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March 27, 2025

Minecraft Spring to Life drop is out now with more mob variants and ambient features

Mojang has released the Spring to Life update for Minecraft, introducing several new features: - Cold and warm variants for Pig, Cow, and Chicken. - Sheep spawn with wool colors based on their biome. - Wolves have new sound variants. - Spawn Egg visuals have been improved. - Fallen tree generation has been added. - A new Firefly Bush block has been introduced. - Leaf Litter blocks have been added. - Wildflowers and Bush blocks have debuted. - Short Dry Grass and Tall Dry Grass blocks have been included. - A Cactus Flower block can grow on Cactus blocks. - New falling leaf particles have been added to Leaves blocks. - Ambient block sounds have been introduced in Desert and Badlands biomes. - Language support for Kyrgyz has been added.

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March 26, 2025

‘Ok, so dragon builds are a thing now’: galaxy-brained Helldivers 2 player incinerates a bile titan with a hover pack and a flamethrower

The Lift-860 hover pack is a new enhancement in Helldivers 2, introduced through the Borderline Justice warbond, allowing players to hover in mid-air. A viral Reddit video showcased a player, cur1y_n3ctar, using the hover pack to evade a bile titan and attack it with a flamethrower, leading to the strategy being dubbed the "dragon build" by the community. Some players also refer to it as the "firefly build." This strategy has gained popularity just before the first anniversary of Malevelon Creek, where speculation suggests the game's automaton faction may launch an assault using specialized flame units known as the incineration corps.

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March 25, 2025

All Minecraft Live 2025 Announcements – Minecraft Guide

Minecraft Live 2025 announced several updates and new features for the game, including a significant visual overhaul called the Vibrant Visuals update, which introduces new pixelated shadows, water effects, reflections, and improved volumetric lighting and fog, initially exclusive to the Bedrock edition. The first game drop, Spring to Life, will be available on March 25th, featuring warm and cold animal variants, falling leaves, and firefly bushes. Mojang plans to release features more frequently through Game Drops and will host two Minecraft Live shows each year. An in-game Live Event related to the upcoming Minecraft Movie will take place from March 25th to April 7th, offering mini-games and an exclusive cape for completing challenges. Later in the year, the second game drop will introduce the Dried Ghast block, which can be nurtured into a Happy Ghast, allowing up to four players to ride it simultaneously.

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March 25, 2025

What is the Minecraft update for 2025? Ghast lore, capes and a new live event

Mojang Studios announced multiple game drops for Minecraft in 2025, coinciding with the release of "A Minecraft Movie" on April 4. The first update, titled "Spring to Life," will launch on March 25 and introduce new mob variants, a firefly bush, falling leaf particles, leaf litter, new wildflower types, ambient sounds, and changes to loadstone crafting. A special in-game Live Event tied to the movie will run from March 25 to April 7, 2025, featuring mini-games and exclusive rewards. The second game drop will introduce the dried ghast block in the Nether, which can be rehydrated into a friendly "happy ghast." There will not be a traditional 1.22 update this year; instead, a series of game drops will occur throughout 2025.

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March 24, 2025

Minecraft is getting a graphics overhaul with the Vibrant Visuals update

Minecraft Live announced significant updates, including the introduction of Vibrant Visuals, an optional graphical upgrade for the game. This upgrade will first be available for the Bedrock edition, with the Java edition to follow. Key features include directional lighting, subsurface scattering, and volumetric fog. Additionally, the upcoming update titled Spring to Life will introduce variants of various mobs and new ambient features like the firefly bush and falling leaves. A teased update will feature a dried ghast block that can be transported to the Overworld, where players can revive it as a friendly mob and equip a harness to mount it.

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March 22, 2025

Minecraft Live 2025: Vibrant Visuals, Flying Happy Ghast, and Everything Announced

Minecraft Live 2025 announced the first game drop of the year, "Spring to Life," launching on March 25, which enhances the Overworld with vibrant biomes and introduces new variants of animals and ambient features. The second game drop will feature the Dried Ghast block, which can be rehydrated to create the Ghastling, a baby ghast that evolves into the Happy Ghast, a flying companion for players. Players can craft a harness for the Happy Ghast, allowing them to soar with up to three friends. A new Locator Bar feature will assist players in finding friends while navigating. A significant visual upgrade called Vibrant Visuals was also announced. Additionally, an in-game live event related to an upcoming Minecraft movie will take place from March 25 to April 7, where players can earn a Yearn cape by completing challenges.

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March 22, 2025

I kept track of everything announced during the latest Minecraft Live so you don’t have to

Mojang Studios recently concluded its Minecraft Live event, revealing a roadmap for upcoming content, including a significant visual upgrade called "Vibrant Visuals," which will enhance graphics without changing gameplay mechanics. The first update, "Spring to Life," is set for release on March 25, 2025, introducing new wolf personalities, regional mob variants, and a refreshed Overworld with new ambient features. A second update will introduce two new Ghast variants: the Ghastling and the Happy Ghast, along with a Ghast Harness. Additionally, a live-action Minecraft movie featuring Jack Black and Jason Momoa is scheduled for release on April 4, 2025, with exclusive footage shared during the event. From March 25 to April 7, players can participate in mini-games to earn an exclusive cosmetic cape.

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March 22, 2025

Everything Revealed During The Minecraft Live 2025 Event

Mojang's Minecraft Live event announced new content for 2025, including two major updates. The first update, titled Spring to Life, will launch on March 25 and introduce new mob variants, ambient sounds, new flora, and gameplay enhancements. Players will find warm and cold variants of pigs, cows, and chickens, sheep that adapt their colors to their environment, wolves with distinct personalities, and new crafting opportunities with wildflowers and cactus flowers. The second content drop will allow players to revive dried ghasts to unlock a flying mount called a ghastling, which grows into a happy ghast. Additionally, the Minecraft: Bedrock Edition will receive a visual enhancement called Vibrant Visuals, improving lighting and fog effects. Future plans include expanding these enhancements to Minecraft: Java Edition. The event also featured a clip from A Minecraft Movie, announced by actress Emma Myers, along with a multiplayer event where players can earn a Yearn cape by completing challenges.

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March 6, 2025

Minecraft Live 2025 Announced; Check out the Event Date Here!

The Minecraft Live Event for 2025 is scheduled for March 22, 2025, at 1 PM ET (10:00 AM PT). The official trailer for the event reveals new features, including variants of mobs such as Cows, Chickens, and Pigs, a revamped desert biome with new Cactus flowers, and dynamic falling leaves animations with firefly bushes. Mojang has shifted to a model of smaller, more frequent game updates instead of a single large annual update.

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February 9, 2025

Minecraft is getting “cold cow and warm cow” variants

Mojang is introducing new cow variants for Minecraft, known as "cold and warm cows," which will have distinct characteristics suited for different climates. Cold cows will have fluffy fur coats, while warm cows will have sleek coats. Additionally, new foliage will be added, including firefly bushes that glow at night. The desert biome will receive enhanced ambient sounds, including whispers of sand, chirping crickets, and howling winds. These updates will first be tested in the Java Edition before being rolled out to the Bedrock Edition.