Minecraft 1.7.9
Released on 14 April 2014, Minecraft Java Edition 1.7.9 fixes further skin issues left in 1.7.8 and speeds up the conversion of player names to UUIDs. Mojang said it supports name changes, but that name changes would only be allowed at a later date.
Key takeaways
- Skins: more skin fixes. Restrictions were loosened so that NPCs with skins remain possible, while servers still have to send signed skin data.
- Names: name conversion is faster, and the version supports name changes, which were not yet allowed.
- Compatibility: 1.7.9 joins 1.7.6 to 1.7.8 servers, but not 1.7.2 to 1.7.5 servers.
What changed
Mods & loaders for 1.7.9
Mods must be rebuilt for each version. Counts from the files published on Modrinth and CurseForge, in our catalog.
| Loader | Mods with a 1.7.9 file | Latest build |
|---|---|---|
| Forge | 1 | · |
27 texture packs and 15 maps in our catalog support 1.7.9.
How to play 1.7.9
- 01
Open the Minecraft Launcher and select Minecraft: Java Edition.
- 02
Go to Installations, create a new installation and choose version 1.7.9.
- 03
Back up your worlds before opening them in a new version.
Minecraft 1.7.9 FAQ
When was Minecraft 1.7.9 released?
On 14 April 2014, for Java Edition. It is the fourth 1.7 release in six days, after 1.7.6 and 1.7.7 on 9 April and 1.7.8 on 11 April. 1.7.10 followed on 26 June 2014.
Can you change your name in 1.7.9?
Not at the time. 1.7.9 supports name changes, but Mojang only opened them on account.mojang.com on 4 February 2015.
Should I update from 1.7.8 to 1.7.9?
Yes. It fixes the remaining skin issues and joins the same servers. For a 1.7 setup today, 1.7.10 is the final version.