Minecraft 1.5.2
Released on 2 May 2013, Minecraft Java Edition 1.5.2 is the final release of the Redstone Update (1.5). It fixes a bunch of bugs, improves performance with HD texture packs and brings many improvements for Minecraft Realms, which was not yet public. It adds no new content.
Key takeaways
- Bug fixes: a bunch of bugs are fixed, and HD texture packs run with better performance.
- Realms: many improvements for Minecraft Realms, which Mojang said would become publicly available "soon".
- Final 1.5 release: 1.5.2 closes the Redstone Update, before 1.6.1, the Horse Update, on 1 July 2013.
What changed
Mods & loaders for 1.5.2
Mods must be rebuilt for each version. Counts from the files published on Modrinth and CurseForge, in our catalog.
| Loader | Mods with a 1.5.2 file | Latest build |
|---|---|---|
| Forge | none yet | 7.8.1.738 |
11 texture packs and 6 maps in our catalog support 1.5.2.
How to play 1.5.2
- 01
Open the Minecraft Launcher and select Minecraft: Java Edition.
- 02
Go to Installations, create a new installation and choose version 1.5.2.
- 03
Back up your worlds before opening them in a new version.
Minecraft 1.5.2 FAQ
When was Minecraft 1.5.2 released?
On 2 May 2013, after a pre-release on 25 April 2013. It is the last version of 1.5, the Redstone Update. The next release was 1.6.1 on 1 July 2013.
What does Minecraft 1.5.2 change?
It fixes a bunch of bugs, improves performance with HD texture packs and improves Minecraft Realms. It adds no blocks, items or mobs.
Should I update from 1.5.1 to 1.5.2?
Yes, especially if you use an HD texture pack, as 1.5.2 improves performance with high-resolution textures and fixes more bugs.
Which Java version does Minecraft 1.5.2 need?
The official launcher runs 1.5.2 with its own Java 8 runtime, so you do not need to install Java yourself.