Minecraft 1.2.2
Released on 1 March 2012, the same day as 1.2.1, Minecraft Java Edition 1.2.2 is a hotfix for the 1.2 update. It fixes the generation of several tree types and of giant mushrooms, and brings snow back on maps.
Released 01 Mar 2012
Key takeaways
- Same-day hotfix: 1.2.2 followed 1.2.1 on 1 March 2012 and adds no new content.
- World generation: Birch, Spruce, tall Oak and swamp trees, as well as giant mushrooms, generate correctly again.
- Maps: snow is shown on maps again.
What changed
FixesBirch, Spruce, tall Oak and swamp trees did not generate correctly.
FixesGiant mushrooms did not generate correctly.
FixesSnow was missing from maps.
How to play 1.2.2
- 01
Open the Minecraft Launcher and select Minecraft: Java Edition.
- 02
Go to Installations, create a new installation and choose version 1.2.2.
- 03
Back up your worlds before opening them in a new version.
Minecraft 1.2.2 FAQ
When was Minecraft 1.2.2 released?
On 1 March 2012, the same day as 1.2.1. 1.2.3 followed on 2 March 2012.
What does Minecraft 1.2.2 fix?
Three bugs from 1.2.1: the generation of Birch, Spruce, tall Oak and swamp trees, the generation of giant mushrooms, and snow missing from maps.
Should I play 1.2.2?
There is little reason to. 1.2.3 arrived the next day with more fixes, and 1.2.5, released on 4 April 2012, is the final 1.2 version.