0.10.0 Beta Testing is now Open!

18 Oct, 2014,

The beta testing for 0.10.0 is now open! Check out the previous post for more details.

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0.10.0 Beta Testing Group

17 Oct, 2014,

The beta testing group for MCPE 0.10.0 was created. In order to test the new update, you need to have the following:

- Google Play account

- Android device that can run Pocket Editon.

- Minecraft: Pocket Edition purchase from Google Play.

The beta will be avalible later today. :)
— Johan Bernhardsson (@jbernhardsson) October 17, 2014

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[0.10.0] Brightness slider

15 Oct, 2014,

Johan Bernhardsson announced on Twitter that he added a brightness slider to 0.10.0. He also said this is the last week of bug fixing.

Last week of bug fixing for 0.10.0. Also added in a brightness slider today. :) pic.twitter.com/JIjCTl2OAm
— Johan Bernhardsson (@jbernhardsson) October 14, 2014

[0.10.0] Lighting fixes

14 Oct, 2014,

Johan Bernhardsson announced on Twitter that there are lighting fixes in 0.10.0. It means that you won't need many torches to light up a large area.

New lighting basically done, just a few more things to fix for 0.10.0. :) pic.twitter.com/2f01sEoYpF
— Johan Bernhardsson (@jbernhardsson) October 9, 2014

[0.10.0] Shaders

25 Sep, 2014,

*This is a delayed post due to it being forgotten to be published.*

Tommaso Checchi announced on Twitter that Shaders will be compatible in 0.10.0.

Shaders, shaders everywhere! http://t.co/Jz7fZKDFD9 I've added some magic to water and the sun and it looks kind of nice :)
— Tommaso Checchi (@_tomcc) September 24, 2014

UPDATE (09/26/14): Tommaso posted more pictures of Shaders.

Swamps just got a bit more swampy. The feature creeping continues pic.twitter.com/VhA3fll49n
— Tommaso Checchi (@_tomcc) September 25, 2014

Might it be that MCPE is becoming a *gulp* polished game? Smooth shading on water might say so pic.twitter.com/VWoDb1dUNX
— Tommaso Checchi (@_tomcc) September 25, 2014

0.10.0 beta testing might start on Friday

25 Sep, 2014,

Tommaso Checchi announced on Twitter that the beta testing for 0.10.0 MIGHT start on Friday.

The good news I guess is that we could open the beta group for 0.10 as soon as this friday*! (*random delays might apply)
— Tommaso Checchi (@_tomcc) September 24, 2014

[0.10.0] Boats

20 Sep, 2014,

Tommaso Checchi posted on Twitter a picture of boats, a new item in 0.10.0. For it to work, you would need a "Paddle", which is also a new item. As you can see, the boat has the minecart texture. That will be fixed soon.

Boats boats boats boats!! And yes they look like minecarts, but the important thing is to get the paddling right. pic.twitter.com/GWpvzpYoAg
— Tommaso Checchi (@_tomcc) September 19, 2014

UPDATE (9/25/14): Boats might get slipped into the next version.

Plees note that I'm not so sure that I'll have time to make the boats as good as I want for 0.10, they could slip to the next version...
— Tommaso Checchi (@_tomcc) September 24, 2014

[0.10.0] New types of fences!

11 Sep, 2014,

Johan Bernhardsson posted a picture on Twitter showing the new kinds of fences, which would also suggest that the different kinds of wood would have a new use other than being wooden planks.

More types of fences in 0.10.0! :) pic.twitter.com/sVtS0zPVal
— Johan Bernhardsson (@jbernhardsson) September 11, 2014

[0.10.0] Mineshafts in Mesa Biomes

9 Sep, 2014,

Tommaso Checchi posted a picture on Twitter showing that mineshafts now spawn on the surfaces of Mesa biomes.

MCPE, now with 100% more gold rush! pic.twitter.com/UFO6sp1BmE
— Tommaso Checchi (@_tomcc) September 9, 2014

0.10.0 Todo List!

7 Sep, 2014,

Tommaso Checchi posted a todo list of features for 0.10.0. All the dots with gray circles around it are the ones in the works.

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[0.10.0] First alpha build screenshot!

7 Sep, 2014,

Tommaso Checchi posted a picture of the first alpha build of 0.10.0 on Twitter. You might not see any improvements in the picture, but it actually has FPS improvements.

Here’s a screenshot… and yeah, looks more or less the same, even if there are a couple of subtle differences :) pic.twitter.com/5rUxG8ALlA
— Tommaso Checchi (@_tomcc) September 5, 2014

[NOTE] Sorry for being inactive!

29 Aug, 2014,

As the title says, I just want to apologize for being inactive for almost 4 MONTHS. That's because there was a lot of personal stuff going on, plus I have school. I cannot promise that I can be TOTALLY active, but I can blog for about twice a week. Sorry for the inconvenience. Hope that you can bear with me. :)

[0.9.0] Trees

26 Apr, 2014,

Johan Bernhardsson has announced via Twitter that different types of trees has been added to 0.9.0. Here's the tweet.

Added trees today, still the wrong color on stuff but it's getting there. :) pic.twitter.com/nh64ZMAMpk
— Johan Bernhardsson (@jbernhardsson) February 17, 2014

[0.9.0] Slimes

26 Apr, 2014,

Jens Bergensten announced via Twitter that there would be slimes in 0.9.0. He has been working on their AI is trying to get them to work. Here's the tweet.

And caves + tall grass will be in 0.9, for those who are asking!
— Tommaso Checchi (@_tomcc) September 12, 2013

[0.9.0] Caves and Tall Grass

26 Apr, 2014,

Tommaso Checchi announced via Twitter that there would be caves and tall grass in 0.9.0. Here's the tweet.

And caves + tall grass will be in 0.9, for those who are asking!
— Tommaso Checchi (@_tomcc) September 12, 2013

[0.9.0] 10+ New Blocks

26 Apr, 2014,

Johan Bernhardsson announced via Twitter that 10 (or more) new blocks will be added to 0.9.0. He did not say what the new blocks would be. Here's the tweet.

First task of the week. Implement 10+ new block types for new biomes. :)
— Johan Bernhardsson (@jbernhardsson) February 10, 2014

[0.9.0] Endermen

26 Apr, 2014,

Jens Bergensten announced via Twitter that the Enderman will be in the next update (0.8.0). As shown in the picture, the Enderman can pick up blocks. Here's the tweet.

More MC:PE mobs... The eyes, block, and particles are missing, but it's getting there: http://t.co/BXIIeo9Bvi
— Jens Bergensten (@jeb_) February 13, 2014

[0.9.0] Brand-new Crafting System

9 Jan, 2014,

Johan Bernhardsson announced through Reddit that there will be a brand new organized crafting system. Here's the link to Johan's comment on Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/MCPE/comments/1ssgsu/bug_can_only_craft_red_carpet_in_survival/ce0ri6y?context=1

[0.9.0] In-Game Skin Changer

9 Jan, 2014,

Jens Bergensten, head developer of MCPE, announced through Twitter that they are planning to add an in-game skin changer. Here's the tweet.

@koykoylicious Yes, we're planning to add that in 0.9, but exactly how it will work is uncertain.
— Jens Bergensten (@jeb_) December 9, 2013

MCPE 0.8.0 Update Released!

13 Dec, 2013,

Minecarts!

The 0.8.0 update of MCPE is officially released for both iOS and Android! This is one of the biggest MCPE updates to date.

What's New in 0.8.0

- Minecarts, rails, and powered rails!
- The view distance has been massively increased. Check the options menu for more!
- New textures and colours taken directly from the PC version
- New blocks: carpets, more wood types, hay bales, iron bars, and more
- New crops and food types, including beetroot, carrots, potatoes and pumpkins. Now you can cook new soups, pies, and more!
- A bunch of new items for Creative and Survival, including clocks and compasses
- More blocks and items to use in Creative Mode: including jungle wood, ice, bedrock, shears, dyes, and tall grass
- New AI: mobs are now more intelligent and you can even breed your own animals
- A new Creative Mode inventory with tabs
- New functionality and tweaks to existing blocks and items. Bonemeal lets you grow new cool stuff!
- Improved lighting and fog effects
- Loads of bugs fixed, and possibly some added. :)

Currently, Realms don't work on 0.8.0. An update will be out to remedy this.

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