Minecraft 1.7.7
Released on 9 April 2014, a few hours after 1.7.6, Minecraft Java Edition 1.7.7 is a hotfix that fixes crashes on some multiplayer servers. It keeps the new skin system and name-change support of 1.7.6 and can join 1.7.6 servers, but not 1.7.2 to 1.7.5 servers.
Released 09 Apr 2014
Key takeaways
- Crashes: 1.7.7 fixes crashes that 1.7.6 caused on some multiplayer servers.
- Compatibility: it can join 1.7.6 servers, but not servers running 1.7.2 to 1.7.5.
- Same content as 1.7.6: skins and capes distributed through servers, UUID support for future name changes, per-server resource packs and a minimum field of view of 30.
What changed
FixesFixes crashes on some multiplayer servers.
ServersCompatible with 1.7.6 servers. The network protocol is still incompatible with 1.7.2 to 1.7.5.
Known issuesSome skins did not load and the Invert Mouse setting reset when the game restarted. 1.7.8 fixed both two days later.
How to play 1.7.7
- 01
Open the Minecraft Launcher and select Minecraft: Java Edition.
- 02
Go to Installations, create a new installation and choose version 1.7.7.
- 03
Back up your worlds before opening them in a new version.
Minecraft 1.7.7 FAQ
When was Minecraft 1.7.7 released?
On 9 April 2014, for Java Edition, a few hours after 1.7.6. 1.7.8 followed on 11 April 2014.
What does Minecraft 1.7.7 fix?
Crashes that 1.7.6 caused on some multiplayer servers. It adds no new content.
Should I play on 1.7.7?
Not anymore. 1.7.8 and 1.7.9 fixed the skin issues that remained, and the last 1.7 release is 1.7.10, from 26 June 2014.