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June 16, 2025

Is This Minecraft’s Best-Looking Update Yet?

Mojang Studios will release the Vibrant Visuals update for Minecraft Bedrock Edition on June 17, 2025. Key features of the update include richer lighting, dynamic shadows, biome-specific fog, and immersive atmospheres. It introduces Physically Based Rendering (PBR) to enhance textures, allowing them to exhibit properties like metalness and glow. Various biomes will receive aesthetic transformations, such as deserts glowing in golden hues and icy regions appearing cooler and bluer. The water engine has been overhauled to include realistic caustics and reflections. The update will be enabled by default on all supported Bedrock Edition devices. Development for the Java Edition is ongoing, with early test builds showcasing features like atmospheric fog and infinite clouds.

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May 14, 2025

Minecraft is finally getting craftable saddles after a 15 year wait

Minecraft is enabling players to craft their own saddles using three pieces of leather and one ingot, simplifying the process of obtaining saddles for mount-based exploration. This feature is currently available for testing. Additionally, players can now remove saddles from pigs without drastic measures. Mojang has introduced five new ambient music tracks and a new jukebox music disc titled "Tears," which can be obtained by defeating ghasts in the Nether. These updates are part of the testing through Mojang's latest Java snapshot and Bedrock beta/preview update, with an official launch expected in 2025. Android users are currently excluded from testing.

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March 27, 2025

Minecraft Movie Starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa Is Out Next Week

“A Minecraft Movie” is set to be released on April 4, 2025, as the first live-action adaptation of the popular video game. The film is directed by Jared Hess and features Jason Momoa as Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison, Jack Black as Steve, Emma Myers as Natalie, Danielle Brooks as Dawn, and Jennifer Coolidge in a mysterious role. Production wrapped in April 2024, and the film will be available in standard theaters and IMAX. The storyline follows four misfits who are transported into the Overworld of Minecraft, where they must learn to build, craft, and survive with the help of Steve. The film aims to recreate Minecraft’s aesthetics using CGI and will include familiar gameplay mechanics and beloved creatures from the game. Promotional events include McDonald’s themed Happy Meals launching on April 1, 2025, featuring collectible toys and a new sauce. An in-game event titled “A Minecraft Movie” will run from March 25 to April 7, 2025, offering quests and rewards in Minecraft. The film is expected to receive a PG rating and has a rumored runtime of approximately 108 minutes. The marketing campaign targets both fans and new audiences through digital promotions and merchandise. The film's visual effects team aims to blend practical and digital effects to authentically represent Minecraft's mechanics. The score is composed by Mark Mothersbaugh, and the cinematography is handled by Enrique Chediak. Mojang Studios is involved in the production to ensure the film aligns with the game's spirit. The film's themes include adventure, community, and creativity, reflecting the core elements of Minecraft. Initial fan reactions to the trailer have been mixed, but anticipation remains high.

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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.