Release Date: April 20, 2010
Preceded by: Alpha v1.0.16_01
Followed by: Alpha v1.0.17 (April 23, 2010)
Platform: Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Alpha v1.0.16_02 was a rapid hotfix released during a highly experimental phase of Minecraft’s development. Two days earlier (April 18), Notch had introduced powered rails, detector rails, and boosters (minecarts with furnaces). However, bugs were rampant. The _02 suffix indicates it was the third build of version 1.0.16 within hours ( _00 → _01 → _02).
Changes and Fixes
Minecraft Java Edition Alpha v1.0.16_02 a specific version of the game released on August 13, 2010
Other solid features in this version include:
