Go to the Installations tab and click New installation .

Open the launcher, click Settings , and scroll down to select Show historical versions of Minecraft: Java Edition .

It resolved a critical bug where items were "used" (like food being eaten) while simply opening a chest.

Improvements included the server remembering port numbers and fixing crashes related to destroying vehicles under players. Why Players Still Play Alpha 1.2.6

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Alpha 1.2.6 was primarily a "Bug-fix Update Pt. 5," designed to stabilize the game before transitioning into the Beta phase.

For archival purposes, verified copies are also maintained by community projects like Omniarchive and the Internet Archive . Key Features of Alpha 1.2.6

Give your installation a name (like "Alpha 1.2.6") and click Create . Return to the Play tab, select your new profile, and hit Play .