Java Edition removed features

Since the beginning of the development of Java Edition, there have been a number of features that were removed from the game. These features may have been replaced, or a developer decided against the feature later on.

Note: This page documents only game features that were removed; features of a particular game element that were removed are noted in that element's history. See Java Edition unused features for features that are still currently in the game.

Prior to Java Edition 1.3.1, the Creative inventory (added in Beta 1.8) was a basic 8x9 item selection menu, it was closeable by E key (instead of ESC) and it lacked categories, search and access to survival mode inventory.