Minecraft 1.8.6
Released on 25 May 2015, Minecraft Java Edition 1.8.6 is a hotfix for 1.8.5, which came out three days earlier. It fully fixes an exploit with signs and command blocks (MC-75630) that 1.8.5 had only partly closed. Like the other 1.8 releases, it is compatible with all earlier 1.8 versions.
Key takeaways
- Exploit closed: MC-75630, an exploit with signs and command blocks, is now fully fixed.
- Map makers: to close it, Mojang permanently removed a feature that some map makers used, so maps that relied on it had to be changed.
- Single fix: MC-75630 is the only notable fix Mojang listed for 1.8.6.
What changed
Mods & loaders for 1.8.6
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 1.8.6 file →35 texture packs and 26 maps in our catalog support 1.8.6.
How to play 1.8.6
- 01
Open the Minecraft Launcher and select Minecraft: Java Edition.
- 02
Go to Installations, create a new installation and choose version 1.8.6.
- 03
Back up your worlds before opening them in a new version.
Minecraft 1.8.6 FAQ
When was Minecraft 1.8.6 released?
On 25 May 2015, three days after 1.8.5. The next release, 1.8.7, followed on 5 June 2015.
What does Minecraft 1.8.6 fix?
It completes the fix for MC-75630, an exploit with signs and command blocks that 1.8.5 had only partly closed.
Why did some custom maps stop working in 1.8.6?
To close the exploit, Mojang permanently removed a feature that some map makers used. Maps built on it had to be updated.
Should I update from 1.8.5 to 1.8.6?
Yes, especially on servers, since 1.8.5 leaves part of the exploit open. 1.8.7 and later add further security fixes.