Minecraft 1.1
Released on 12 January 2012, Minecraft Java Edition 1.1 is the first update after the full release of 1.0. It adds bow enchantments, spawn eggs in Creative mode, the Superflat world type and new community translations, and Sheep now regrow their wool by eating grass.
Key takeaways
- First update after 1.0: 1.1 came out on 12 January 2012, less than two months after the full release.
- Bows: four bow enchantments arrive, Power, Punch, Flame and Infinity.
- World types: a world type option appears, with Superflat alongside the default world.
- Creative: spawn eggs, coloured to match the mobs they spawn.
- Languages: many new translations, contributed by the community.
Headline features
The changes you will notice first, with the pages that go deeper.
Spawn eggs
Creative mode gets spawn eggs, each coloured like the mob it spawns.
Sheep and Golden Apples
Sheep eat grass to regrow their wool, and the Golden Apple gets a new, much easier recipe.
What changed
Mods & loaders for 1.1
Mods must be rebuilt for each version. Counts from the files published on Modrinth and CurseForge, in our catalog.
| Loader | Mods with a 1.1 file | Latest build |
|---|---|---|
| Forge | none yet | 1.3.4.29 |
8 texture packs and 0 maps in our catalog support 1.1.
How to play 1.1
- 01
Open the Minecraft Launcher and select Minecraft: Java Edition.
- 02
Go to Installations, create a new installation and choose version 1.1.
- 03
Back up your worlds before opening them in a new version.
Minecraft 1.1 FAQ
When was Minecraft 1.1 released?
On 12 January 2012. It is the first update after 1.0, released on 18 November 2011. The next version, 1.2.1, followed on 1 March 2012.
What did Minecraft 1.1 add?
Bow enchantments, spawn eggs in Creative mode, the Superflat world type, new translations, Sheep that eat grass to regrow wool and a new Golden Apple recipe.
Does Minecraft 1.1 have a name?
No. 1.1 has no official update name.
How do you create a Superflat world in 1.1?
Choose the Superflat world type when creating a new world. 1.1 offers two world types: the default one and Superflat.