Minecraft:Java Edition guides/Beta 1.0 releases

This guide is a simplified overview of all the changes in the Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.0.x releases, which assumes at least some familiarity with the Minecraft:Halloween Update (Alpha 1.2.x releases).

Blocks

Changed

Minecraft:Leaves	File:Oak Leaves JE3 BE4.png	Added leaf decay. Naturally generated leaves now randomly decay when not near a log block.
Minecraft:Chest	File:Chest (S) JE1.png	Moving too far away from a chest, or having it blow up, closes the inventory screen.

Items

Changed

Minecraft:Egg

File:Egg JE1 BE1.png

Can now be thrown, and has a chance of spawning a chicken upon impact.

Gameplay

New

Minecraft:Capes

Added capes. At this time the only cape is the original Mojang cape.

Changed

Minecraft:Inventory

Added working serverside inventory. Added inventory tooltips. Items can no longer be stored in inventory crafting slots.