Minecraft XBLA update coming tomorrow

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Minecraft's XBLA edition will get a patch tomorrow, fixing issues with save crashes, enemy spawning, zombie pigmen, and "being able to stand on sugarcane." It also fixes the issue that prevents players from entering the Nether properly. Non-"fix" updates include the ability to turn tooltips on and off, and an autosave feature. Find the full list of fixes after the below.

Features:
  • Added an autosave, and the ability to turn autosave off, or set it from 15 minutes up to 2 hours in 15 minute steps.
  • Split the sensitivity controls into an in-game sensitivity and an in-menu sensitivity.
  • Added an Interface Opacity slider in the settings for plasma screen users.
  • Added a gamertag display in splitscreen, and the ability to enable/disable it in the settings.
  • Added an option in the settings menu to enable/disable in-game hints.
  • Added an option in the settings menu to enable/disable tooltips.
  • Added a co-ordinate display to the in-game map.
  • Added new sections in the How To Play on Multiplayer, Sharing Screenshots, and What's New.
  • Added a warning message when attempting to place lava near the spawn area.

Fixes:
  • Fix for the leaderboard crash when toggling between filters/leaderboards.
  • Fix for server disconnect message appearing when offline or in leaderboards.
  • Fix for issue where posting a screenshot to Facebook caused a back out to the main menu.
  • Fix for clay generation.
  • Fix for 'Awaiting Approval' showing all the time on some signs.
  • Various crafting menu fixes.
  • Fix for being able to stand on sugarcane.
  • Fix for intermittent crash on saving.
  • Fix for duplication bug with the furnace and dispenser.
  • Fix for not being able to place water near the spawn area.
  • Fix for intermittent problem on entering the Nether putting the player above the Nether world.
  • Fix for frame-rate drop around the edge of the world.
  • Fix for intermittent problem where some achievements were not being awarded.
  • Fix for graphical issue with stairs.
  • Fix for issue with enemies spawning inside a house when they shouldn't.
  • Fix for Zombie Pigmen not being counted for leaderboard scores.


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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/14/minecraft-xbla-update-coming-tomorrow/#continued

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AuthorisePosted:

more beta's to combat these hiccups is needed. not just in games, but in software and hardware also.

SmurfsPosted:

The update wasn't very good.

BritishColumbiaPosted:

Does the update come automatically?

G7G7S7Posted:

they should add creative mode

CougarPosted:

Ugh finally people are going to be able to play this game in the real survival tone. Enough of the duping. Now all the waiting time for pistons will be unbearable!

RapidashPosted:

TheMagicSco did they add pistons?


no.

RapidashPosted:

The update was awesome!

-NewYork-Posted:

They need to release a new version!

LinxPosted:

Troublez just release 1.7.3 already >:O


no they need to just release 1.8.0 lolz

MawderzPosted:

just release 1.7.3 already >:O