Java Edition Classic private alpha

Minecraft alpha

Starting version	mc-161607 (May 16, 2009)
Latest version	0.0.10a (May 17, 2009)
Paid	No
◄◄ Pre-Classic Early Classic ► Indev ►►

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    "title": "Minecraft alpha",
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        "0.0.9a Bridge (cropped).png"
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    "rows": [
        {
            "field": "(link to mc-161607 article, displayed as mc-161607) (May 16, 2009)",
            "label": "Starting version"
        },
        {
            "field": "(link to 0.0.10a article, displayed as 0.0.10a) (May 17, 2009)",
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            "field": "No",
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    "footer": "<div style=\"display:inline-block\">\n<div style=\"display:inline-block;padding:0 .4em\">[[Pre-Classic|<span style=\"margin-right:-0.35em\">◄</span>◄ Pre-Classic]]</div>\n\n</div><div style=\"display:inline-block\">\n<div style=\"display:inline-block;padding:0 .4em\">[[Early Classic|Early Classic ►]]</div>\n<div style=\"display:inline-block;padding:0 .4em\">[[Indev|Indev <span style=\"margin-right:-0.35em\">►</span>►]]</div>\n</div>"
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The early private singleplayer alpha of Java Edition Classic refers to the earliest released versions of Minecraft. These versions were released under the name "Minecraft alpha" for private testing for select users in IRC. These versions were not meant for public consumption. This phase succeeds pre-Classic and precedes Early Classic. Creative singleplayer is the only mode in the game, and there is a very limited number of blocks available, with no inventory or hotbar.

Additions

Font

• Custom Minecraft font.

Mouse

• Y-axis swapping.

Caves

• Added randomly generated caves.

GUI

• In-game version number at the top left of the screen. Includes FPS (frames per second) and chunk updates.

Building swapping

• Right-click switches between placing and destroying modes. Selecting a block now shows a white overlay on all sides of the block.

Versions

• mc-161607
• mc-161616
• mc-161625
• mc-161648
• 0.0.2a
• 0.0.3a
• 0.0.9a
• 0.0.10a

Trivia

• There was no in-game version number until 0.0.2a.