Another Snapshot release for Minecraft was released by Mojang today. These regular Snapshots are early releases of a major public update for Minecraft.

Today's Snapshot, 12w41a, introduces Anvils, and other changes.

  • Added a new Anvil block for repairing, merging & naming items
  • Added an option for cape-owners to hide their capes ingame
  • Effects given by the Beacon will be less intrusive on the screen
  • Level-up sound now only plays every 5 levels
  • More bugfixes & tweaks!

You can download the latest Snapshot to test these all out for yourself courtesy of the Mojang website.