{{unreleased version|private=y}}
{{Infobox version
|title=Minecraft Beta 1.8
|subtitle=Preview
|image=betapre.png
|edition=java
|unreleased=true
|date=September 5, 2011
|type=Preview
|clientdl=Client not archived
|serverdl=Corresponding server unknown
|parent=Beta 1.8
|next=Beta 1.8 Pre-release
|prevparent=Beta 1.7.3
|nextparent=1.0.0
}}<onlyinclude>

A special pre-release version of '''[[Beta 1.8]]''' was privately given to [https://youtube.com/c/hatfilms ''Hat Films''] for the creation of the official Beta 1.8 trailer.<ref>{{ytl|0PuGTIlJot0}}</ref>

== Differences from Beta 1.8 Prerelease ==
; [[Experience]]
* Uses a "skill points" system.
** For every level gained, the player gets three skill points.

; [[HUD]]
* Shows skill points over the experience bar.
** Also present in Creative mode.
* Does not show version number.

; [[Extreme hills]]
* Don't generate with tall grass.

; [[Village]]s
* Can generate in any biome.

; [[Rose]]
* Still generates in the world.</onlyinclude>

== References ==
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