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December 28, 2025

Minecraft’s Best Moments of 2025 video features the origin of Chicken Jockey

Minecraft released a new video celebrating a successful year with its community, showcasing statistics like the number of spears crafted and copper golems created. The video features a CG short story with the chicken jockey character and highlights joyful moments from the year, including the introduction of new mob variants and the Mounts of Mayhem. Minecraft is also offering a complimentary Inflatable Chicken Jockey CC item to players as a token of appreciation for their creativity. To access this item, players need the latest version of Minecraft: Bedrock Edition and access to the Minecraft Marketplace.

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December 10, 2025

Minecraft Mounts of Mayhem is here, showering you in new mobs and adding one of its most lethal weapons ever

Minecraft Mounts of Mayhem is now fully available for both Bedrock and Java editions, introducing new mobs and features, including the deadly spear and the ability to craft netherite armor for horses. The update includes new mobs like the nautilus and its zombified variant, as well as new rideable mob variants such as the zombie horse and camel husk. A new hostile mob, the parched, is introduced in desert biomes, riding camel husks and armed with a bow and arrow. The spear allows for jousting and has a unique enchantment called Lunge for enhanced charge attacks. All mobs can now swim through water, and players can equip their horses with netherite armor. The update is free for all Bedrock and Java players.

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June 17, 2025

Minecraft brand boss Harry Elonen on building box-office bedlam into brand devotion

The first trailer for A Minecraft Movie received backlash, prompting the film's team to engage with fans and make significant changes. The film ultimately became the highest-grossing gaming movie, achieving 2.8 million in domestic ticket sales and surpassing the 2023 Super Mario Bros film. It generated nearly a billion dollars in global revenue for Warner Bros. Harry Elonen from Mojang Studios acknowledged the initial marketing missteps and emphasized the importance of emotional connections with fans. The team adapted their strategy based on fan feedback, leading to a successful second weekend box office hold of .6 million. The film's success was attributed to its authentic lore and emotional resonance, with Minecraft being the best-selling video game of all time, and players having spent over 68 million years in-game. The movie grossed over 0 million worldwide by early June, exceeding projections by over 30%. The marketing strategy included embedding Easter eggs and monitoring fan sentiment, resulting in a 6.3 times return on its 0 million production budget and a surge in merchandising.

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May 14, 2025

It took 15 YEARS for Minecraft to let us craft this item, but it’s finally coming (plus new music and more)

Minecraft is introducing the ability to craft saddles, a feature currently being tested by select insiders and expected to be unveiled at Minecraft Live in March 2025. Players have traditionally acquired saddles through scavenging, trading, or defeating enemies. The upcoming update will also include five new music tracks for various biomes and a collectible music disc titled "Tears," obtainable by defeating a Ghast with its own fireball. Additionally, two new friendly Ghast mob variants will be introduced, allowing players to ride them. Early builds for testing are available, while the official game drop will bring these new features to the broader community.

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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

Minecraft – Official Spring to Life Launch Trailer

Mojang has released the Spring to Life update for Minecraft, introducing new features such as spring-themed biomes, new mob variants, and enhanced sounds. The update aims to enhance the game's aesthetics and mechanics, inviting players to explore the refreshed landscapes. The Spring to Life update is now available for all players.

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March 25, 2025

Minecraft’s never going free-to-play because as it stands it’s ‘the best deal in the world’

Mojang introduced new sophisticated shaders for Minecraft, set to enhance the visual experience in 2025. The standard "Java and Bedrock" edition of Minecraft is priced at £20, with various deluxe editions, skins, and texture packs available. Two optional subscriptions, Marketplace Pass and Realms Plus, offer additional customization and multiplayer experiences, but the base purchase provides a complete gaming experience. Mojang emphasizes accessibility and a commitment to maintaining the game's core experience without aggressive monetization. A parent noted that Minecraft became the sole game played on their child's Switch after purchasing it for £20. Mojang's representatives confirmed that there is no pressure from Microsoft to explore new monetization strategies. Game director Agnes Larsson highlighted the cultural significance and community ethos of Minecraft. The latest update, "Spring to Life," is available for free and introduces new ambient features, mob variants, and minigames inspired by an upcoming movie adaptation.

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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 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.