Minecraft Pocket Edition 1.7.0

The Minecraft PE 1.7.0 update, released on October 16, 2018, improved game performance and resolved various bugs. Key updates include the addition of the /scoreboard command, enhanced gameplay features, and fixes for existing issues.

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.7 Update Overview

Update Name: 1.7 Update
Platform: Pocket Edition (PE)
Version Number: 1.7.0
Release Date: October 16, 2018
Revision Type: Minor Release

Released on October 16, 2018, Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.7.0 was a minor update focused on enhancing game performance and resolving bugs. This update brought several improvements to gameplay and fixed notable issues.

What’s New in Minecraft PE 1.7.0

  • Items: No new items added in this update.
  • Mobs: No new mobs introduced in this version.
  • Status Effects: No new status effects added.
  • Enchantments: No new enchantments introduced.
  • Game Commands:
    • New Commands: Added the /scoreboard command, enabling basic scoreboard functionality for tracking player scores.

General Changes

  • Gameplay Enhancements:
    • Eating is now possible in Peaceful difficulty and Creative mode.
    • Introduced basic scoreboard functionality for tracking scores, laying the groundwork for future features.
    • Fixed a permissions bug that previously restricted some players from building or mining.
    • Skeleton Horses and Zombie Horses will no longer die after a specific period.
    • Players will no longer stop crouching on ladders when opening the Pause menu or inventory.
    • Knockback now properly affects mobs when delivering a killing blow.
    • Flaming arrows can once again ignite Minecarts with TNT.

Learn about the changes in each Minecraft Pocket Edition version here.