This version fixed a "nasty death bug" that Notch tweeted about on the day of release.
The game will run at a tiny resolution (default 854x480). There is no sprinting (you double-tap W). There is no creative mode—this is Alpha Survival only. And the sun rises in the north (yes, Notch changed the sun’s rotation multiple times in Alpha; in _02, the sun still tracks North-South). minecraft alpha 1.0 16 02
: This update allowed admins to build in spawn areas and log administrative events. This version fixed a "nasty death bug" that
The version is most recognized today not for its code, but for the Herobrine mythos The Original Screenshot minecraft alpha 1.0 16 02