Minecraft 1.2.7 Alpha |link|

In the world of Minecraft myths, Alpha 1.2.7 is often cited as a "lost" or "cursed" version that was never officially released to the public. According to the legend:

Released on December 3, 2010, this version lasted less than 72 hours before being replaced. To the untrained eye, it was a bug-fix patch. To historians of Java Edition, however, Alpha 1.2.7 represents the moment Notch stopped building a tech demo and started building a cultural infrastructure. minecraft 1.2.7 alpha

: Instead of the usual silence or calm music, a deep, slowed-down version of the "Oof!" damage sound plays at random intervals, even when no damage is taken. In the world of Minecraft myths, Alpha 1

On day five, you travel far. The map doesn't save properly—a known bug, but you aren't reading forums. You build a tower on a hill to mark your way. You light the top with netherrack. The fire burns forever. To historians of Java Edition, however, Alpha 1