News: Minecraft 1.9 Pre-Release News

The 1.9 pre-release is out right now, download it here! Notch has also said that the 1.10 release will be coming soon, with even more Adventure-related updates.  Enjoy!

Server hosts can update their servers here. Also, be sure to check on and report any bugs on our Wiki!

Here are the features of the update :

1.9 includes:

• New mobs
• Villager
• Magma Cube
• Snow Golem
• Mooshroom
• Blaze
• New blocks
• Nether Bricks
• Nether Stairs
• Nether Fence
• Lily Pad
• New items
• Blaze Rod
• Ghast Tear
• Nether Wart
• Gold Nugget
• New generated structures
• Nether Ruins
• Can no longer jump repeatedly by holding a key
• Snow golems do not take fall damage

(from the MinecraftForums)