Minecraft 1.8.8
Released on 28 July 2015, Minecraft Java Edition 1.8.8 improves some Realms functionality and fixes reported bugs and crashes in 1.8, the Bountiful Update. Mojang offered it for testing in the launcher the day before. It is fully compatible with all previous 1.8 versions.
Key takeaways
- Realms: 1.8.8 improves some of the functionality of Minecraft Realms.
- Fixes: reported bugs and crashes are fixed, including a server that could fail to start in some environments (MC-80817).
- Resource packs: the game now flags packs made for an older or newer version and asks for confirmation before loading them.
What changed
Mods & loaders for 1.8.8
Mods must be rebuilt for each version. Counts from the files published on Modrinth and CurseForge, in our catalog.
37 mods in our catalog have a 1.8.8 file →36 texture packs and 24 maps in our catalog support 1.8.8.
How to play 1.8.8
- 01
Open the Minecraft Launcher and select Minecraft: Java Edition.
- 02
Go to Installations, create a new installation and choose version 1.8.8.
- 03
Back up your worlds before opening them in a new version.
Minecraft 1.8.8 FAQ
When was Minecraft 1.8.8 released?
On 28 July 2015. Mojang made it available for testing on 27 July, the date of the build in the launcher, and released it fully the next day. 1.8.9 followed in December 2015.
What does Minecraft 1.8.8 change?
It improves some Realms functionality, fixes reported bugs and crashes, such as a server that could fail to start, and warns about resource packs made for other versions.
Should I update from 1.8.7 to 1.8.8?
Yes. Mojang highly recommended 1.8.8 for both players and servers, and it is fully compatible with all previous 1.8 versions.
Which Java version does Minecraft 1.8.8 need?
Java 8. The official launcher runs 1.8.8 with its own Java 8 runtime.