Minecraft 1.8.2 for Xbox Released - It's official!

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The adventure update for the Xbox version of Minecraft has been officially certified by Microsoft and is now available to download on your Xbox console. 1.8.2 is the big one, full of new adventure features and lots of new mobs including the Endermen and Cave Spider.

How to download 1.8.2?

There's no need to download anything manually. The next time you try and play Minecraft on the Xbox you'll see the update screen appear where you can automatically download the new version. Just start the game and you'll be on version 1.8.2.

Official Trailer from Haatfilms

Whats new in 1.8.2?

For in-depth details on the new features see Minecraft Xbox 1.8.2 new features. Alternatively, if you want the quick list, see below:

Super flat worlds
Creative mode
Storage chests
Stone bricks
Rivers
Ravines
Abandoned Mineshafts
Villages
Strongholds
Flying (creative mode only)
Food bar
New tutorial secrets
New food items
Silverfish
Enderman
Cave Spider

As you can tell, this update is a biggie and those Endermen and Cave Spiders are going to give us a few surprises. Combine them with the new hunger bar (which takes some getting used to) and it's a whole new ball game.

Enjoy Minecraft 1.8.2!