Minecraft Alpha 1.2.6-01

: This version uses LWJGL 2.4.1 – modern launchers handle it fine.

: same as prior Alpha

Just 17 days after Alpha 1.2.6 went live, Minecraft moved into its Beta phase on December 20, 2010. This transition introduced a more structured development model, adjusted the game's price, and updated the main menu logo. For purists in the Golden Age Minecraft community, Alpha 1.2.6 represents the peak of early development: a time characterized by neon-green grass, simple survival mechanics, and the absence of beds, hunger bars, or sprinting. 2. Technical Breakdown: What Alpha 1.2.6 Fixed Java Edition Alpha v1.2.6 - Minecraft Wiki minecraft alpha 1.2.6-01