Minecraft 1.8.3
Released on 20 February 2015, Minecraft Java Edition 1.8.3 is a hotfix for 1.8.2, which came out the day before. Mojang released it because of a serious bug in the 1.8.2 server that made the game crash when loading a world. It adds no new features.
Key takeaways
- Server fix: 1.8.3 fixes a serious bug in the 1.8.2 server that caused a crash when a world was loaded.
- Fast release: it reached the Minecraft Launcher one day after 1.8.2.
- No new content: everything 1.8.2 changed, including the 20 new statistics, stays the same.
What changed
Mods & loaders for 1.8.3
Mods must be rebuilt for each version. Counts from the files published on Modrinth and CurseForge, in our catalog.
2 mods in our catalog have a 1.8.3 file →35 texture packs and 29 maps in our catalog support 1.8.3.
How to play 1.8.3
- 01
Open the Minecraft Launcher and select Minecraft: Java Edition.
- 02
Go to Installations, create a new installation and choose version 1.8.3.
- 03
Back up your worlds before opening them in a new version.
Minecraft 1.8.3 FAQ
When was Minecraft 1.8.3 released?
On 20 February 2015, one day after 1.8.2.
What does Minecraft 1.8.3 fix?
A serious bug in the 1.8.2 server that made the game crash when loading a world. It brings no other notable change.
Should I update from 1.8.2 to 1.8.3?
Yes. 1.8.2 has the server bug that 1.8.3 fixes. Later releases, from 1.8.4 to 1.8.9, add security fixes as well.