Minecraft Live 2025 has concluded, unveiling an exciting array of enhancements and content for the world’s best-selling video game, developed by Mojang. Among the highlights is the inaugural game drop of the year, titled Spring to Life, set to launch on March 25. This update promises to enrich the Overworld experience, making biomes feel more vibrant and alive. Players can look forward to new variants of familiar animals such as cows, pigs, and chickens, alongside ambient features like glittering firefly bushes, falling leaves, and the gentle whispers of sand.
The second game drop, while still unnamed, will introduce intriguing new elements. A standout feature is the Dried Ghast block, which can be rehydrated to create a new mob variant known as the Ghastling. This adorable baby ghast can eventually evolve into the Happy Ghast, a flying companion that can carry up to four players when equipped with a special harness.
Minecraft Live 2025 — everything announced:
- Mojang Studios detailed the name, launch date, and features of the first game drop of the year, alongside upcoming features in the second game drop.
- The first game drop, “Spring to Life,” enhances the Overworld with immersive biomes.
- This update introduces warm and cold variants of classic mobs and new ambient features, encouraging exploration.
- The second game drop will feature the Dried Ghast block, along with the new Ghastling and Happy Ghast mob variants, and the Ghast harness.
- The Dried Ghast, slightly smaller than a standard block, has charming tentacles and a grumpy expression.
- When placed in water, the Dried Ghast transforms into the cheerful Ghastling.
- The Ghastling floats gracefully around the Overworld like a balloon, and feeding it snowballs allows it to mature into a Happy Ghast.
- Players can craft a harness for the Happy Ghast, enticing it closer before jumping on to soar through the skies with up to three friends.
- A new Locator Bar feature will help players find friends while navigating the skies on their Happy Ghast.
- Mojang emphasized that the Happy Ghast will be beneficial for Survival Mode builders, offering a Creative Mode-like experience.
- A significant visual upgrade, dubbed Vibrant Visuals, was also announced, enhancing the overall aesthetic of Minecraft.
- Additionally, Mojang shared an exclusive clip from the upcoming A Minecraft Movie and announced a movie-themed in-game live event.
- This live event, set in Midport Village, invites players to join Steve and his companions in defending against a piglin attack through three engaging mini-games.
- The event will run from March 25 to April 7, with players earning the coveted Yearn cape upon completing all challenges.
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