Minecraft 1.4.7
Released on 9 January 2013, Minecraft Java Edition 1.4.7 is the final release of the Pretty Scary Update (1.4). It fixes a crash with arrows fired from dispensers, a multiplayer crash with fireworks that have no Firework Star, and a long timeout when checking SRV records. It adds no new content.
Key takeaways
- Three fixes: two crashes, with Dispenser arrows and with fireworks made without a Firework Star, plus a long SRV record timeout.
- Final 1.4 release: 1.4.7 closes the Pretty Scary Update, before 1.5, the Redstone Update, on 13 March 2013.
What changed
Mods & loaders for 1.4.7
Mods must be rebuilt for each version. Counts from the files published on Modrinth and CurseForge, in our catalog.
| Loader | Mods with a 1.4.7 file | Latest build |
|---|---|---|
| Forge | none yet | 6.6.2.534 |
11 texture packs and 8 maps in our catalog support 1.4.7.
How to play 1.4.7
- 01
Open the Minecraft Launcher and select Minecraft: Java Edition.
- 02
Go to Installations, create a new installation and choose version 1.4.7.
- 03
Back up your worlds before opening them in a new version.
Minecraft 1.4.7 FAQ
When was Minecraft 1.4.7 released?
On 9 January 2013, three weeks after 1.4.6 (20 December 2012). It is the last version of 1.4, the Pretty Scary Update. The next release was 1.5 on 13 March 2013.
What does Minecraft 1.4.7 fix?
Three issues from 1.4.6: a crash with arrows fired from Dispensers, a multiplayer crash with fireworks that have no Firework Star, and a long timeout when checking SRV records.
Should I update from 1.4.6 to 1.4.7?
Yes, especially on multiplayer: 1.4.7 removes two crashes linked to the new 1.4.6 fireworks and to Dispensers. It adds no new content.
Which Java version does Minecraft 1.4.7 need?
The official launcher runs 1.4.7 with its own Java 8 runtime, so you do not need to install Java yourself.