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'''Alpha''' ('''Beta''' for ''[[Minecraft:Windows 10 Edition]]'') was the first development phase of ''[[Minecraft:Pocket Edition]]'' and its derived editions, developed for over 5 years, from August 16, 2011, to November 17, 2016. Alpha/Beta was succeeded by the full release of [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition 1.0.0]] on December 19, 2016. | '''Alpha''' ('''Beta''' for ''[[Minecraft:Windows 10 Edition]]'') was the first development phase of ''[[Minecraft:Pocket Edition]]'' and its derived editions, developed for over 5 years, from August 16, 2011, to November 17, 2016. Alpha/Beta was succeeded by the full release of [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition 1.0.0]] on December 19, 2016. | ||
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== Unique Features == | == Unique Features == | ||
'''Blocks''' | '''Blocks''' | ||
* Water color can be changed in [[Minecraft:cauldron]]s by adding [[Minecraft:dye]]s. This dyed water can be used to dye items such as | * Water color can be changed in [[Minecraft:cauldron]]s by adding [[Minecraft:dye]]s. This dyed water can be used to dye items such as leather armor. | ||
* [[Minecraft:Cauldron]]s can store potions, and will make an explosion sound (not a real explosion) if potions are mixed, making the potions disappear. Potions in cauldrons can be used to make a tipped arrow. | * [[Minecraft:Cauldron]]s can store potions, and will make an explosion sound (not a real explosion) if potions are mixed, making the potions disappear. Potions in cauldrons can be used to make a tipped arrow. | ||
* | * Chests are directional; adjacent chests will not connect to form a large chest if they are facing different directions. Chests can be placed next to a large chest horizontally. | ||
* | * Glowing obsidian, which replaced the Nether reactor structure, except for the Nether reactor core block. | ||
* | * Invisible bedrock which generates at the edges of the world. | ||
* | * Nether reactor core, which was used to generate Nether reactors before the addition of [[Minecraft:the Nether]]. | ||
* [[Minecraft:Stonecutter (old)|Stonecutters]], used to craft stone-related items, as there was not enough space in the crafting system. | * [[Minecraft:Stonecutter (old)|Stonecutters]], used to craft stone-related items, as there was not enough space in the crafting system. | ||
* | * Update game block, which appears when a world with blocks added in a newer version is loaded in an older version. | ||
'''Items''' | '''Items''' | ||
* | * Leather armor can be dyed in [[Minecraft:cauldron]]s, instead of in the crafting grid. | ||
* Leather | * Leather horse armor can be dyed using a cauldron, and can be crafted using 7 [[Minecraft:leather]] in the shape of an "H". | ||
'''World generation''' | '''World generation''' | ||
* Early versions used terrain and biome generation akin to that of | * Early versions used terrain and biome generation akin to that of Java Edition Beta. (more specifically, Alpha v1.2.0 to Beta 1.7.3) | ||
** | ** Alpha v0.9.0 and subsequent versions brought both more in line with Java Edition 1.7.2 and beyond. | ||
* Biomes that would exceed the 128-block height are shrunk to fit in, although the maximum tall block is a 256-block height limit. | * Biomes that would exceed the 128-block height are shrunk to fit in, although the maximum tall block is a 256-block height limit. | ||
* | * Far lands in infinite worlds generate Far Lands since X/Z: ±12,550,821, like prior to Java Beta 1.8. | ||
* [[Minecraft:Old]] world type | * [[Minecraft:Old]] world type | ||
** Generates as a finite world 256 blocks in length and width, while 128 blocks in height. | ** Generates as a finite world 256 blocks in length and width, while 128 blocks in height. | ||
** Nether and end portals can be activated. | ** Nether and end portals can be activated. | ||
* | * Nether reactor, which was used before the addition of [[Minecraft:the Nether]]: generates a large spire made of netherrack. | ||
* Fallen trees, which are composed of a trunk lying on its side, sometimes with vines and [[Minecraft:mushroom]]s, and a stump one to two blocks away in the direction the rings are facing. | * Fallen trees, which are composed of a trunk lying on its side, sometimes with vines and [[Minecraft:mushroom]]s, and a stump one to two blocks away in the direction the rings are facing. | ||
* | * Flat world type | ||
'''Gameplay''' | '''Gameplay''' | ||
* The HUD and other elements are adapted to mobile standards of gameplay. Interactions are made via touchscreen (both the iOS and Android versions of ''[[Minecraft:Pocket Edition]]'' have the same gameplay<ref>{{tweet|kappische|142677729135968256}}</ref>). | * The HUD and other elements are adapted to mobile standards of gameplay. Interactions are made via touchscreen (both the iOS and Android versions of ''[[Minecraft:Pocket Edition]]'' have the same gameplay<ref>{{tweet|kappische|142677729135968256}}</ref>). | ||
** [[Minecraft:Crafting]] uses the | ** [[Minecraft:Crafting]] uses the MATTIS system, and items are disposed of by long-tapping their icon on the toolbar. | ||
** For better visibility, blocks being aimed at are highlighted rather than outlined. | ** For better visibility, blocks being aimed at are highlighted rather than outlined. | ||
** Curiously, these versions of Pocket Edition have the fewest number of inventory slots for use, that being three. | ** Curiously, these versions of Pocket Edition have the fewest number of inventory slots for use, that being three. | ||
** Note that the [[Minecraft:Java Edition 22w13oneBlockAtATime|One Block At A Time]] April Fools joke of 2022 is not the one to have the fewest slots, as via riding a horse, donkey, mule, or llama, you can access its inventory, and in turn your own. | ** Note that the [[Minecraft:Java Edition 22w13oneBlockAtATime|One Block At A Time]] April Fools joke of 2022 is not the one to have the fewest slots, as via riding a horse, donkey, mule, or llama, you can access its inventory, and in turn your own. | ||
* [[Minecraft:Windows 10 Edition]]'s crafting menu is similar to [[Minecraft:Java Edition|Java]]'s and | * [[Minecraft:Windows 10 Edition]]'s crafting menu is similar to [[Minecraft:Java Edition|Java]]'s and Console's crafting menus. | ||
* [[Minecraft:Multiplayer]] allows for four ways of player connection: | * [[Minecraft:Multiplayer]] allows for four ways of player connection: | ||
** Through LAN, which allows 5 players to be on a single world. | ** Through LAN, which allows 5 players to be on a single world. | ||
** Through | ** Through Pocket Realms; Pocket Realms was closed in Alpha v0.7.6 and was available again in [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition v0.15.0 alpha|Alpha v0.15.0]]. | ||
** Through a user-created external server. | ** Through a user-created external server. | ||
** Through Xbox Live. | ** Through Xbox Live. | ||
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* Behavior packs, which are used to change the behavior of entities. | * Behavior packs, which are used to change the behavior of entities. | ||
* World templates, which can be used to import the world from outside. | * World templates, which can be used to import the world from outside. | ||
* | * Skins have extra pixels on the skin model, and multiple skin packs are available. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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{{Navbox Bedrock Edition versions|Alpha}} | {{Navbox Bedrock Edition versions|Alpha}} | ||
es:Pocket Edition Alpha | |||
it:Pocket Edition Alpha | |||
ko:포켓 에디션 알파 | |||
pt:Edição Pocket Alpha | |||
ru:Alpha (Pocket Edition) | |||
th:รุ่น Pocket Alpha | |||
uk:Alpha (Pocket Edition) | |||
zh:携带版Alpha | |||
Revision as of 15:59, 9 April 2026
Template:Infobox development phase Alpha (Beta for Minecraft:Windows 10 Edition) was the first development phase of Minecraft:Pocket Edition and its derived editions, developed for over 5 years, from August 16, 2011, to November 17, 2016. Alpha/Beta was succeeded by the full release of Minecraft:Pocket Edition 1.0.0 on December 19, 2016.
Unique Features
Blocks
- Water color can be changed in Minecraft:cauldrons by adding Minecraft:dyes. This dyed water can be used to dye items such as leather armor.
- Minecraft:Cauldrons can store potions, and will make an explosion sound (not a real explosion) if potions are mixed, making the potions disappear. Potions in cauldrons can be used to make a tipped arrow.
- Chests are directional; adjacent chests will not connect to form a large chest if they are facing different directions. Chests can be placed next to a large chest horizontally.
- Glowing obsidian, which replaced the Nether reactor structure, except for the Nether reactor core block.
- Invisible bedrock which generates at the edges of the world.
- Nether reactor core, which was used to generate Nether reactors before the addition of Minecraft:the Nether.
- Stonecutters, used to craft stone-related items, as there was not enough space in the crafting system.
- Update game block, which appears when a world with blocks added in a newer version is loaded in an older version.
Items
- Leather armor can be dyed in Minecraft:cauldrons, instead of in the crafting grid.
- Leather horse armor can be dyed using a cauldron, and can be crafted using 7 Minecraft:leather in the shape of an "H".
World generation
- Early versions used terrain and biome generation akin to that of Java Edition Beta. (more specifically, Alpha v1.2.0 to Beta 1.7.3)
- Alpha v0.9.0 and subsequent versions brought both more in line with Java Edition 1.7.2 and beyond.
- Biomes that would exceed the 128-block height are shrunk to fit in, although the maximum tall block is a 256-block height limit.
- Far lands in infinite worlds generate Far Lands since X/Z: ±12,550,821, like prior to Java Beta 1.8.
- Minecraft:Old world type
- Generates as a finite world 256 blocks in length and width, while 128 blocks in height.
- Nether and end portals can be activated.
- Nether reactor, which was used before the addition of Minecraft:the Nether: generates a large spire made of netherrack.
- Fallen trees, which are composed of a trunk lying on its side, sometimes with vines and Minecraft:mushrooms, and a stump one to two blocks away in the direction the rings are facing.
- Flat world type
Gameplay
- The HUD and other elements are adapted to mobile standards of gameplay. Interactions are made via touchscreen (both the iOS and Android versions of Minecraft:Pocket Edition have the same gameplay<ref>Template:Tweet</ref>).
- Minecraft:Crafting uses the MATTIS system, and items are disposed of by long-tapping their icon on the toolbar.
- For better visibility, blocks being aimed at are highlighted rather than outlined.
- Curiously, these versions of Pocket Edition have the fewest number of inventory slots for use, that being three.
- Note that the One Block At A Time April Fools joke of 2022 is not the one to have the fewest slots, as via riding a horse, donkey, mule, or llama, you can access its inventory, and in turn your own.
- Minecraft:Windows 10 Edition's crafting menu is similar to Java's and Console's crafting menus.
- Minecraft:Multiplayer allows for four ways of player connection:
- Through LAN, which allows 5 players to be on a single world.
- Through Pocket Realms; Pocket Realms was closed in Alpha v0.7.6 and was available again in Alpha v0.15.0.
- Through a user-created external server.
- Through Xbox Live.
General
- Minecraft:Add-ons, used to change the way things in the game look and behave.
- Behavior packs, which are used to change the behavior of entities.
- World templates, which can be used to import the world from outside.
- Skins have extra pixels on the skin model, and multiple skin packs are available.
References
Template:Navbox version history Template:Navbox Bedrock Edition versions
es:Pocket Edition Alpha it:Pocket Edition Alpha ko:포켓 에디션 알파 pt:Edição Pocket Alpha ru:Alpha (Pocket Edition) th:รุ่น Pocket Alpha uk:Alpha (Pocket Edition) zh:携带版Alpha