Minecraft Bedrock Edition 1.6.1 changelog
Released 10 September 2018
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Read the original on minecraft.net Last checked 9 Oct 2026Contents (4 sections)
Bedrock Dedicated Server Alpha Test:
We are releasing an early access alpha of the dedicated server for Minecraft. Download the server binaries at aka.ms/MinecraftBDS for either Windows or Linux and go host your own servers and play with your friends.
Make sure to report any issues to bugs.mojang.com/projects/BDS and please give us feedback on feedback.minecraft.net or our official Discord at discord.gg/Minecraft and chat in the #dedicated-server channel.
Changes
- Added a button to clear login credentials if a Microsoft Account sign-in fails on Nintendo Switch
Fixes
- Phantoms now definitely swoop down and attack people so watch out! (MCPE-36673)
- Fixed blocks often disappearing after being placed or reappearing after being destroyed (MCPE-31596)
- Increased performance on iOS devices
- Several fixes to reduce lag in multiplayer games and Realms
Add-Ons
- Updated templates for 1.6.1 with new assets and behaviors can be downloaded from minecraft.net/addons, including fixes to the Phantom's swooping behavior
If you missed a previous update, check out aka.ms/MCChangelogs for a full list of updates.