Minecraft 1.6.2
Released on 8 July 2013, a week after 1.6.1, Minecraft Java Edition 1.6.2 is the bug-fix update for the Horse Update. It fixes a lot of bugs, including horses getting hurt by walls and animals escaping their pens, and improves sprinting. Like 1.6.1, it requires the new Minecraft Launcher.
Key takeaways
- Horse fixes: horses no longer get hurt by walls, and animals no longer escape their pens.
- Controls: sprinting behaves better, and Ctrl + left-click on Mac now acts as a right-click.
- Launcher: 1.6.2 needs the new Minecraft Launcher, like 1.6.1.
What changed
Mods & loaders for 1.6.2
Mods must be rebuilt for each version. Counts from the files published on Modrinth and CurseForge, in our catalog.
23 texture packs and 4 maps in our catalog support 1.6.2.
How to play 1.6.2
- 01
Open the Minecraft Launcher and select Minecraft: Java Edition.
- 02
Go to Installations, create a new installation and choose version 1.6.2.
- 03
Back up your worlds before opening them in a new version.
Minecraft 1.6.2 FAQ
When was Minecraft 1.6.2 released?
On 8 July 2013, one week after 1.6.1 (1 July 2013), the first release of the Horse Update. The next 1.6 release was 1.6.4 in September 2013.
What does Minecraft 1.6.2 fix?
A lot of bugs. Mojang highlights horses getting hurt by walls, animals escaping their pens, sprinting behaviour and Ctrl + left-click on Mac, which now acts as a right-click.
Should I update from 1.6.1 to 1.6.2?
Yes. 1.6.2 adds no content but fixes a lot of bugs, especially with horses and animal pens.
Do I need the new launcher for 1.6.2?
Yes. Like 1.6.1, version 1.6.2 requires the new Minecraft Launcher, which replaced the old launcher with the Horse Update.