Interactive superhero show Dispatch has received a critical acclaim rating of 89% from PC Gamer and has sold over 3 million copies in 2025. Players have answered 727 million calls and dispatched over 1 billion heroes. The game has also amassed an estimated 23 million hours of gameplay content viewed on YouTube and Twitch.
On September 16, 2025, Minecraft launched a program called Reed Smart: AI Detective aimed at players aged 8 to 18, focusing on enhancing information literacy in the context of artificial intelligence. The game consists of three acts:
1. The Deepest Fake - Players learn to discern authenticity in AI-generated videos.
2. An Ode to Deception - Players explore tools for detecting AI-generated content and the importance of human judgment.
3. Dine & Deceive - Players identify falsehoods created by AI and learn verification techniques.
The game encourages players to engage in interviews, contextualize statements, and recognize AI misuse, fostering skills such as lateral reading and fact-checking. As players progress, the game's visual representation changes from monochrome to vibrant colors, symbolizing their growth in information literacy. Reed Smart: AI Detective is available for download on the Minecraft: Education Library and the Minecraft Marketplace, with additional resources provided by Microsoft for further learning about AI literacy.
Minecraft has sold over 300 million copies worldwide. The Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue will launch on October 18 in Dallas, allowing fans to engage in a recreated Minecraft world. Attendees will receive an exclusive in-game item, a limited-edition Half-Zombie, Half-Villager Cape, via email. The experience includes a one-hour interactive adventure featuring a scavenger hunt through various Minecraft biomes, utilizing the Orb of Interaction for enhanced engagement. The event is designed to be accessible for newcomers and will be located at 2712 N Central Expressway in Plano. Tickets will be available for purchase at www.minecraftexperience.com.
