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Update 1.2 (aka 1.2.0.81), also known as the Better Together Update was a major update for Minecraft. It was released September 20, 2017 for all devices. See final changelog.
Most Console features were ported to Bedrock in this update.
Changelogs
The official changelogs related to Update 1.2 are:
- 1.2 Build 1 aka 1.2.0.2.
- 1.2 Build 2 aka 1.2.0.7.
- 1.2 Build 3 aka 1.2.0.9.
- 1.2 Build 4 aka 1.2.0.11.
- 1.2 Build 5 aka 1.2.0.15.
- 1.2 Build 6 aka 1.2.0.18.
- 1.2 Build 7 aka 1.2.0.22.
- 1.2 Build 8 aka 1.2.0.25.
- 1.2 Build 9 aka 1.2.0.31.
Note that the final changelog re-lists all changes and features which have been included in Update 1.2. However, all intermittent bugs added and fixed during the beta builds, are not included in the last changelog.
Additions
General
- Crossplay with Xbox One and Switch users.
- Temperature changes depending on height.
- User Interface to select common Commands in Chat.
Blocks
Entities
- Armor Stand
- Bedrock Exclusive: Can be changed into different poses using either Redstone signals or interaction with the stand.
- Bedrock Exclusive: Can hold items without Commands.
Items
- Firework Star
- Music Disc
- Book and Quill
- Written Books
- Firework Rocket
- Bedrock Exclusive: Can be launched horizontally with a Dispenser.
- Zombie Villager Spawn Egg
- Parrot Spawn Egg
Mobs
Generated Structures
Options
- Bonus Chests
- Starting Map
- Trust Players
- Display Coordinates (as a Cheat option)
Commands
/tickingArea
[3]/detect
/gamerule
tntexplodes/gamerule
naturalregeneration/gamerule
showcoordinates
Tweaks
General
- The App Name was changed from "Minecraft Pocket Edition" to "Minecraft".
- New in-game settings
- In-game Skin change
- New Crafting Interface
Blocks and Items
- Blocks now have outlines when hovered upon.
- Banners and Stained Glass now spawn in End Cities.
- Observers now have an updated texture.
- Ice is now transparent.
- Maps can now be held in the off-hand slot.
- Glass Panes now have a new texture.
- Beacon beam color can now be changed by Stained Glass.
- Blaze Powder is now needed to fuel Brewing Stands.
- Mob Heads are now 3D in the Inventory.