I see that servers like hypixel have updated to 1.8. Does anyone know where you can download it? Thanks
They have not updated to 1.8. They are using the spigot hack which allows players on 1.8 to join their 1.7.10 server.
Every API I've seen so far for 1.8 only allows 1.8 clients to connect instead of getting an out of date notice. They do not use or allow use of any of the new features in 1.8 via the API/plugins. So it is misleading it is just a work-around or whatever you want to call it. (Some might call it a 'hack'.) They are from other sites/makers, not going to plug them here, google Minecraft 1.8 API perhaps. I'm curious to see what has changed between versions and what methods/procedures may have been deprecated or changed. It's major things like that that the developers need to overcome in order to put out a new build. As well as there being many new things in 1.8. There is no 1.8 version available from the Bukkit team/site. There is no 1.8 version available that allows or uses new features via the API. (yet) Many groups are working towards a stable and useable 1.8 API. Just need some time 1.8 was a HUGE MC update.