Minecraft Java Edition 1.5 Version History
Minecraft Java Edition 1.5 is called the Redstone Update and was released on March 13, 2013. It is considered to be a major update to the game that focused on adding redstone features to Minecraft.
| Update Name | Redstone Update |
|---|---|
| Platform | Java Edition |
| Version Number | 1.5 |
| Release Date | March 13, 2013 |
| Revision Type | Major Release |
Here is what's new in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.5.
Items
Blocks and Items
- Added Block of Redstone, Redstone Comparator, Daylight Sensor
- Added Trapped Chest, Hopper, Dropper, Activator Rails
- Added Light Weighted Pressure Plate, Heavy Weighted Pressure Plate
- Added Nether Brick, Nether Quartz, Nether Quartz Ore
- Added Block of Quartz, Chiseled Quartz Block, Pillar Quartz Block, Quartz Stairs
- Added Minecart with TNT, Minecart with Hopper
Mobs
There are no mobs added
Status Effects
There are no status effects added
Enchantments
There are no enchantments added
Game Commands
New Commands
- Added /effect command
- Added /scoreboard command
- Added /testfor command
Changes
General Changes
- Nether Quartz Ore now spawns in the Nether
- Containers and mobs can have custom names
- Inventory management has been changed, for example you can drag-place items
- Smooth lightning now has three settings (none, minimal, maximum)
- More detailed death messages
- Some hostile mobs now are harder in Hard difficulty
- Texture packs now have separate images for each block and item, and can have animations
- Bug fixes
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