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{{distinguish|Java Edition 1.20}}
{{about|a pre-release|the full version|Java Edition 1.2.1}}
{{Infobox version
| title = Minecraft 1.2
| subtitle = Pre-release for 1.2.1
| image = Java Edition 1.2.png
| edition = Java
| type = Pre-release
| parent = 1.2.1
| date = February 29, 2012
| clientdl = [https://vault.omniarchive.uk/archive/java/client-release/1.2/pre/1.2-pre.jar Client]
| jsondl = [https://meta.omniarchive.uk/versions/v1/1.2-pre.json .json]
| serverdl = [https://vault.omniarchive.uk/archive/java/server-release/1.2/pre/1.2-pre.jar Server]
| prevparent = 1.1
| prev = 12w08a
| next =
| nextparent = 1.2.2
}}
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'''1.2''' is the first and only pre-release for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.2.1]], released on February 29, 2012,<ref>{{cite|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://www.mojang.com/2012/02/minecraft-1-2-preview/|title=Minecraft 1.2 Preview|website=Mojang.com|author=Jens Bergensten|date=February 29, 2012}}</ref> which adds [[Minecraft:chiseled stone bricks]]. This is the first pre-release released in 2012.

== Additions ==
=== Blocks ===
'''[[File:Chiseled Stone Bricks JE1 BE1.png|36px]] [[Minecraft:Chiseled stone bricks]]'''
* New type of stone bricks.
* Creative-exclusive block.

'''[[File:Chiseled Sandstone (side texture) JE0.png|36px]] [[File:Cut Sandstone (side texture) JE0.png|36px]] [[Minecraft:Sandstone]]'''
* Two new textures have been added to the {{code|terrain.png}} file. They look similar to [[Minecraft:sandstone]] but instead they contain hieroglyphics. These blocks have not been added to the game yet.

=== Mobs ===
'''[[File:Iron Golem JE1 BE1.png|24px]] [[Minecraft:Iron Golem]]s'''
* Now have sounds.

== Changes ==
=== Blocks ===
[[File:Ladder (S) JE2 BE1.png|36px]] '''[[Minecraft:Ladder]]s'''
* Crafting recipe now produces 3 ladders instead of 2.

{{Animate|Redstone Lamp JE2 BE1.png;Lit Redstone Lamp JE2 BE1.png|36px}} '''[[Minecraft:Redstone lamp]]s'''
* Changed the textures of the [[Minecraft:Redstone Lamp]] from {{Animate|Redstone Lamp JE1.png;Lit Redstone Lamp JE1.png|36px}}.

{{Animate|Cobblestone Slab JE2 BE2.png;Smooth Stone Slab JE1 BE1.png;Stone Brick Slab JE1 BE1.png;Brick Slab JE2 BE2.png;Sandstone Slab JE2 BE2.png|36px}} '''[[Minecraft:Slab]]s'''
* Crafting recipe now produces 6 slabs instead of 3.
* Can now be placed upside-down when placed against the bottom of a block.

[[File:Powered Powered Rail (NS) JE1 BE1.png|36px]] '''[[Minecraft:Powered rail]]s'''
* Are not affected by [[Minecraft:quasi connectivity]] anymore.

=== Items ===
'''[[File:Golden Boots (item) JE1 BE1.png|36px]] [[Minecraft:Golden boots]]'''
*Renamed "Golden boots" to "Golden Boots".

'''[[File:Lava Bucket JE1 BE1.png|36px]] [[Minecraft:Lava bucket]]'''
* Renamed "Lava bucket" to "Lava Bucket".

=== General ===
'''Controls'''
* Removed camera controls accidentally added in [[Minecraft:12w08a]].

'''[[Minecraft:Debug screen]]'''
* Pressing {{key|F3}} now displays what [[Minecraft:biome]] the player is currently in.
* Raw, sky & block brightness values called rl, sl & bl respectively.

== Fixes ==
'''21 bugs fixed'''
* Nerfed [[Minecraft:iron golem]] spawn rate.
* Fixed bug with updating [[Minecraft:powered rail]] when placing [[Minecraft:redstone]].
* Fixed [[Minecraft:stairs]] being placed upside down when placed on [[Minecraft:snow]].
* Fixed not being able to put torches on upside-down stairs, probably normal stairs too.
* Fixed [[Minecraft:jukebox]]es not playing above level 128.
* Fixed not being able to grow huge mushrooms above level 128.
* Fixed bug with growing trees above level 128 with [[Minecraft:bone meal]].
* Fixed crash bug with iron golem building.
* When building an iron golem, the block above them is no longer destroyed.
* Fixed tamed [[Minecraft:wolves]] still attacking sheep.
* Fixed some language bugs.
* Fixed some [[Minecraft:Anvil file format|Anvil]] bugs.
* Fixed the client not properly handling biome values greater than 22.
* Fixed [[Minecraft:mob]]s spawning half as quick due to the code checking in invalid spawning places half of the time due to the new world height.
* Fixed [[Minecraft:lava]] lakes generating over [[Minecraft:bedrock]].
* Fixed iron golem's texture being white or invisible.
* Fixed the iron golem model.
* Fixed [[Minecraft:villager]]s being restless at night.
* Fixed [[Minecraft:nether wart]] dropping from [[Minecraft:soul sand]].
* Fixed lag from iron golems.
* Iron golems no longer drown.

== Trivia ==
* 1.2 is the first version to be released on a leap day.
** It is also one of only two versions in {{JE}} to be released on a leap day, the other one being [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.9|1.9]] (2016).</onlyinclude>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

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