Minecraft 1.8.5
Released on 22 May 2015, Minecraft Java Edition 1.8.5 is a security release for 1.8, the Bountiful Update. It fixes a few reported security issues, including an exploit with signs and command blocks, plus a scoreboard bug. Mojang said it is fully compatible with all earlier 1.8 versions.
Key takeaways
- Security: 1.8.5 tackles an exploit with signs and command blocks (MC-75630), checks movement packets more strictly on servers and validates Beacon effects.
- Partial fix: the sign and command block exploit was only fully closed three days later, in 1.8.6.
- Scoreboards: UUIDs of non-player entities are no longer truncated after a relog (MC-79632).
What changed
Mods & loaders for 1.8.5
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 1.8.5 file →35 texture packs and 25 maps in our catalog support 1.8.5.
How to play 1.8.5
- 01
Open the Minecraft Launcher and select Minecraft: Java Edition.
- 02
Go to Installations, create a new installation and choose version 1.8.5.
- 03
Back up your worlds before opening them in a new version.
Minecraft 1.8.5 FAQ
When was Minecraft 1.8.5 released?
On 22 May 2015. It was followed by 1.8.6 three days later, on 25 May 2015.
What does Minecraft 1.8.5 fix?
A few security issues, including an exploit with signs and command blocks, weak server checks on movement packets, Beacon effects and attribute values, plus a scoreboard bug.
Is Minecraft 1.8.5 compatible with other 1.8 servers?
Yes. Mojang said it is fully compatible with all previous 1.8 versions, while highly recommending the update as soon as possible.
Should I stay on 1.8.5?
No. 1.8.5 only partly fixed the sign and command block exploit, so move to 1.8.6 or a later 1.8 release.