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I kept track of everything announced during the latest Minecraft Live so you don't have to
AppWizard
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.
The Minecraft Movie Finally Got A Popcorn Bucket, And It’s Exactly As Adorable As You’d Expect
AppWizard
March 14, 2025

The Minecraft Movie Finally Got A Popcorn Bucket, And It’s Exactly As Adorable As You’d Expect

The live-action adaptation of Minecraft has completed filming and is set to be released in April 2025. Two popcorn bucket designs have been revealed: one resembling a TNT block and another featuring a chicken jockey. The TNT bucket suggests a narrative role in the film, while the chicken jockey design caters to dedicated fans. The popcorn buckets are designed to be multifunctional after use. The film will be released on April 4, 2025.
Fossil Debuts Minecraft-Inspired Watches and More Ahead of the Hit Video Game’s Hollywood Premiere
AppWizard
March 7, 2025

Fossil Debuts Minecraft-Inspired Watches and More Ahead of the Hit Video Game’s Hollywood Premiere

The live-action Minecraft Movie is set to be released on April 4. Fossil has launched a new collection called Fossil x Minecraft, featuring chronograph watches, leather wallets, and bracelets inspired by the game, priced between and 0. The collection includes watches designed after Grass Block and Deepslate, with block-textured cases and iron tool-inspired subhands. The wallets come in brown bi-fold and black passcase styles, made from Leather Working Group-approved leather. Each item is packaged in a limited-edition keepsake storage tin. Minecraft has sold over 300 million copies since its release in 2009 and was acquired by Microsoft in 2014 for .5 billion. The collection is available for purchase at fossil.com.
The New Minecraft Movie LEGO Sets Are Available Now, Including LEGO Jack Black as Steve
AppWizard
March 1, 2025

The New Minecraft Movie LEGO Sets Are Available Now, Including LEGO Jack Black as Steve

LEGO has introduced four new Minecraft sets, including The Ghast Balloon Village Attack and the Woodland Mansion Fighting Ring, inspired by the upcoming Minecraft movie set to release on April 4, 2025. The sets became available on March 1, 2023. Additionally, LEGO released The Parrot Houses and The Trial Chamber. Currently, only the two movie-themed sets are confirmed for release alongside the film, but more Minecraft sets are expected later in the year regardless of the movie's success.
Move over, Legoland, Minecraft is getting its own theme park
AppWizard
November 22, 2024

Move over, Legoland, Minecraft is getting its own theme park

Minecraft is evolving into a physical experience with the announcement of two theme parks, one in the UK and one in the US, developed by Merlin Entertainment. The parks are set to open in 2026 and 2027, with an investment of over 0 million. Mojang has also released a trailer for a live-action Minecraft movie featuring Jack Black and Jason Momoa. Recently, over 188 million users engaged with Minecraft in the past 30 days, with more than 960,000 players active within the last hour.
First Minecraft movie clip shows off how crafting works, and how it doesn't
AppWizard
September 29, 2024

First Minecraft movie clip shows off how crafting works, and how it doesn’t

A new clip from the live-action Minecraft movie has been revealed during Minecraft Live, showcasing Steve, played by Jack Black, using his crafting table. Jason Momoa portrays Garrett "The Garbage Man" Garrison, who attempts to create something impressive but struggles. The clip introduces the first Bee in the adaptation and highlights the film's theme that creativity is essential for survival. The story follows four misfits—Garrett, Henry, Natalie, and Dawn—who are transported to the Overworld and must learn to navigate this world while defending it from threats like Piglins and Zombies. The movie is set to be released in theaters on April 4th next year.
Minecraft's official PS5 version has a release date and, no, there won't be ray tracing
AppWizard
September 21, 2024

Minecraft’s official PS5 version has a release date and, no, there won’t be ray tracing

Mojang Studios has announced the release of a native version of Minecraft: Bedrock Edition for the PlayStation 5, set to launch on October 22, 2024. This version focuses on enhancing performance and render distance, without introducing features like ray tracing. Current PS4 owners will receive the update at no additional cost, and PS5 beta testers will have access to all cross-play features. The update aims to optimize the game for the PS5 compared to the PS4's backward compatibility layer.
Minecraft Live digital showcase returns later this month with "news about our games" and more
AppWizard
September 20, 2024

Minecraft Live digital showcase returns later this month with “news about our games” and more

Mojang's Minecraft Live digital showcase will take place on 28th September at 6pm BST/1pm EDT, accessible via the Minecraft website, YouTube, or Twitch. The mob vote will be retired, and the event will now occur biannually instead of annually. The showcase will provide updates on game features, testing phases, and the live-action Minecraft movie. Mojang is also overhauling its content release schedule to provide multiple updates throughout the year instead of a single summer update. The first update includes bug fixes, gameplay adjustments, and an experimental Bundles feature for inventory management. Additionally, Minecraft will discontinue support for PSVR next year.
Fan Turns Live-Action Minecraft Movie Trailer Into an Animation
AppWizard
September 9, 2024

Fan Turns Live-Action Minecraft Movie Trailer Into an Animation

Alumio has created an animated version of the live-action trailer for the upcoming Minecraft Movie, which was filmed in New Zealand. Reactions to the live-action portrayal have been mixed, with fans disappointed by the departure from Minecraft's blocky aesthetic. Alumio's animation aims to better resonate with the fanbase. A fan commented that Alumio's animation looks better than the actual trailer. Additionally, the LEGO Minecraft The Crafting Box 4.0 (21249) set features two expansive Minecraft worlds, familiar figures like Steve and Alex, and encourages imaginative storytelling through various play scenarios.
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