Beta Evolutions 2 FAQ

Beta Evolutions 2 is a custom client built around classic Minecraft Beta 1.7.3, with compatibility fixes (auth/skins/capes/sound), optional quality-of-life features that aim to stay true to the Beta feel, and some additional features like optional Proximity Voice Chat.

You can use the client elsewhere, but some features (like proximity voice chat) may only be available on RetroMC and selected servers that support it.

• Launcher (recommended): handles updates and reduces “wrong version” issues.
• Client JAR: for advanced/manual setups (MultiMC/Prism/etc.). You manage updates yourself.

Yes — this is completely normal on first launch.

During the initial startup, Beta Evolutions downloads and prepares required assets. This can take a few minutes depending on your internet speed and system performance. Subsequent launches should be much faster.

If the client appears to hang for more than a few minutes, we recommend updating to a recent Java 8 version and ensuring the game is actually using it. Some older Java 8 builds do not support the modern encryption standards used by our services, which can cause startup delays or failures.

Generally, a modern Java 8 runtime is recommended. If you hit TLS/login or certificate issues, it’s commonly caused by an old Java 8 build. Update Java 8 to a recent release and try again.

Yes — advanced users can set it up manually via a custom JAR instance. If you’re unsure, use the official Launcher for the simplest experience.

Yes — Beta Evolutions includes compatibility fixes for these resources.

1. Try restarting your game and launcher
2. Update to a recent Java 8 build (older builds can break modern TLS).
3. Try logging out of your Microsoft account in your launcher and resigning in.
4. If it still fails, grab logs and ask in Discord.

No — VOIP is optional.You can enable or disable it whenever via the Beta Evolutions settings menu.

Common fixes:

• Confirm the correct input device is selected in your OS audio settings.
• Disable “exclusive mode” / app control features that lock the microphone.
• Test with push-to-talk first (to rule out threshold issues).
• Ask in Discord with your client logs if you still can’t transmit.

Please include:

• Your launcher type (official launcher / MultiMC / Prism / etc.)
• Your Java version
• Your OS (Windows/Linux/macOS)
• The full crash log (or upload as a file)

1. Try a different network (or temporarily disable restrictive proxy/VPN).
2. Whitelist the launcher/game in antivirus (some intercept downloads).
3. Check free disk space and permissions in the install directory.
4. Retry once more — transient CDN/network issues happen.

• Reduce render distance and graphics settings.
• Close background apps that hook overlays/recording.
• Update GPU drivers.
• Ensure the game is using the correct GPU on laptops (not the iGPU).

No — rehosting/mirroring/redistributing (including modified builds) should be restricted to approved RetroMC channels. If you need a special exception, ask the team first.

No. RetroMC is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Mojang Studios or Microsoft.

Beta Evolutions 2 is currently designed primarily as a client for RetroMC.

That said, we are happy to provide other servers with access to some of our server-side components upon request, following a discussion with the RetroMC development team.

If you are interested, please open a ticket on the RetroMC Discord .

Note: Beta Evolutions 2 server-side components may be publicly released in the future.