Will this pre-release break my world?

Pre-releases can corrupt worlds, so backup your saves first. Run it in a separate folder from your main worlds to stay safe.

How do I enable snapshots in the launcher?

Click 'Launch Options' at the top of the launcher, then toggle on 'Show snapshots' and 'Pre-releases'. Then look for 1.13 Pre-Release 8 in your version list.

What are dead coral fans good for?

They're decorative blocks for building, especially useful in underwater builds. Use them like you would regular coral blocks to add detail and color.

Can I use this on my server?

Yes, grab the server jar from the downloads above. Keep in mind it's a pre-release, so expect potential issues. Test it first before running on a live server.

What's the difference between this pre-release and the full 1.13 release?

Pre-releases are tests for upcoming versions. 1.13 Pre-Release 8 is close to the final release but may still have bugs. The full release will be polished and stable.

Minecraft 1.13 Pre-Release 8 Download

Minecraft 1.13 Pre-Release 8 drops with a bunch of bug fixes and new blocks. This pre-release holds the record for the most pre-release versions in a single update, so yeah, lots of testing went into it.

What’s New in 1.13 Pre-Release 8

Dead Coral Fans

The main addition here is dead coral fan blocks. They give you more options for underwater builds and adding detail to ocean areas. Stick them anywhere you’d use regular coral.

Dripping Liquid Changes

The game changed which blocks show dripping liquids. This affects the visual behavior of water and lava in certain situations.

Text Components for Teams and Objectives

Team names and objective names switched from raw strings to text components. If you run a command-heavy server, this change matters. For regular players, it’s just a backend thing.

How to Install

Getting this pre-release running is straightforward.

Open the Minecraft Launcher
Click “Launch Options” at the top
Toggle on snapshots (pre-releases and snapshots)
Go back to the main tab, find 1.13 Pre-Release 8 in your version list, and hit play

One thing: pre-releases can mess up your worlds. Back up your saves before installing, or just run the pre-release in a separate folder. Better safe than sorry.

Download Links

Client: Download Client

Server: Download Server

Compatibility

This is built for 1.13 Pre-Release 8. You need snapshots enabled in your launcher to run it. Grab the client or server download above depending on what you need.