009 Sound Test.<ref>{{ytl|UIFkQMEz9X8}}</ref>

They were found in <code>.minecraft/resources/sound/loops/</code>, and could be converted to reveal four loops, of birds chirping, cave chimes, ocean and waterfall noises.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: auto; text-align: center; font-size: smaller" data-description="Sound loops"
!'''Loop'''
!Track
|-
!Birds Chirping
|[[File:Birds screaming loop.ogg]]
|-
!Cave Chimes
|[[File:Cave chimes.ogg]]
|-
!Ocean
|[[File:Ocean.ogg]]
|-
!Waterfall
|[[File:Waterfall.ogg]]
|-
|}

=== Music ===
{{More sounds|versions of piano2.ogg and piano3.ogg from versions before alpha v1.2.0 are not present}}

=== calm4.ogg ===
{{main|Magnetic Circuit}}
[[File:calm4.ogg]]

<code>calm4.ogg</code> was a [[Minecraft:music]] track that was included accidentally in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha 1.1.1]] when he used it to test the music system.

== Unused ==
{{See also|Java Edition unused features}}

These features never had any functionality in-game.

=== Other ===
==== "Play Tutorial Level" button ====
An unclickable "Play Tutorial Level" button was added to the main menu during Indev. With the addition of [[Minecraft:texture pack]]s in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha 1.2.2|Alpha v1.2.2]], the button was removed. No tutorial level had actually existed during that time.[[File:Fluff.png|thumb|Fluff.png.|alt=]]

=== Textures ===
{{main|History of textures#Unused textures|Java Edition history of textures/Blocks#Placeholder textures}}

==== Fluff.png ====
In Infdev, a texture called <code>Fluff.png</code> was added. It was used as a texture for clouds from [[Minecraft:Java Edition Infdev 20100611|Infdev 20100611]] to [[Minecraft:Java Edition Infdev 20100618|Infdev 20100618]], but became unused in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Infdev 20100624|Infdev 20100624]] and was removed by [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha|Alpha v1.2.2]].
[[File:Fluffy Clouds.jpg|thumb|Clouds using the fluff.png texture in Minecraft Infdev]]
{{-}}

==== Minecart texture ====
{{See also|Minecart}}
[[File:Minecart dirt.png|thumb|The minecart dirt texture .]]
The texture from the [[Minecraft:minecart]] model is rarely visible. The texture appears to be dirt, which is an artifact of when the minecart used to act as a portable chest. The "dirt" level used to raise when items were put into it. The texture still appeared inside minecarts until [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.18 Pre-release 2]].<ref>{{bug|MC-206303}}</ref>
{{-}}

==== Purple arrow ====
[[File:Purple Arrow.png|thumb|upright|right|Purple arrow]]
[[File:Purple arrow in game.jpg|thumb|The purple arrow shot by a skeleton in Survival Test.]]
{{see also|Arrow#History}}
Purple arrows were shot by [[Minecraft:skeleton]]s in [[Minecraft:Survival Test]] versions from [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.25 SURVIVAL TEST|0.25]]. They acted the same as regular [[Minecraft:arrow]]s, but could not be picked up. The purple arrow used a texture on the same sheet as the normal arrows, but the texture is not currently in use.

Despite being unused, their texture was updated with the normal arrow's in the April Fools' snapshot [[Minecraft:15w14a]]. With the addition of a new arrow texture in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.9]], the original arrow texture, including the purple arrows, became entirely unused. The original texture was removed in snapshot [[Minecraft:21w13a]].<ref name="UnusedFiles">{{bug|MC-108636}}</ref>
{{-}}

=== Resources ===

==== ''chunkinfo'' command ====
From [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.8|1.8]] (snapshot [[Minecraft:14w30a]]) to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13|1.13]] (snapshot [[Minecraft:17w45a]]), the file <code>en_us.lang</code> contained translation strings for a <code>/chunkinfo</code> [[Minecraft:command]], which never existed in game. The following keys existed:

<pre>
commands.chunkinfo.usage=/chunkinfo [<x> <y> <z>]
commands.chunkinfo.location=Chunk location: (%s, %s, %s)
commands.chunkinfo.noChunk=No chunk found at chunk position %s, %s, %s
commands.chunkinfo.notEmpty=Chunk is not empty.
commands.chunkinfo.empty=Chunk is empty.
commands.chunkinfo.notCompiled=Chunk is not compiled.
commands.chunkinfo.compiled=Chunk is compiled.
commands.chunkinfo.hasNoRenderableLayers=Chunk has no renderable layers.
commands.chunkinfo.hasLayers=Chunk has layers: %s
commands.chunkinfo.isEmpty=Chunk has empty layers: %s
commands.chunkinfo.vertices=%s layer's buffer contains %s vertices
commands.chunkinfo.data=First 64 vertices are: %s
</pre>

It is unknown if this command was used for development or was simply a dropped feature.

==== command_blocks.pdn ====
[[File:command_blocks.pdn|160px|thumb|command_blocks.pdn]]

<code>command_blocks.pdn</code> was an unused file added in [[Minecraft:15w34a]] and quickly removed in [[Minecraft:15w34b|the next snapshot]]. This file was created with the [[Minecraft:wikipedia:Paint.net|Paint.NET]] program and, presumably, was used in the creation of the textures for the impulse, chain and repeat types of [[Minecraft:command block]], added in the same snapshot.

The file also contains multiple layers. From 10 layers, by default, only "Back Shadow", "Back Panel", and "Orange Back" layers are visible, forming the back texture for the impulse command block. The "Background" name is given to the first created layer in an image created by Paint.NET. This layer contains the old texture for command block, which implies that all other layers were created based upon it. Compared to the final textures, the layers included in <code>command_blocks.pdn</code> lack animation frames and use different colors for the individual “lights” on each “panel”.
{| class="wikitable" data-description="command_blocks.pdn"
!Layer
!Layer name
!Blend mode
!Visible
|-
|[[File:command_blocks.pdn (layer 1).png|32px]]
|Arrow Shadow
|Multiply
|No
|-
|[[File:command_blocks.pdn (layer 2).png|32px]]
|Arrow Panel
|Normal
|No
|-
|[[File:command_blocks.pdn (layer 3).png|32px]]
|Front Shadow
|Multiply
|No
|-
|[[File:command_blocks.pdn (layer 4).png|32px]]
|Front Panel
|Normal
|No
|-
|[[File:command_blocks.pdn (layer 5).png|32px]]
|Back Shadow
|Multiply
|Yes
|-
|[[File:command_blocks.pdn (layer 6).png|32px]]
|Back Panel
|Normal
|Yes
|-
|[[File:command_blocks.pdn (layer 7).png|32px]]
|Green Background
|Normal
|No
|-
|[[File:command_blocks.pdn (layer 8).png|32px]]
|Purple Background
|Normal
|No
|-
|[[File:command_blocks.pdn (layer 9).png|32px]]
|Orange Back{{sic}}
|Normal
|Yes
|-
|[[File:Command Block (texture) JE1 BE1.png|32px]]
|Background
|Normal
|No
|}

== User interface ==

=== Spawn nether portals with {{Key|F4}} ===
In [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.2.2a]], players had the ability to spawn [[Minecraft:nether portal]]s by pressing {{Key|F4}}. In [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.2.2b|Alpha v1.2.2b]], spawning nether portals using {{key|F4}} was removed.

=== Toggle rain with {{Key|F5}} ===
In early Indev versions, pressing {{key|F5}} would toggle between rain and clear.

=== Control time with {{key|F6}} and {{key|F7}} ===
In [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.8 Pre-release|Beta 1.8 Pre-release]], as a result of remaining debug code, players had the ability to use {{Key|F6}} and {{Key|F7}} to control in-game time. In [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.8 Pre-release 2 ;)|Beta 1.8 Pre-release 2]], the functionality of {{key|F6}} and {{key|F7}} was removed.

=== Spawn signs with {{Keys|B}} ===
In [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.24 SURVIVAL TEST|0.24_SURVIVAL_TEST]], it was possible to spawn [[Minecraft:Sign|oak signs]] by pressing {{Key|B}}. This was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.26 SURVIVAL TEST|0.26_SURVIVAL_TEST]].

=== Access crafting with {{Key|B}} ===
In [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20100129-1447|Indev 20100129-1447]], it was possible to access 3x3 crafting grid UI by pressing {{Key|B}}. This was intended only as temporary way, and it was removed shortly after in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20100129-2332|Indev 20100129-2332]] after addition of [[Minecraft:Crafting Table|crafting tables]].

=== Toggle render distance with {{Key|F}} ===
Between [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.0.12a|0.0.12a]] and [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.7.3|Beta 1.7.3]], pressing {{Key|F}} would cycle between levels of render distance (Far, Normal, Short and Tiny). A separate "Toggle Fog" key bind option in Controls options menu also existed up until Beta 1.7.3.

=== Spawn human mobs with {{Key|G}} ===
In [[Minecraft:Java Edition pre-Classic|pre-Classic]] and early [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic|Classic]], it was possible to spawn [[Minecraft:Mob (entity)|human mobs]] by pressing {{Key|G}}. As human mobs were removed from normal gameplay in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Survival Test|Survival Test]], this functionality was also removed as well.

=== Respawn with {{Key|R}} ===
In [[Minecraft:Java Edition pre-Classic|pre-Classic]], early [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic|Classic]] and late Classic (except for versions with Survival mode), it was possible for player to respawn on default position in world by pressing {{Key|R}}, which was especially useful if player was stuck somewhere. This was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev|Indev]].

=== Invert mouse with {{Keys|Y}} ===
In [[Minecraft:Java Edition Early Classic|early Classic]] (up until [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.0.22a 05|0.0.22a_05]]), pressing {{Keys|Y}} would invert mouse controls.

=== Unhook mouse with {{Keys|Esc}} ===
Between [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.0.10a|0.0.10a]] and [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.0.12a 03|0.0.12a_03]], pressing {{Keys|Esc}} would unhook the mouse from game window. In [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.0.13a|0.0.13a]], this functionality was removed and pressing {{Keys|Esc}} now opens pause menu instead.

=== Entity numbers showing while on debug screen ===
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.8|Beta 1.8]], entity numbers shown above mobs when player opened debug screen with {{Key|F3}}. This feature was removed probably to prevent unfair progress, because it allowed players to see where caves and dungeons were located due to monsters in them being labeled by numbers.

=== "Loading..." screen ===
Between [[Minecraft:Java Edition Infdev 20100629|Infdev 20100629]] and [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.0.3|Alpha 1.0.3]], a "Loading..." screen with dirt background appeared upon starting the game. This was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.0.4|Alpha 1.0.4]] and replaced with Mojang splash screen.

=== Old world selection ===
Save level, Load level and Generate new level were features in game menu between [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic|Classic]] and [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev|Indev]]. Save level allowed player to save world which was currently opened, Load level allowed player to load previously saved worlds, while Generate new level allowed player to generate new world. This was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Infdev 20100327|Infdev 20100327]] and replaced with Select World menu and [[Minecraft:Autosave]].

In [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.24 SURVIVAL TEST|0.24_SURVIVAL_TEST]], Save level and Load level options were disabled.

=== World slots ===
Between [[Minecraft:Java Edition Infdev 20100327|Infdev 20100327]] and [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.2 02|Beta 1.2_02]], players could create only up to 5 worlds. If players wanted to create a new world, they had to delete an existing world. World slots were removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.3|Beta 1.3]] and players could create as many worlds as they want.

=== Texture pack ===
[[Minecraft:Texture pack]]s were added in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.2.2|Alpha v1.2.2]], and were replaced with [[Minecraft:resource pack]]s in snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 13w24a|13w24a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.6.1|1.6.1]].

=== "Delete world" button in hardcore death screen ===
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.8.3]], after dying in hardcore mode world, singleplayer players were supposed to delete their hardcore world using "Delete world" button in death screen (while multiplayer players were banned after clicking "Leave server" option). In 1.8.3, this behavior was changed and when attempting to delete singleplayer world (or leave multiplayer world) in death screen, it redirected player to main menu instead, without actually deleting their world (or without being banned from server). In [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.9|1.9]], players received option to spectate hardcore world instead, and in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.15|1.15]] the Delete world option was removed and replaced with Title screen option.

=== "Super Secret Settings" button ===
{{Main|Super Secret Settings}}
The "Super Secret Settings", added in snapshot [[Minecraft:13w38a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.7.2|1.7.2]], were removed in snapshot [[Minecraft:15w31a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.9|1.9]] due to an internal rewrite. It was a button under the [[Minecraft:options]] menu that, when pressed, would blare a random game sound with a lower pitch, and activate a [[Minecraft:shader]].

=== "3D Anaglyph" option ===
[[File:3D Anaglyph pre-17w43a.png|300px|thumb|"3D Anaglyph" option before 1.13.]]
[[File:Notch3D.jpg|300px|thumb|3D Anaglyph image from Notch's blog.]]
[[File:3D Anaglyph.png|300px|thumb|3D Anaglyph image from Notch's website.]]
{{see also|Options}}

"3D Anaglyph" was an option (added in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.24_SURVIVAL_TEST]]) in video settings that applies a red-cyan stereoscopic effect, enabling the use of red-cyan 3D glasses to experience the game in more depth. This option was removed in snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 17w43a|17w43a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13|1.13]] due to 3D glasses becoming less popular.{{cn}}

Note: It sometimes leaves a stain on your skin when you turn it off.

{{-}}

=== "Limit Framerate" option ===
"Limit Framerate" was an option (added in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.26 SURVIVAL TEST|0.26 SURVIVAL TEST]]) in video settings that allowed player to toggle framerate of game by changing the setting between ON and OFF. It was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.6.5|Beta 1.6.5]] and replaced with "Performance" option.

=== "Performance" option ===
"Performance" was an option (added in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.6.5]]) in video settings that allowed player to configure framerate of game. It had three states, Balanced (limits to 120 maximum FPS), Power Saver (constantly limits to 35 FPS) and Max FPS (sets no limit to maximum FPS). It was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.7.2]] and replaced with Max Framerate slider.

For some reason in Beta 1.6.5, this option was named "Framerate cap" and instead of Balanced, Power Sawer and Max FPS states, it had numerical states (200, 90 and 40 FPS).

=== "Maximum" and "Minimum" Smooth lighting ===
"Maximum" and "Minimum" (added in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.5]]) were states of the Smooth lighting option. "Minimum" state used the original smooth lighting rendering that existed since [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.3|Beta 1.3]], while "Maximum" state existed as way to correct lighting of certain blocks (like back of [[Minecraft:stairs]]). Over time, there wasn't any difference between these states and in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.19.3 Release Candidate 1|Java Edition 1.19.3 RC1]], the "Minimum" state of smooth lighting was removed and the "Maximum" state was renamed to ON.

=== "Advanced OpenGL" option ===
"Advanced OpenGL" was an option (added in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.5]]) in video settings that allowed players to use occlusion culling which disabled the rending of blocks that weren't in the players field of view. This was meant to improve performance in graphics cards that supported it, but many players complained that it was counterproductive. This option was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.8|1.8]].

=== "Use VBOs" option ===
"Use VBOs" was an option (added in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 14w29a]]) in video settings that allowed players to toggle [[Minecraft:w:Vertex_buffer_object|VBOs]] which offered a ~10% performance increase when set to ON. It was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 18w44a]] and VBOs are now always used.

=== "Show FPS" option ===
"Show FPS" was an option (added in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.0.23a]]) that allowed players to show debug screen. It was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.1.1|Alpha 1.1.1]] and debug screen is now opened with {{Key|F3}} key.

=== "Alternate Blocks" option ===
"Alternate Blocks" was an option (added in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 14w28a]]) that allowed players to enable (or disable) weighted alternative block models. When turned off, the least complex highest priority model is always used for each block. It was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.9]].

=== "Server Textures" option ===
"Server Textures" was a client-side option (added in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.3.1]]) in video settings that allowed players to enable (or disable) texture pack/resource pack used by server. It was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.7.6]] and replaced with server-side "Server Resource Packs" option and moved from video settings to Edit Server Info.

=== "Hide Address" option ===
"Hide Address" was an option in Edit Server Info that allowed players to toggle display of IP addresses in server list. It was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.7.2]], probably for privacy reasons.

=== "Player Activity" button ===
The "Player Activity" button in "[[Minecraft:Minecraft Realms]]" was added in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.5|1.5]], but it was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.14.4|1.14.4]] for unknown reasons. This button was used to show the online activities of players.

=== Chat preview ===
Chat preview was a feature (added in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.19]]) which displayed a server-controlled preview above the chat edit box, showing how messages appeared when sent. Chat preview sent chat messages to the server as they were typed, even before they were sent, the server then sent back the styled preview in real time. This allowed servers to apply dynamic message stylings while still allowing chat to be securely signed. Chat preview was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.19.3]].

=== Native Twitch.tv integration ===
Native [[Minecraft:Twitch.tv]] integration was added in snapshot [[Minecraft:13w47a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.7.4|1.7.4]], and was removed in snapshot [[Minecraft:15w31a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.9|1.9]]. It integrated Twitch chat into the game.
<gallery>
Dinnerbone Twitch 1.png
Dinnerbone Twitch 2.png
Dinnerbone Twitch 3.png
Dinnerbone Twitch 4.png
</gallery>

=== Java launcher easter eggs ===
Prior to the release of [[Minecraft:Launcher 2.1.497x]], the launcher contained multiple easter eggs. If the player hovered their cursor over the "Play" button for a few seconds, a random mob would appear in the bottom right corner of the launcher. In the top left corner of the launcher, the player could see a translucent [[Minecraft:creeper]] face. There was about a <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>11</sub> chance of the creeper face being replaced with a shrugging [[Minecraft:wikipedia:Emoticon#Japanese style|kaomoji]], ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. When the player clicked on either of these, they turned solid white. Clicking them again would return them to their translucent state. In addition, if the player pressed {{Key|Ctrl}}+{{Key|B}}, the [[Minecraft:experience orb]] pickup sound would play ({{sound||Succesfull Hit.ogg}}).

=== Splashes ===
'''Note:''' When a line of splash text is removed, the line it occupied in <code>splashes.txt</code> is deleted, meaning the line number of all subsequent splashes lowers by one.

==== Main splashes ====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 100%" data-description="Main splashes"
|-
! scope="col" |Splash text
! scope="col" class="unsortable" |Explanation
! scope="col" |Version added
! scope="col" |Version removed
! scope="col" |Pre-removal line number
|-
|Pre-beta!
| rowspan="2" |The [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha|Alpha]] version of ''Minecraft''.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20100202|Indev 0.31 20100131]]
| rowspan="4" |[[Minecraft:Beta 1.2]]
|1
|-
|Alpha version!
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20100202|Indev 0.31 20100202]]
|30
|-
|9.95 euro!
| rowspan="2" |The pricing of the [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha|Alpha]] version of ''Minecraft'', which was less than half that of the final price.
|[[Minecraft:Indev 20100206-2034]]
|48
|-
|Half price!
|[[Minecraft:Indev 20100206-2034]]
|49
|-
|Check it out!
|Duplicate of "Check it out!" on line 21.
|[[Minecraft:Indev 20100206-2034]]
|[[Minecraft:Beta 1.8 Pre-release]]
|47
|-
|[[Minecraft:Notch]] <3 [[Minecraft:ez]]!
|Notch was married to [[Minecraft:Ez]], at the time.
|[[Minecraft:Indev 20100219]]
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.8.5|1.8.5]]
|100
|-
|SOPA means LOSER in Swedish!
|[[Minecraft:wikipedia:Stop Online Piracy Act|SOPA]] was a highly controversial anti-piracy bill that made its way through the United States House of Representatives before it was rejected. In Swedish, "sopa" is a noun meaning "trash" or "garbage" and also commonly used as a slang insult.<!-- let the Wikipedia article go into more detail; any changes or additions are likely to be reverted on the spot -->

Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.3|1.3]], this splash read "SOPA means LOSER in Swedish", without an exclamation point.

The specific bill SOPA had not been a current issue for several years, by the time of the splash's removal.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.1|1.1]]
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.9|1.9]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 15w42a|15w42a]])
|304
|-
|Better than Prey!
|[[Minecraft:wikipedia:Prey (2006 video game)|Prey (2006)]] is a first-person shooter that was well received by critics. The splash was removed four months after the release of the identically named [[Minecraft:w:Prey_(2017_video_game)|Prey (2017)]].
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20100202|Indev 0.31 20100202]]
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.12.1|1.12.1]] ([[Minecraft:17w31a]])
|5
|-
|Hobo humping slobo babe!
|"[[Minecraft:w:Hobo_Humpin'_Slobo_Babe|Hobo Humpin' Slobo Babe]]" was the critically-acclaimed first single of the band [[Minecraft:wikipedia:Whale (band)|Whale]].
|[[Minecraft:Beta 1.8]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.8 Pre-release|Pre-release]])
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.14|1.14]] ([[Minecraft:19w12a]])
|259
|-
|Made by Notch!
| rowspan="2" |[[Minecraft:Notch]] is the creator of ''Minecraft''. The splashes were removed following controversial statements Notch made on Twitter.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20100202|Indev 0.31 20100202]]
| rowspan="3" |[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.14|1.14]] ([[Minecraft:19w13a]])
|9
|-
|The Work of Notch!
|[[Minecraft:Alpha v1.0.4]]
|136
|-
|110813!
|[[Minecraft:Notch]]'s and [[Minecraft:Ez]]'s wedding day, August 13, 2011. Removed following controversial statements Notch made on Twitter.
|[[Minecraft:Beta 1.8]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.8 Pre-release|Pre-release]])
|233
|-
|Woo, minecraftforum!
|Referring to [[Minecraft:Minecraft Forum]]. Removed shortly after it was announced that the forum would shut down.<ref>[https://www.minecraftforum.net/news/60727-important-minecraft-forum-archive-announcement "Important Minecraft Forum Announcement"] – [[Minecraft:Minecraft Forum]], May 21, 2019</ref> However, despite the forums instead being sold to a third-party host,<ref>{{citation|url=https://www.minecraftforum.net/news/60728-a-new-and-exciting-beginning|title=A New and Exciting Beginning|website=Minecraft Forum|date=June 12, 2019}}</ref> this splash remains removed from the latest version.
|[[Minecraft:Alpha v1.0.13]]
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.14.2|1.14.2]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.14.2 Pre-Release 4#Reupload|1.14.2-pre4]] reupload)
|171
|-
|Undocumented!
|<!-- do not add a description to this splash unless sourced directly to a Mojangsta -->
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20100202|Indev 0.31 20100202]]
| rowspan="13" |[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.16|1.16]] ([[Minecraft:1.16-rc1]])
|29
|-
|Down with O.P.P.!
|Line from the song "[[Minecraft:wikipedia:O.P.P. (song)|O.P.P.]]" by American hip hop trio "[[Minecraft:wikipedia:Naughty by Nature|Naughty by Nature]]". Likely removed due to the song's lyrics containing inappropriate language.
|[[Minecraft:Indev 20100206-2034]]
|39
|-
|Lewd with two dudes with food!
|A line from "[[Minecraft:wikipedia:Yoko (Flight of the Conchords)#"If You're Into It"|If You're Into It]]" by [[Minecraft:wikipedia:Flight of the Conchords|Flight of the Conchords]]. Prior to [[Minecraft:Alpha v1.0.14]], this splash read "Rude with two dudes with food!". Likely removed due to the song's lyrics containing inappropriate language.
|[[Minecraft:Alpha v1.0.4]]
|126
|-
|Switches and ores!
|[[Minecraft:Redstone]] is used to create switches, and many types of [[Minecraft:ore]] can be found. Likely removed due to referencing an inappropriate phrase.
|[[Minecraft:Alpha v1.0.14]]
|191
|-
|Huge tracts of land!
|A quote from ''[[Minecraft:wikipedia:Monty Python and the Holy Grail|Monty Python and the Holy Grail]]'', describing the breasts of a bride-to-be. Also, refers to the large areas of terrain present in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]''.
|[[Minecraft:Beta 1.0]]
|207
|-
|Totally forgot about Dre!
|Reference to the song "[[Minecraft:wikipedia:Forgot About Dre|Forgot about Dre]]" by [[Minecraft:wikipedia:Dr. Dre|Dr. Dre]]. Likely removed due to the song's lyrics containing inappropriate language.
|[[Minecraft:Beta 1.8]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.8 Pre-release|Pre-release]])
|252
|-
|Popping tags!
|A reference to [[Minecraft:wikipedia:Macklemore|Macklemore]]'s "[[Minecraft:wikipedia:Thrift Shop|Thrift Shop]]".<ref>{{tweet|TheMogMiner|459687136535797761|@KnightMiner Also, "Popping tags!" is a reference to Macklemore's "Thrift Shop", not Jay-Z's "Popping Tags".|Apr 25, 2014}}</ref> Likely removed due to the song's lyrics containing inappropriate language.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.8|1.8]] ([[Minecraft:14w10a]])
|325
|-
|Getting ready to show!
| rowspan="6" |Lines from the song "[[Minecraft:wikipedia:Skeletons (Stevie Wonder song)|Skeletons]]" by [[Minecraft:wikipedia:Stevie Wonder|Stevie Wonder]].
| rowspan="6" |[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.8|1.8]] ([[Minecraft:14w25a]])
|335
|-
|Getting ready to know!||336
|-
|Getting ready to drop!||337
|-
|Getting ready to shock!||338
|-
|Getting ready to freak!||339
|-
|Getting ready to speak!||340
|-
|Woo, /v/!
|The video game board on {{w|4chan}}, where ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]'' is frequently discussed (and was occasionally promoted by [[Minecraft:Notch]]).
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.0.13|Alpha v1.0.13]]
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.17|1.17]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.17-pre1|pre1]])
|166
|-
|Привет Россия!
|Russian for "Hello Russia!". Likely removed due to Microsoft suspending operations in Russia at the time.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.1|1.1]] ([[Minecraft:11w50a]])
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.19|1.19]] ([[Minecraft:22w17a]])
|282
|-
|Minors welcome!
|A pun on 'miners' being a homophone of 'minors', and the game is commonly played among children. Likely removed due to controversy about {{w|gaming disorder}}.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev|Indev]]
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.21.6|1.21.6]] ([[Minecraft:25w20a]])
|56
|}

==== Special splashes ====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 100%" data-description="Main splashes"
|-
! scope="col" |Splash text
! scope="col" |When displayed
! scope="col" class="unsortable" |Explanation
! scope="col" |Version added
! scope="col" |Version removed
|-
|Happy birthday! I love you! Alex x
|For player "athna" on July 26, 2010
|
|[[Minecraft:Alpha 1.0.6_01]]
|[[Minecraft:Alpha 1.0.17]]
|-
|Happy birthday, ez!
|November 9
|Shown on [[Minecraft:ez]]'s birthday.
|[[Minecraft:Alpha 1.0.6_01]]
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.8.5|1.8.5]]
|-
|Happy birthday, Notch!
|June 1
|Shown on Notch's birthday.
|[[Minecraft:Alpha 1.0.6_01]]
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.8.5|1.8.5]]
|-
|missingno
|
|Shown when the splashes.txt file has been modified or deleted without also deleting the META-INF folder. References a [[Minecraft:wikipedia:MissingNo.|glitch Pokémon]] found in ''[[Minecraft:wikipedia:Pokémon Red and Blue|Pokémon Red and Blue]]''.
|[[Minecraft:Alpha v1.0.12]]
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.14|1.14]] ([[Minecraft:19w13a]])
|-
|Finally beta!
|
|Excluding "Merry X-Mas!" and "Happy new year!", this was the only splash from Beta 1.0 to Beta 1.2.
|[[Minecraft:Beta 1.0]]
|[[Minecraft:Beta 1.2_01]]
|}

=== Commands ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!Command
!Description
!Version removed
!Reason for removal
|-
|<code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/?|?]]</code>
|An alias of <code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/help|help]]</code>. Provides help for commands.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13|1.13]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 17w45a|17w45a]])
|Superseded by <code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/help|help]]</code>
|-
|<code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/achievement|achievement]]</code>
|Gives or takes an achievement from a player.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.12|1.12]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 17w13a|17w13a]])
|[[Minecraft:Achievements]] were superseded by [[Minecraft:advancements]].
|-
|<code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/banip|banip]]</code>
|Bans a player by IP number.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31|Indev 0.31]]
|Superseded by <code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/ban-ip|ban-ip]]</code>
|-
|<code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/blockdata|blockdata]]</code>
|Modifies the data tag of a block.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13|1.13]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 17w47a|17w47a]])
|Superseded by <code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/data|data]]</code>
|-
|<code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/broadcast|broadcast]]</code>
|Broadcasts a message across the entire server.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.0.16a_01|Classic 0.0.16a_01]]
|Superseded by <code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/say|say]]</code>
|-
|<code>/chunk</code>
|Force chunks to load constantly or not.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13.1|1.13.1]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13.1-pre1|pre1]])
|Superseded by <code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/forceload|forceload]]</code>
|-
|<code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/entitydata|entitydata]]</code>
|Modifies the data tag of an entity.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13|1.13]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 17w45b|17w45b]])
|Superseded by <code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/data|data]]</code>
|-
|<code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/home|home]]</code>
|Teleports player to the [[Minecraft:world spawn]].
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.2.5|Alpha v1.2.5]]
|Superseded by <code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/kill|kill]]</code>
|-
|<code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/iron|iron]]</code>
|Drops 4 [[Minecraft:Iron Ingot|iron ingots]]. Can only be executed every 5 minutes.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.2.0|Alpha v1.2.0]]
|Removed for unknown reason.
|-
|<code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/locatebiome|locatebiome]]</code>
|Locates biomes.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.19|1.19]] ([[Minecraft:22w19a]])
|Superseded by <code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/locate|locate]]</code>
|-
|<code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/placefeature|placefeature]]</code>
|Used to place a configured feature at a given location.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.19|1.19]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 22w18a|22w18a]])
|Superseded by <code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/place|place]]</code>
|-
|<code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/replaceitem|replaceitem]]</code>
|Replaces items in inventories.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.17|1.17]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 20w46a|20w46a]])
|Superseded by <code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/item|item]]</code>
|-
|<code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/setspawn|setspawn]]</code>
|Sets the current location as the default spawn location for new players.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31|Indev 0.31]]
|Superseded by <code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/setworldspawn|setworldspawn]]</code>
|-
|<code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/solid|solid]]</code>
|Toggles between placing stone or bedrock.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31|Indev 0.31]]
|[[Minecraft:Bedrock]] was added to the Creative inventory as a separate item.
|-
|<code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/stats|stats]]</code>
|Update objectives from command results.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13|1.13]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 17w45a|17w45a]])
|Merged with <code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/execute|execute]]</code>
|-
|<code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/testfor|testfor]]</code>
|Counts entities matching specified conditions.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13|1.13]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 17w45a|17w45a]])
|Merged with <code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/execute|execute]]</code>
|-
|<code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/testforblock|testforblock]]</code>
|Tests whether a block is in a location.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13|1.13]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 17w45a|17w45a]])
|Merged with <code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/execute|execute]]</code>
|-
|<code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/testforblocks|testforblocks]]</code>
|Tests whether the blocks in two regions match.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13|1.13]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 17w45a|17w45a]])
|Merged with <code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/execute|execute]]</code>
|-
|<code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/toggledownfall|toggledownfall]]</code>
|Toggles the weather.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13|1.13]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 17w45a|17w45a]])
|Redundancy with <code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/weather|weather]]</code>
|-
|<code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/unban|unban]]</code>
|Pardons a banned player.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.0.16|Alpha v1.0.16]]
|Superseded by <code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/pardon|pardon]]</code>
|-
|<code>/[[Minecraft:Commands/wood|wood]]</code>
|Drops 4 [[Minecraft:Sapling|oak saplings]]. Can only be executed every 5 minutes.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.2.0|Alpha v1.2.0]]
|Removed for unknown reason.
|}

==== Abbreviated forms of /gamemode command ====
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13|1.13]], several abbreviated forms of /[[Minecraft:Commands/gamemode|gamemode]] command existed.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Letter form
!Numeric form
!Function
|-
|/gamemode s
|/gamemode 0
|Changes game mode to Survival.
|-
|/gamemode c
|/gamemode 1
|Changes game mode to Creative.
|-
|/gamemode a
|/gamemode 2
|Changes game mode to Adventure.
|}

=== Game rules ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!Game rule
!Description
!Version removed
!Reason for removal
|-
|<code>allowFireTicksAwayFromPlayer</code>
|Determines, if [[Minecraft:fire]] and [[Minecraft:lava]] ticks occurs outside the range of a player.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.21.11|1.21.11]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 25w44a|25w44a]])
|Superseded by <code>fire_spread_radius_around_player</code>.
|-
|<code>doFireTick</code>
|Determines, if fire and lava ticks occurs.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.21.11|1.21.11]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 25w44a|25w44a]])
|Superseded by <code>fire_spread_radius_around_player</code>.
|-
|<code>entitiesWithPassengersCanUsePortals</code>
|Determines, if entities with passengers can use portals.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.21|1.21]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.21 Pre-Release 1|pre1]])
|Entities with passengers now always use portals.
|-
|<code>gameLoopFunction</code>
|Ability to toggle the GameLoop() function.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13|1.13]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 17w49b|17w49b]])
|Superseded by <code>random_tick_speed</code>.
|-
|<code>spawnChunkRadius</code>
|Controls the radius of loaded chunks around the world spawn point.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.21.9|1.21.9]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 25w31a|25w31a]])
|In the same snapshot, spawn chunks were removed entirely, as the developers believed they incurred a heavy performance cost and are now rendered obsolete due to the official implementation of other means of forced chunk loading such as <code>/forceload</code>, [[Minecraft:Nether portal]]s, and [[Minecraft:ender pearl]]s.
|}

=== server.properties keys ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!Key
!Description
!Version removed
!Reason for removal
|-
|<code>allow-nether</code>
|Allows players to travel to the Nether.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.21.9|1.21.9]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 25w35a|25w35a]])
|Superseded by game rule <code>allowEnteringNetherUsingPortals</code>.
|-
|<code>announce-player-achievements</code>
|Allows server to announce when a player gets an achievement.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.12|1.12]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 17w18a|17w18a]])
|Superseded by game rule <code>announceAdvancements</code>.
|-
|<code>enable-command-block</code>
|Enables command blocks.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.21.9|1.21.9]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 25w35a|25w35a]])
|Superseded by game rule <code>enableCommandBlocks</code>.
|-
|<code>max-build-height</code>
|The maximum height allowed for building.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.17|1.17]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 20w49a|20w49a]])
|Removed due to massive changes to worlds.
|-
|<code>previews-chat</code>
|If set to true, chat preview will be enabled.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.19.3|1.19.3]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 22w42a|22w42a]])
|Removed, because the chat preview was also removed.
|-
|<code>pvp</code>
|Enable PvP on the server.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.21.9|1.21.9]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 25w35a|25w35a]])
|Superseded by game rule <code>pvp</code>.
|-
|<code>snooper-enabled</code>
|Sets whether the server sends data regularly to [http://snoop.minecraft.net telemetry site].
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.18|1.18]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 21w43a|21w43a]])
|Removed for unknown reason.
|-
|<code>spawn-animals</code>
|Determines if [[Minecraft:Animal|animals]] can spawn.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.21.2|1.21.2]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 24w33a|24w33a]])
|Superseded by game rule <code>spawn_mobs</code>.
|-
|<code>spawn-npcs</code>
|Determines if [[Minecraft:Villager|villagers]] can spawn.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.21.2|1.21.2]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 24w33a|24w33a]])
|Superseded by game rule <code>spawn_mobs</code>.
|-
|<code>spawn-monsters</code>
|Determines if [[Minecraft:Monster|monsters]] can spawn.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.21.9|1.21.9]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 25w35a|25w35a]])
|Superseded by game rule <code>spawn_monsters</code>.
|-
|<code>test-rainbow-chat</code>
|Existed temporarily only in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 22w19a|22w19a]] for testing.
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.19|1.19]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.19 Pre-release 1|pre1]])
|It was only a temporary feature intended for testing.
|}

==== Classic server.properties keys ====
In [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic]], several old server.properties keys existed.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!Key
!Description
|-
|<code>admin-slot</code>
|Allow ops to join even if the server is full.
|-
|<code>grow-trees</code>
|Whether or not the server allows planted saplings to grow into trees.
|-
|<code>max-connections</code>
|The max number of connections the server accepts from the same IP address.
|-
|<code>max-players</code>
|The max numbers of players that can play on the server at the same time.
|-
|<code>motd</code>
|MOTD is short for Message of the day. The MOTD is displayed when people join the server.
|-
|<code>public</code>
|Whether the server should be displayed in the server list, or not.
|-
|<code>server-name</code>
|The name of the server. This is displayed in the server list and when someone is joining the server.
|-
|<code>verify-names</code>
|If enabled, the server ensures that the client is logged in with the same IP address seen on Minecraft.net.
|}

== Other ==

=== Numeric IDs ===
{{Main article|Java Edition pre-flattening data values}}
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13]], all blocks and items had unique numeric IDs alongside namespaced IDs. Numeric IDs were removed during [[Minecraft:Java Edition Flattening|The Flattening]] in 1.13 and all blocks and items now only have namespaced IDs.

=== Animation placeholder textures ===
{{Main article|Animation placeholder texture}}Animation placeholder textures were special textures stored in [[Minecraft:Texture atlas/Predefined|pre-defined texture atlases]] which served as stand-ins for animated textures. When texture atlases were loaded into memory, the placeholder textures were internally overwritten with the animated versions. They were removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.5]].

=== Unused human code ===
Despite human mobs were removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Survival Test|Survival Test]], it was still possible to spawn them in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Infdev]], [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha|Alpha]] and [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta|Beta]] using third-party tools or mods, because IDs for [[Minecraft:Mob (entity)|mob]] (48) and [[Minecraft:Monster (entity)|monster]] (49) still existed. Mob was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.2|Beta 1.2]] and monster was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.6.6|Beta 1.6.6]] which made them no longer possible to spawn in game.

=== Code obfuscation ===
Code obfuscation (added in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Early Classic|Early Classic]]) was a security feature designed to prevent unauthorised access to game source code. Code obfuscation was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 26.1]] because Mojang wanted for mod development to become easier. Even before code obfuscation was removed, Mojang started including [[Minecraft:Obfuscation map|obfuscation maps]] for both client and server of every version since [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.15]] (snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 19w36a|19w36a]]).

For some reason, version [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.2_02 (20110517)]] had code obfuscation absent.

=== Old issue reporting ===
{{Main article|Bug tracker}}Before 2012, reporting issues with Minecraft was done directly on Minecraft Wiki [[Minecraft:Minecraft Wiki:Issues|issues page]]. This method was abandoned after bug tracker was officially released by Mojang in October 2012.

=== Void fog and particles ===
{{main|Void|Fog}}

From [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.8 Pre-release]] up to its removal in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 14w34c]], a fog effect and particles would appear in the lower 16 blocks of the world.

{{-}}

=== Dispensing command blocks ===
From snapshot [[Minecraft:14w07a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.8|1.8]], [[Minecraft:dispenser]]s had the ability to place [[Minecraft:command block]]s, when activated. This feature was removed as of [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.8.6|1.8.6]] to solve a security issue.<ref>{{tweet|SeargeDP|603200679532978176|For the security fix in 1.8.6 it was necessary to remove a feature (permanently) that was used by map makers. It wasn't an easy decision.|May 26, 2015}}</ref><ref>[https://bugs.mojang.com/browse/MC-80671?focusedCommentId=228546&page=com.atlassian.jira.plugin.system.issuetabpanels:comment-tabpanel#comment-228546 "Unfortunately this feature had to be removed in 1.8.6 for security reasons. It wasn't an easy decision, but there was no other viable option. We usually don't break compatibility and this will be an exception to the rule, hopefully the only one.] – [https://bugs.mojang.com/secure/ViewProfile.jspa?name=searge Searge], May 26, 2015</ref>

=== Mobs running from creepers ===
In [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.8|1.8]], mobs ran away from [[Minecraft:creeper]]s that were about to explode. In [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.8.1-pre1|1.8.1-pre1]], this feature was removed because every mob that had the ability to run from a creeper was looking for an exploding creeper every [[Minecraft:tick]], degrading performance.

=== Iron golems attacking creepers ===
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.8.1|1.8.1]], [[Minecraft:Iron Golem|iron golems]] were attacking and killing [[Minecraft:Creeper|creepers]] if they were within golem's range (like any other monsters). This was removed in 1.8.1 to prevent accidental destruction of buildings.<ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBTJIYzJDJw&t=2m42s The Biome that Broke Minecraft]"  – October 12, 2025 on YouTube</ref>

=== Illagers attacking baby villagers ===
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.18|1.18]], [[Minecraft:Vindicator|vindicators]], [[Minecraft:Evoker|evokers]], [[Minecraft:Illusioner|illusioners]] and [[Minecraft:Pillager|pillagers]] were attacking and killing baby [[Minecraft:Villager|villagers]], which was controversial. This was removed in 1.18 (snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 21w37a|21w37a]]) and illagers now spare baby villagers.

=== Vindicators spawning in pillager patrols ===
In 1.14, [[Minecraft:Vindicator|vindicators]] were able to spawn in pillager patrols (along with raids) and sometimes also spawned as patrol leaders. This was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.14.3|1.14.3]] and vindicators now only spawn in raids.

=== Zombies and skeletons dying from drowning ===
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13|1.13]], when [[Minecraft:Zombie|zombies]] were underwater for too long, they started taking drowning damage and died. In 1.13 (snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 18w11a|18w11a]]), this behavior was removed and zombies will now start converting to [[Minecraft:drowned]] instead. [[Minecraft:Skeleton|Skeletons]] were also drowning underwater, and in 1.13 (snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 18w19a|18w19a]]) this was also removed, however skeletons would simply sink into water without converting to any other mob.

=== Slimes dying from drowning ===
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.8|1.8]], when [[Minecraft:Slime|slimes]] (as well as [[Minecraft:Magma Cube|magma cubes]]) entered [[Minecraft:water]], they were not able to get out and if water was deeper than one block, they would drown and die. In 1.8 (snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 14w06b|14w06b]]), this was changed and slimes can now swim as a result of the update to the new AI.

=== Monsters living at day ===
In [[Minecraft:Java Edition Survival Test|Survival Test]] and early [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev|Indev]] versions, zombies and skeletons weren't burning from sunlight and were able to live at day on surface for infinite long time. This was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 20100213]] and now both zombies and skeletons burn at sunlight, and if they are not able find cover in time (like hiding under tree or jumping into water) they will die.

=== Baby zombies living at day ===
Between [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.4.2|1.4.2]] and [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.12.2|1.12.2]], baby zombies weren't burning from sunlight (unlike adult zombies) and were able to live at day for infinite long time. This was fixed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13]] (snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 18w10d|18w10d]]).

=== Taming ocelots into cats ===
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.14|1.14]], [[Minecraft:Cat|cats]] were initially meant to be [[Minecraft:Taming|tamed]] from [[Minecraft:Ocelot|ocelots]]. In 1.14, ocelots can no longer be tamed and cats can be tamed from stray cats instead. Attempting to tame ocelots, a player can gain an ocelot's trust instead by feeding it [[Minecraft:Raw Cod|raw cod]] or [[Minecraft:Raw Salmon|salmon]] until heart particles show, causing it to no longer flee from players.

=== Baby horses gradually growing ===
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.9|1.9]], baby [[Minecraft:Horse|horses]] were gradually growing when fed or when certain amout of time passed. This was removed in 1.9 and baby horses now grow only after they turn adult.

=== Feeding chickens and pigs with wheat ===
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.4.2|1.4.2]], [[Minecraft:wheat]] was used for feeding [[Minecraft:Chicken|chickens]] and [[Minecraft:Pig|pigs]]. In 1.4.2, this was changed and chickens are now fed with [[Minecraft:seeds]], while pigs are fed with [[Minecraft:Carrot|carrots]] and [[Minecraft:Potato|potatoes]].

=== Feeding ocelots with pufferfish and tropical fish ===
Prior to 1.14, it was possible to feed ocelots (as well as cats) with [[Minecraft:Pufferfish (item)|pufferfish]] and [[Minecraft:Tropical Fish (item)|tropical fish]] items. In 1.14 (snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 18w44a|18w44a]]), this was removed (possibly for realism).

=== Old dye interactions ===
Prior to 1.14, [[Minecraft:Bone Meal|bone meal]], [[Minecraft:Ink Sac|ink sac]], [[Minecraft:Cocoa Beans|cocoa beans]] and [[Minecraft:Lapis Lazuli|lapis lazuli]] were used as white, black, brown and blue dyes. In 1.14, this was changed and [[Minecraft:White Dye|white dye]], [[Minecraft:Black Dye|black dye]], [[Minecraft:Brown Dye|brown dye]] and [[Minecraft:Blue Dye|blue dye]] were added as separate dye items while bone meal, ink sac, cocoa beans and lapis lazuli are no longer used for dyeing.

=== Old spawn egg interactions ===
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.11|1.11]], horse [[Minecraft:Spawn Egg|spawn eggs]] were used for spawning donkeys. Zombie spawn eggs were used for spawning zombie villagers and husks. Skeleton spawn eggs were used for spawning wither skeletons (only in nether) and strays. Mules could only be spawned by breeding horse and donkey or by using commands. Elder guardians required commands in order to spawn them in creative mode. Zombie and skeleton horses also required commands in order to spawn them in creative mode.

In 1.11 (snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 16w32a|16w32a]]), separate spawn eggs were added for donkeys, mules, zombie horses, skeleton horses, zombie villagers, husks, strays, wither skeletons and elder guardians, while spawn eggs for horses, zombies, skeletons and guardians are no longer used for spawning different variants of mobs.

=== Water evaporating on magma blocks ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:16w20a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.10|1.10]], water evaporated on top of [[Minecraft:magma block]]s when randomly ticked. From snapshot [[Minecraft:18w07a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13|1.13]], whirlpool [[Minecraft:bubble column]]s are produced on top of magma blocks instead.

=== Items falling to the floor of water ===
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13]], throwing items into water made them instantly fall to the floor of water. In 1.13, this was changed and items slowly submerge into water before they slowly float to the surface.

=== Restricted placement of chests ===
Prior to Java Edition 1.13, placement of [[Minecraft:Chest|chests]] (and [[Minecraft:Trapped Chest|trapped chests]] as well) was restricted and players had to place a new chest with an 1 block-wide gap between an existing double chest. In 1.13 (snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 17w47a|17w47a]]), this restriction was removed and players were able to place a new chest directly next to an existing double chest (or hold shift-click to place a new chest next to a single chest).

=== Arbitrary placement of cacti ===
Between [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.0.6]] and [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.0.10|v1.0.10]], it was possible to place [[Minecraft:Cactus|cacti]] directly next to blocks and it was also possible to place cacti on any blocks, and not only on [[Minecraft:sand]]. This was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.0.11|Alpha v1.0.11]] and attempting to place a cactus next to the block destroyed it and its placement was restricted to sand.

=== Destroying cacti hurts player ===
Between Java Edition Alpha v1.0.6 and v1.0.10, attempting to break cacti hurt the player. This feature was removed in Alpha v1.0.11.

=== Hitting doors opens/closes them ===
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.4.2]], it was possible to open and close [[Minecraft:Wooden Door|wooden doors]] by hitting them with left click. This feature was removed, probably because destroying doors was more difficult.

=== Hitting primed TNT defuses it ===
In [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.30]], it was possible to defuse primed [[Minecraft:TNT]] by hitting it with left click. This feature was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev|Indev]].

=== Sheep drop wool upon being hit ===
Between [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev|Indev]] and [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.6.6|Beta 1.6.6]], hitting [[Minecraft:sheep]] with left click made them drop [[Minecraft:wool]]. This feature was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.7|Beta 1.7]] due to addition of [[Minecraft:shears]].

=== Boats shatter on impact ===
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.9]], crashing [[Minecraft:Boat|boats]] at high speeds instantly broke them into [[Minecraft:planks]] and [[Minecraft:Stick|sticks]]. In 1.9, this behavior was removed as many players complained about it.

This was even more strict in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.0.6|Alpha 1.0.6]] where boats instantly shattered even at low speeds, and even placement of boats outside water was impossible due to them being destroyed, but all this was changed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.0.6 01|Alpha 1.0.6_01]].

=== Old freight minecarts ===
When [[Minecraft:Minecart|minecarts]] were added in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Infdev 20100618]], their functionality was to store items, not to function as rideable transport (much like current [[Minecraft:Minecart with Chest|minecarts with chests]]). Filling minecarts with items made the dirt layer in them rising, which served as visual indication of capacity without needing to open its UI (9x3 container like today). Freight functionality was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Infdev 20100624]] and players would use minecarts as rideable transport instead. Minecarts with chests were later added in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.0.14]] as a separate entity with simpler freight functionality that doesn't have any visual indication of capacity.

=== Tilling grass ===
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.6]], tilling a [[Minecraft:Grass Block|grass block]] with a [[Minecraft:hoe]] had a small chance of dropping [[Minecraft:Wheat Seeds|wheat seeds]]. This feature was removed and wheat seeds are now obtained by breaking a [[Minecraft:Short Grass|short grass]] instead.

=== Walking tramples farmland ===
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.1]], players (and other mobs as well) could trample [[Minecraft:farmland]] by walking on it. To avoid this, players had to use [[Minecraft:sneaking]]. This feature was removed and farmland is now trampled only when a player jumps onto it.

=== Instant growth from bone meal ===
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.5]], using [[Minecraft:Bone Meal|bone meal]] on [[Minecraft:crops]] and [[Minecraft:Sapling|saplings]] made them grow instantly. This behavior was removed in 1.5 and bone meal was severely nerfed.

=== Old passive mob spawning ===
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.8]], passive mobs spawned much more often and their spawning was determined by two primary conditions: a light level (at least 9 light level) and a surface (specifically grass blocks). After Beta 1.8, passive mob spawning was determined by chunk properties and new passive mobs spawned very rarely if player killed all mobs in all nearby chunks (instead of building mob farms).

=== Old fire spreading behavior ===
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.6]], fire spreading was very aggressive and fire was able to spread infinitely. This behavior was removed in Beta 1.6 and fire spreading was severely nerfed.

=== Enchantment shuffling ===
Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.8]], it was possible to shuffle enchantment options by swapping items in the input slot. From 1.8, this behavior was removed and enchantments the player would get on a specific kind of item do not change until the enchantment happens.

=== Higher enchantment levels ===
Between [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.0.0]] and [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.2.5|1.2.5]], it was possible to enchant equipment with levels ranging from 31 up to 50 (which required up to 30 [[Minecraft:Bookshelf|bookshelves]]). These extra higher enchantment levels were removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.3.1|1.3.1]] (Snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 12w22a|12w22a]]), and maximal enchantment level was reduced to 30.

=== Breaking blocks with swords in Creative mode ===
Between [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.8]] and [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.5.2|1.5.2]], it was possible to break blocks with [[Minecraft:Sword|swords]] in Creative mode. This ability was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.6.1|1.6.1]], probably to prevent players from accidentally destroying their buildings while fighting mobs.

=== Monsters attacking players in Creative mode ===
Between [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.8]] and [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.9 Prerelease 4|Beta 1.9 Pre-release 4]], monsters were trying to attack players in Creative mode. This behavior was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.9 Prerelease 5|Beta 1.9 Pre-release 5]] and all monsters remained neutral towards Creative mode players, unless player provoked them by hitting (until versions 1.6.1 and 1.7.2 where provocation was gradually removed).

=== Wolves hurting players in peaceful difficulty ===
Between [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.4]] and [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.2.5|1.2.5]], [[Minecraft:Wolf|angry wolves]] were hurting players in Survival mode even when peaceful difficulty was enabled. This was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.3.1|1.3.1]] and behavior of angry wolves is now respectful towards players in peaceful difficulty.

=== Old block interactions ===
In [[Minecraft:Java Edition pre-Classic|pre-Classic]] and early [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic|Classic]] versions, block interactions behaved differently.

* Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.0.9a|0.0.9a]], blocks were placed by left click and destroyed by right click. After 0.0.9a, this behavior was changed and players would toggle block placing/destroying by right click and use configured interaction with left click. Survival Test reverted this behavior to that before 0.0.9a with only difference that left click and right click are doing opposite, like today.
* Block outline appeared as white glowing square (instead of black outline box). Prior to 0.0.9a, it appeared only on side of block at which player was pointing (rather than around entire block). After 0.0.9a, block outline appeared around entire block, and before placing block a transparent preview cube appeared as visual indication of block placement. This outline behavior was removed in Survival Test and replaced with black outline box, that is used until today.
* In [[Minecraft:Java Edition pre-Classic rd-132211|rd-132211]] and [[Minecraft:Java Edition pre-Classic rd-132328|rd-132328]], it was not possible to select blocks. Grass had pre-defined placement on surface layer (Y=0), while cobblestone placement was possible anywhere below or higher.

=== Arbitrary placement of plants ===
Between [[Minecraft:Java Edition pre-Classic|pre-Classic]] and early [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev|Indev]], it was possible to place plants ([[Minecraft:Sapling|saplings]], [[Minecraft:Mushroom|mushrooms]], and [[Minecraft:Flower|flowers]]) on any blocks, even on top of another plant, and not only on [[Minecraft:Grass Block|grass blocks]] or [[Minecraft:dirt]]. Last version where this was possible is [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20100202|Java Edition Indev 0.31 20100202-2330]] (the exact removal date is uncertain because Indev versions between 20100202-2330 and 20100206-2103 are not archived).

=== Removed after Survival Test ===
{{main|Survival Test}}

==== Placeholder block drops ====
[[Minecraft:Survival Test]] introduced block [[Minecraft:drops]], which were mapped as follows:

{| class="wikitable sortable" data-description="Block drops in Survival Test"
|-
! scope="col" |[[Minecraft:Block]]
! scope="col" |Historical [[Minecraft:drops]]
! scope="col" |Current drops
|-
|{{LegacyBlockSprite|gold-ore-je2-be1}} [[Minecraft:Gold Ore]]
|{{LegacyBlockSprite|block-of-gold-side}} [[Minecraft:Block of Gold]]
|{{ItemSprite|Raw Gold}} [[Minecraft:Raw Gold]]
|-
|{{LegacyBlockSprite|iron-ore-je1-be1}} [[Minecraft:Iron Ore]]
|{{LegacyBlockSprite|block-of-iron-side}} [[Minecraft:Block of Iron]]
|{{ItemSprite|Raw Iron}} [[Minecraft:Raw Iron]]
|-
|{{LegacyBlockSprite|coal-ore-je1-be1}} [[Minecraft:Coal Ore]]
|{{LegacyBlockSprite|smooth-stone-slab-side-je1-be1}} [[Minecraft:Stone Slab]]
|{{ItemSprite|Coal}} [[Minecraft:Coal]]
|-
|{{LegacyBlockSprite|oak-log-je2-be1}} [[Minecraft:Log|Wood]]
|{{LegacyBlockSprite|oak-planks-je3-be1}} [[Minecraft:Planks]]
|{{BlockSprite|Oak Log|Wood}} (itself)
|}

Block drops were reworked in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev|Indev]].

==== Minimized textures ====
In Survival Test, item [[Minecraft:drops]] were restricted to the cube shape used for blocks. The projected texture was the same on all faces and the texture scale was closer to those of blocks, making it look cropped.

==== Old walking animation for mobs ====
In Survival Test, mobs ([[Minecraft:pig]]s, [[Minecraft:sheep]], [[Minecraft:skeleton]]s, [[Minecraft:zombie]]s, [[Minecraft:spider]]s and [[Minecraft:creeper]]s) had different walking animations.

==== Creeper melee attack ====
In Survival Test, [[Minecraft:creeper]]s did melee damage ({{health|4}}) to the player. In [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31|Indev 0.31]], this feature was removed.

==== Eating mushrooms ====
In Survival Test, [[Minecraft:Brown Mushroom|brown mushrooms]] added health ({{health|5}}), while [[Minecraft:Red Mushroom|red mushrooms]] depleted health ({{health|3}}) if player ate them. With start of Indev, this feature was removed.

=== Accidentally removed ===
{{See also|Java Edition mentioned features}}

==== Villagers accepting flowers from iron golems ====
Baby villagers used to accept poppies (originally roses) offered to them by iron golems since their addition in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 12w08a]]. This feature was removed at some point during the development of [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.14]]. Iron golems still offer poppies to baby villagers, but they don't take the flower from the golem's hand.<ref>{{bug|MC-159069}}</ref>

==== Erosion basins ====
[[Minecraft:Erosion]]s, also known as basins, are terrain features that strip away the surface layer of blocks in a small area, exposing the stone underneath. They were accidentally removed in 1.18 ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 21w41a]]).<ref>{{bug|MC-264579}}</ref>

==== Underground mushrooms ====
Mushrooms generated in caves from [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic 0.24_SURVIVAL_TEST]] until 1.18 ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 21w39a]]), when underground mushroom patches were (probably accidentally) removed from Java Edition, and have yet to be re-added.<ref>{{bug|MC-244162}}.</ref>

==== Removed with the 1.3 client-server split ====
{{main|Java Edition 1.3.1/List of broken features}}
When 1.3 split client and server logic, several features lost significant functionality. While some of these have been effectively restored or at least substituted, many of them remain removed to this day, such as expanding ghasts or dimensional text.

=== Old mob drops ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!Mob
!Drops
!Amount
!Removed in
|-
|{{EntityLink|Pig}}
|{{BlockLink|Brown mushroom}}
|0-2
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20100202|Indev 0.31 20100202]]
|-
|{{EntityLink|Sheep}}
|{{BlockLink|Brown mushroom}}
|0-2
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20100202|Indev 0.31 20100202]]
|-
|{{EntityLink|Sniffer}}
|{{BlockLink|Moss block}}
|0-1
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.20|1.20]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 23w13a|23w13a]])
|-
|{{EntityLink|Hoglin}}
|{{ItemLink|Rotten flesh}}
|1
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.16|1.16]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 20w07a|20w07a]])
|-
|{{EntityLink|Breeze}}
|{{ItemLink|Wind charge}}
|4-6
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.20.5|1.20.5]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 24w11a|24w11a]])
|-
|{{EntityLink|Phantom}}
|{{ItemLink|Leather}}
|1-4
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13|1.13]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 18w14a|18w14a]])
|-
|{{EntityLink|Pillager}}
|{{ItemLink|Emerald}}
|0-1
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.14|1.14]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 18w46a|18w46a]])
|-
|{{EntityLink|Witch}}
|{{ItemLink|Water bottle}}
|0-1
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.4.2|1.4.2]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 12w40a|12w40a]])
|-
|{{EntityLink|Drowned}}
|{{ItemLink|Gold ingot}}
|0-1
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.17|1.17]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 21w05a|21w05a]])
|-
|{{EntityLink|Zombie}}
|{{ItemLink|Feather}}
|0-2
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.8|Beta 1.8]]
|-
|{{EntityLink|Zombified piglin}}
|{{ItemLink|Cooked porkchop}}
|0-2
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.0.0|1.0.0]] ([[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.9 Prerelease|Beta 1.9 pre]])
|-
|{{EntityLink|Pig}}{{EntityLink|Sheep}}{{EntityLink|Zombie}}{{EntityLink|Skeleton}}
{{EntityLink|Spider}}
{{EntityLink|Creeper}}
|{{ItemLink|Flint and steel}}
{{ItemLink|String}}
{{ItemLink|Gunpowder}}
{{ItemLink|Feather}}
|1 (flint and steel)
1-3 (all other)
|[[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 20100219|Indev 20100219]]
|}

=== Minecart boosting ===
[[Minecraft:Tutorial:Minecart booster|Minecart boosting]] was a feature prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.6]], that allowed players to boost [[Minecraft:minecart]] by using another minecart when they ran alongside one another on two parallelly-placed rails. This physics-based minecart boosting was removed in Beta 1.6 and players are now supposed to use redstone-based [[Minecraft:Powered Rail|powered rails]] instead.

=== Outdated block and item duplication ===
{{Main article|Tutorial:Block and item duplication/Outdated methods}}Throughout the history of Minecraft, several outdated block and item duplication methods existed until they were ultimately patched.

=== Instant wiring ===
{{Main article|Tutorial:Instant wire}}Instant wiring was a glitch found in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta|Beta]] which allowed for Instant [[Minecraft:redstone repeater]], and logic gates to be created by players.

=== Repeater reboot system ===
{{Main article|Tutorial:Repeater reboot system}}Used as workaround for glitch when player saved and left the game, and when came back, any repeaters that were running in a continuous circuit were frozen. A block directly next to the repeater had to be "updated" to jump start player's redstone circuit.

=== Man-made lakes ===
{{Main article|Tutorial:Man-made lake}}Players had to use complicated [[Minecraft:water]] placement methods in order to properly build lakes due to bug that caused water not forming source blocks properly on top of existing source blocks.<ref>[[Minecraft:bugtracker:MC-916|MC-916]]</ref>

=== Water ladders ===
{{Main article|Tutorial:Water ladder}}Water ladders were structures used to facilitate quick climbing in a strictly vertical manner.

=== Water trams ===
{{Main article|Tutorial:Water tram}}Water trams were fast travel structures which consisted of streams of water flowing in the direction player wished to travel with [[Minecraft:Boat|boats]].

=== Door-based iron golem farming ===
{{Main article|Tutorial:Door-based iron golem farming}}Prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.14|1.14]], [[Minecraft:Iron Golem|iron golem]] farming was much more simple due to conditions for their spawning required only certain amount of villagers and doors.

=== Village chaining ===
{{Main article|Tutorial:Village chaining}}Village chaining was the process by which player was able to move [[Minecraft:village]] centers abnormally close to, or within, each other.

== Temporary features ==

=== Old conduit particles ===
{{main|Conduit#History}}
[[File:Nautilus (texture 0) JE1 BE1.png]] [[File:Nautilus (texture 1) JE1 BE1.png]] [[File:Nautilus (texture 2) JE1 BE1.png]] [[File:Nautilus (texture 3) JE1 BE1.png]] [[File:Nautilus (texture 4) JE1 BE1.png]] [[File:Nautilus (texture 5) JE1 BE1.png]] [[File:Nautilus (texture 6) JE1 BE1.png]] [[File:Nautilus (texture 7) JE1 BE1.png]] [[File:Nautilus (texture 8) JE1 BE1.png]] [[File:Nautilus (texture 9) JE1 BE1.png]] [[File:Nautilus (texture 10) JE1 BE1.png]] [[File:Nautilus (texture 11) JE1 BE1.png]]

The [[Minecraft:conduit]] was added in snapshot [[Minecraft:18w15a]] with [[Minecraft:particles]], but those particles were changed in the next snapshot, [[Minecraft:18w16a]].

{{-}}

=== Coral blocks instantly dying outside water ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 18w09a|18w09a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13|1.13]], [[Minecraft:Coral Block|coral blocks]] instantly turned into [[Minecraft:Dead Coral Block|dead coral block]] if player placed them outside water. In 18w16a, this was changed and coral blocks now have short delay before dying and turning into dead coral blocks.

=== Ravagers spawning in pillager patrols ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 18w45a|18w45a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.14|1.14]], [[Minecraft:Ravager|ravagers]] were originally meant to spawn in [[Minecraft:Patrol|pillager patrols]] rather than [[Minecraft:Raid|raids]]. In [[Minecraft:Java Edition 18w46a|18w46a]], ravagers were removed from pillager patrols which made them briefly unused, and in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 18w47a|18w47a]], ravagers were now spawning in raids instead.

=== Ravagers fleeing away from rabbits ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 18w43a|18w43a]] for 1.14, ravagers were fleeing away in presence of rabbits. This feature was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 18w44a|18w44a]] because it didn't fit with ravager's lore.<ref>[https://x.com/jeb_/status/1057291072286658560 "FYI, I asked Josh to remove this feature again. Although funny, being scared of rabbits doesn't fit with the Beast's lore."] – [https://x.com/jeb_ @jeb_] (Jens Bergensten) on X (formerly Twitter), October 30, 2018</ref>

=== Phantoms spawning in The End ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 18w07a|18w07a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13|1.13]], [[Minecraft:Phantom|phantoms]] were able to spawn in [[Minecraft:The End]]. This feature existed only briefly and was shortly after removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 18w09a|18w09a]].

=== Respawning Ender Dragon with clay ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 15w31a|15w31a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.9|1.9]], it was possible to respawn the [[Minecraft:Ender Dragon]] by building flat creeper face using [[Minecraft:Clay|clay blocks]]. This was removed shortly after in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 15w44a|15w44a]] due to addition of [[Minecraft:End Crystal|end crystal]] items.

=== Endermen teleporting spawns endermites ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 14w11a|14w11a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.8|1.8]], [[Minecraft:Endermite|endermites]] were able to spawn when [[Minecraft:Enderman|endermen]] teleported. This behavior was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 14w28a|14w28a]].

=== Hoglins living in overworld ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 20w06a|20w06a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.16|1.16]], when players transported [[Minecraft:Hoglin|hoglins]] to [[Minecraft:overworld]], they were able to live there endlessly. After addition of [[Minecraft:Zoglin|zoglins]] in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 20w14a|20w14a]], this was no longer possible as hoglins will always convert to zoglins after certain amout of time passes.

=== Separate helmet models for piglins ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 20w10a|20w10a]] for 1.16, [[Minecraft:Piglin|piglins]] worn own special helmet models of [[Minecraft:armor]]. In [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.16 Pre-release 3|1.16 Pre-release 3]], piglin helmet models were removed and piglins started wearing player helmet models instead. Strangely, the textures for leather piglin helmet remained existing unused until [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.17|1.17]].

=== Striders stacking endlessly ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 20w13a|20w13a]] for 1.16, [[Minecraft:Strider|striders]] were able to spawn stacked with 3 (and more) striders (including adult striders) on top of each other. This was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 20w18a|20w18a]], and adult striders can spawn only with one baby strider or one [[Minecraft:Zombified Piglin|zombified piglin]] on them.

=== Breezes provoking monsters by attack ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 23w45a|23w45a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.20.3|1.20.3]], when [[Minecraft:Breeze|breezes]] were added to experimental data pack, if they attacked monsters, they provoked them (and vice versa). This behavior was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.20.5|1.20.5]] (snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 24w04a|24w04a]]) and breezes can no longer provoke monsters, and monsters can no longer provoke breezes either.

=== Dolphins wearing armor ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 18w15a|18w15a]] for 1.13, when players thrown [[Minecraft:armor]] items at dolphins, they picked them up and equipped them. This was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 18w21a|18w21a]].<ref>[[Minecraft:bugtracker:MC/issues/MC-128493|MC-128493]]</ref>

Furthermore, since 1.14 ([[Minecraft:Java Edition 19w08a|19w08a]]), it is no longer possible to equip dolphins with armor using [[Minecraft:Dispenser|dispensers]].

=== Foxes wearing armor ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 19w07a|19w07a]] for 1.14, it was possible to equip [[Minecraft:Fox|foxes]] with armor using [[Minecraft:Dispenser|dispensers]]. This was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 19w08a|19w08a]].

=== Dolphins sitting in boats ===
In snapshot 18w15a for 1.13, it was possible to put [[Minecraft:Dolphin|dolphins]] into [[Minecraft:Boat|boats]]. In [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13-pre2|1.13 Pre-release 2]], this functionality was removed.

=== Nautiluses sitting in boats ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 25w41a|25w41a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.21.11|1.21.11]], it was possible to put [[Minecraft:Nautilus|nautiluses]] (as well as [[Minecraft:Zombie Nautilus|zombie nautiluses]]) into boats. In [[Minecraft:Java Edition 25w43a|25w43a]], this functionality was removed.

=== Tameable rabbits ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 14w27a|14w27a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.8|1.8]], it was possible to tame [[Minecraft:Rabbit|rabbits]] with [[Minecraft:Carrot|carrots]]. In [[Minecraft:Java Edition 14w34a|14w34a]], taming functionality was removed and rabbits can no longer be tamed.

=== Parrots changing colors when dancing ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 17w14a|17w14a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.12|1.12]], [[Minecraft:Parrot|parrots]] were cycling through variants if [[Minecraft:music]] was playing on a nearby [[Minecraft:jukebox]]. In [[Minecraft:Java Edition 17w15a|17w15a]], this behavior was removed and parrots no longer cycle through variants.

=== Feeding parrots with cookies ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 17w13a|17w13a]] for 1.12, [[Minecraft:Cookie|cookies]] were used for feeding parrots. In [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.12-pre3|Java Edition 1.12 Pre-release 3]], this was changed and parrots are now fed with seeds. Parrots will die when player attempts to feed them with cookies.

=== Feeding turtles with raw cods ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 18w07a|18w07a]] for 1.13, [[Minecraft:Raw Cod|raw cods]] were used for feeding [[Minecraft:Turtle|turtles]]. In [[Minecraft:Java Edition 18w07b|18w07b]], this was changed and turtles are now fed with [[Minecraft:seagrass]].

=== Feeding axolotls with tropical fish ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 20w51a|20w51a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.17|1.17]], [[Minecraft:Tropical Fish (item)|tropical fish]] were used for feeding [[Minecraft:Axolotl|axolotls]]. In [[Minecraft:Java Edition 21w20a|21w20a]], this was changed and axolotls are now fed with [[Minecraft:Bucket of Tropical Fish|buckets of tropical fish]].

=== Ability to milk squids ===
Between [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.2]] and [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.2 02|Beta 1.2_02]], it was possible to milk [[Minecraft:Squid|squids]] with an empty [[Minecraft:bucket]]. This feature was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.3|Beta 1.3]].

=== Jumping increases experience ===
In [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.9 Prerelease|Java Edition Beta 1.9 Pre-release]], it was possible to gain experience points by jumping. This was only a testing feature and was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.9 Prerelease 2|Java Edition Beta 1.9 Pre-release 2]].

=== Hitting mobs from distance ===
In [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.8]] and [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.8.1|Beta 1.8.1]], it was possible to hit mobs in creative mode from distance of 30 blocks. This was fixed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.0.0|1.0.0]].

=== Hitting endermen with projectiles ===
In Java Edition Beta 1.8 and Beta 1.8.1, it was possible to hit [[Minecraft:Enderman|endermen]] with [[Minecraft:Projectile|projectiles]]. This was no longer possible in 1.0.0 as endermen will always teleport when attacked by projectiles.

=== Bee nests generating on grown trees ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 19w34a|19w34a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.15|1.15]], [[Minecraft:Bee Nest|bee nests]] always had a small chance to generate on [[Minecraft:Tree|trees]] grown from [[Minecraft:Sapling|saplings]], which caused many players complain that it would break automatic tree farms. This behavior was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 19w35a|19w35a]].

From [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.15.2|1.15.2]], it is again possible to generate bee nests on trees grown from saplings, however only when player places [[Minecraft:flower]] next to sapling.

=== Passive monsters ===
When monsters ([[Minecraft:Zombie|zombies]], [[Minecraft:Skeleton|skeletons]], [[Minecraft:Spider|spiders]] and [[Minecraft:Creeper|creepers]]) were re-added to game in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20100202|Indev 0.31 20100202]] (after they were initially removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20091223-0040|Indev 0.31 20091223-0040]]), they were accidentally programmed to be passive (instead of hostile), because Notch forgot to re-implement hostile AI. This behavior was fixed shortly after in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 20100204-2027|Indev 0.31 20100204-2027]].

=== Hoppers filling regular minecarts ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 13w01a|13w01a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.5|1.5]], [[Minecraft:Hopper|hoppers]] were able to load items into [[Minecraft:Minecart|minecarts]] without [[Minecraft:Chest|chests]]. This was fixed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 13w01b|13w01b]].

=== Hoppers interacting with beacons ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 15w47a|15w47a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.9|1.9]], hoppers were able to interact with [[Minecraft:Beacon|beacons]]. This was reverted in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 15w49a|15w49a]].

=== Inventory changes ===
An inventory rewrite was originally partially implemented in snapshot [[Minecraft:14w07a]], but it was reverted before the release of [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.8|1.8]].{{more info|when reverted?}}<ref>{{reddit|31z5gz/dinnerbone_working_with_inventories|cq6k74n|context=2|We never finished that. We hit a roadblock with the inventory rewrite, and had to shelve it because we couldn't figure out how to proceed nicely.|Dinnerbone|April 9, 2015}}</ref>

=== Orange default dog collars ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 14w18a|14w18a]] for 1.8, default color of [[Minecraft:Wolf|dog]] collars was (probably accidentally) changed to from red to orange.<ref>[[Minecraft:bugtracker:MC/issues/MC-54109|MC-54109]]</ref> This was reverted in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.9|1.9]] back to red color.

=== Changes to minecart physics ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 14w11a|14w11a]] for 1.8, [[Minecraft:minecart]] physics were changed. They were going faster and further, were derailing at corners if they were going too fast and refused to go uphill and they were also (if going fast enough) going over 1 block. These changes were reverted in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 14w17a|14w17a]].

=== Giants behaving like zombies ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 18w50a|18w50a]] for 1.14, giants used zombie AI, used zombie sounds, were able to infect villagers and baby variant of giant was also added. This was reverted in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 19w03a|19w03a]].

=== Changes to behavior of witches ===
In snapshot 18w50a for 1.14, [[Minecraft:Witch|witches]] were accidentally programmed to be neutral (instead of hostile) and worn hoods. This was reverted in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 19w02a|19w02a]].

=== Outline box thickness change ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 19w38a|19w38a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.15|1.15]], outline box thickness was changed to look slightly thicker. This was reverted in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 19w39a|19w39a]].

=== Recipe book search changes ===
In [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.20.2 Pre-release 1|Pre-release 1]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.20.2|1.20.2]], several changes were made to search in [[Minecraft:recipe book]]'s UI. The recipe book search matched the beginning of any word in the item's name, and all recipes, including those that have not been unlocked appeared in search results. This was reverted in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.20.2 Pre-release 2|1.20.2 Pre-release 2]].

=== Illagers opening wooden doors ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 19w13a|19w13a]] for 1.14, [[Minecraft:Vindicator|vindicators]], [[Minecraft:Evoker|evokers]], [[Minecraft:Illusioner|illusioners]] and [[Minecraft:Pillager|pillagers]] were able to open [[Minecraft:Wooden Door|wooden doors]] in [[Minecraft:Village|villages]]. This was reverted in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 19w14a|19w14a]] and illagers can no longer open doors anymore.

=== Killer rabbits spawning naturally ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 14w27a|14w27a]] for 1.8, killer rabbits were spawning naturally (prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition 14w29a|14w29a]] also in peaceful mode). Their natural spawning was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 14w34a|14w34a]].

=== More naturally spawning sheep variants ===
In snapshot [[Minecraft:Java Edition 25w07a|25w07a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.21.5|1.21.5]], light blue, blue, cyan, yellow, orange, and red [[Minecraft:sheep]] started spawning naturally. This was reverted in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 25w08a|25w08a]].

=== Endermen picking up any blocks ===
When [[Minecraft:Enderman|endermen]] were added in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.8 Pre-release|Java Edition Beta 1.8 Pre-release 1]], they were able to pick up any blocks including unobtainable blocks (like [[Minecraft:bedrock]], [[Minecraft:Slab|double slabs]] and [[Minecraft:Monster Spawner|spawners]]) and blocks that have inventories (like [[Minecraft:Chest|chests]], [[Minecraft:Furnace|furnaces]] and [[Minecraft:Dispenser|dispensers]]). In [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.8|Beta 1.8 release]], endermen are no longer able to pick up unobtainable blocks and blocks with inventories. In [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.0.0]], the list of blocks that endermen are able to pick up was severely limited.

Furthermore in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.16|1.16]], endermen are no longer able to pick up [[Minecraft:netherrack]]. During development of 1.17, endermen were able to pick up [[Minecraft:Flowering Azalea|flowering azaleas]] and [[Minecraft:Leaves|flowering azalea leaves]] which was removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.17 Pre-release 1|1.17 Pre-release 1]].

=== entity.hanging.place and entity.hanging.pop ===
<code>entity.hanging.place</code> and <code>entity.hanging.pop</code> were two sound effects added in snapshot [[Minecraft:15w49a]] and removed in the next snapshot, [[Minecraft:15w49b]]. The sound effects were blank audio files and were likely intended as sound effects for the [[Minecraft:lead]].

=== /locate New_Village ===
{{main|Commands}}

There was a locate command called {{cmd|locate New_Village}}. This was implemented in snapshot [[Minecraft:18w48a]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.14|Village & Pillage]] before the [[Minecraft:village]] structures from [[Minecraft:Update Aquatic]] and prior were removed. Once these "old" villages were officially taken from the game's structure spawn list in snapshot [[Minecraft:19w02a]], {{cmd|locate New_Village}} was replaced by {{cmd|locate Village}} as the {{cd|New_Village}} ID was no longer needed.

=== Tags ===
{{main|Tag#History}}

The <code>water_hacked</code> and <code>waterlogged</code> tags were added in snapshots [[Minecraft:Java Edition 18w07a|18w07a]] and [[Minecraft:Java Edition 18w07b|18w07b]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13|1.13]] respectively and removed in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 18w10c|18w10c]]. Before the removal, these tags functioned as follows:

{|class="wikitable sortable" data-description="Removed tags"
!scope="col"|[[Minecraft:Tag]]
!scope="col" class="unsortable"|Values
!scope="col" class="unsortable"|Usage
|-
|minecraft:water_hacked
|#minecraft:stairs, #minecraft:waterlogged, #minecraft:slabs, minecraft:chest
|Blocks in this tag render in water as if any non-filled space in the block [[Minecraft:model]] was water.
|-
|minecraft:waterlogged
|#minecraft:coral_plants, minecraft:bubble_column, minecraft:kelp, minecraft:kelp_top, minecraft:sea_grass, minecraft:tall_sea_grass
|Used in the <code>water_hacked.json</code> block tag file. Prevents non-water mobs from spawning in this block. Allows swimming in this block.
|}

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