Minecraft Update 1.2 Released

By Matthew Bennett, Associate Editor
Posted on March 2, 2012 AT 06:31am

THE BUZZ: Mojang has released update 1.2 for Minecraft, bringing with it number of new features.

The changes include a build height limit increase, Golems and wolf puppies. The full change list is below:

New jungle biome
Added ocelots
Added cats
Added iron golems
New AI for mobs
Tame wolves can have puppies
Villagers will have children if there is room in their village
New map height limit (256 instead of 128)
New items and blocks
Doors have been updated so that double-doors work better with redstone
Added rare drops for mobs
Many other minor tweaks and fixes

EGM’s TAKE: By far the best addition in 1.2 has to be the map height increase, imagine what the community will be able to build now that the have double the room to play with. Also the inclusion of Golems and improved AI will certainly help adventure map creators come up with new and more exciting areas. We’re looking forward to seeing what fans can create in 1.2.

Matthew Bennett has only been covering the gaming world for a short while, but he’s eager to make his mark. An ability to go many hours without sleep and a quick wit make him ideal for his role as associate editor at EGMNOW.com. He often thinks back to the days when the very idea of this career seemed like nothing but an impossible dream. Follow him on Twitter @mattyjb89. Meet the rest of the crew.

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