Minecraft: Java Edition ยท Patch release
Minecraft 1.8.1
1.8.1 was a performance and bug fix release for 1.8 that closed 131 reported issues. It removed the client side TCP delay from Nagle's algorithm and fixed a server freeze from repeated block destruction.
- Released
- Server needs
- Java 8
- Protocol
- 47
Seven days free, no card. Pick 1.8.1 when you create the server, or switch an existing one from the panel.
What changed in Minecraft 1.8.1
The fixes and changes of this release.
- 131 issues fixed
- Removes the client side TCP delay caused by Nagle's algorithm
- Fixes a server freeze from repeated block destruction
- Fixes a crash connecting to addresses over 73 characters
- Jack o'lanterns work for building golems again
- New doEntityDrops gamerule
Gameplay
- Jack o'lanterns can be used to build golems again
- Witch huts can now spawn witches on three floors
Commands and technical
- New doEntityDrops gamerule covers non mob entities
Running a Minecraft 1.8.1 server
What the release means for whoever runs the server.
- Java 6 was the original minimum; run it on Java 8
- Protocol 47; compatible with 1.8 servers
- Removes the client side TCP packet delay from Nagle's algorithm
- Fixes a server freeze caused by repeated block destruction
- Fixes a crash connecting to server addresses over 73 characters
- Closes the survival half of the sign command exploit
Before you update a world: take a backup. A world opened in 1.8.1 cannot be opened in an older version again. How backups work here.
1.8.1 on FadeHost
- The right Java, set for you
- A 1.8.1 server needs Java 8 or newer, and the panel starts it with a Java that fits. Nothing to install, nothing to pick.
- Server software for 1.8.1
- SpigotVanilla
- Who can join
- Players on any version from 1.8 to 1.8.9: the network protocol is the same.
Questions about 1.8.1
When was Minecraft 1.8.1 released?
Minecraft: Java Edition 1.8.1 was released on November 24, 2014.
What Java version does a Minecraft 1.8.1 server need?
Java 8. On FadeHost the server starts with the right Java for its Minecraft version on its own, so there is nothing to install or switch.
What did Minecraft 1.8.1 change?
1.8.1 was a performance and bug fix release for 1.8 that closed 131 reported issues. It removed the client side TCP delay from Nagle's algorithm and fixed a server freeze from repeated block destruction.
Can players on another version join a 1.8.1 server?
Players on any version from 1.8 to 1.8.9 can: the network protocol (47) is the same. Any other version has to match the server, unless a Paper server runs plugins such as ViaVersion and ViaBackwards.
Can I update my world to Minecraft 1.8.1?
Yes. Take a backup, switch the server to 1.8.1 and start it: the world is converted on the first boot. A world opened in 1.8.1 cannot be opened in an older version again, so keep the backup until you are sure.
How do I start a Minecraft 1.8.1 server?
Create a server on FadeHost and pick 1.8.1 in the software list: Spigot and Vanilla are there for this version. It is online in about a minute. The free tier runs a 2 GB server at no cost, and a paid server is sized to the RAM you need.
The release before
Minecraft 1.8 Bountiful Update
September 2, 2014
The release after
Minecraft 1.8.2
February 19, 2015
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Release facts from the Minecraft Wiki:Java Edition 1.8.1. Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang; FadeHost is not affiliated with Mojang or Microsoft.