Minecraft Pocket Edition 0.12.1 Update Now Available On iOS

Last week we have reported that the next Minecraft Pocket Edition update, update 0.12.1, was going to be released sometime this week on the App Store. Thankfully the approval process went smoothly, as the new update is now available for the iOS version of the game.

The new Minecraft Pocket Edition update introduces plenty of new content to the game, including The Nether area, potions, controller support, cross platform play with the Windows 10 option and more.

Here are the full patch notes for the update.

• The Nether and all its inhabitants. Fight Ghasts and make friends with Pigmen
  Cross platform play for up to five players between Pocket Edition and Windows 10
  Revamped touch controls, controller support, and a controller mapping screen
  Enhanced Weather effects! Accumulating snow and more
  Ocelots! Try taming one with a fish Experience, Anvils, Brewing, and enchantments. Time to up your game, crafter
  Golems. We recommend you approach with caution
  Flower pots. We recommend you fill them with flowers
  Sneaking and sprinting! Express yourself through movement!
  Loads of bug fixes that are too boring to list here
  Lots, lots more!

Minecraft Pocket Edition is now available for purchase on the App Store.