“Get ready for the biggest update yet! We hope you enjoy it!” says Mojang

Dec 12, 2013 15:19 GMT  ·  By

Mojang has finally released Minecraft - Pocket Edition 0.8.0 for iOS, a much-hyped update that was supposed to deliver Redstone and other enhancements. While the update is chock-full of goodies, there’s no Redstone in sight.

Avid fans who download Minecraft - Pocket Edition 0.8.0 today will be greeted by minecarts, rails, and powered rails, graphics taken straight from the PC version, extra blocks and items to use in Creative Mode, a tabbed Creative Mode inventory, better lighting, and tons of bug fixes, as usual.

Players can gaze at the full changelog below, while newcomers will need to shell out $6.99 / €5.99 to play the game.

The good news is that there are no tricky in-app purchases involved, and millions of gamers around the world agree that Minecraft – Pocket Edition is the best seven dollars they’ve ever spent.

Mojang admits that there may still be some bugs in Minecraft - Pocket Edition 0.8.0 that need squashing.

Players can report their findings on iTunes, or even in our comments section below to spread the word regarding a potential problem.

Curiously, the 0.8.0 update was said to bring the much-coveted Redstone mineral which can be used for switches and mechanisms. Apparently Mojang is holding it off for a future update.

From the official changelog:

What's New in Version 0.8.0

- The view distance has been massively increased. Check the options menu for more! - 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.