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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 6, 2025

The next Minecraft Live show is coming with new game updates, the Minecraft movie, and more

Mojang Studios is shifting its strategy for community engagement by moving from major Minecraft Live events to smaller, more frequent showcases to enhance transparency and keep players informed. The next Minecraft Live is scheduled for March 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. GMT. It will be streamed on Minecraft.net/Live, YouTube, and Twitch. The event will include three segments: insights into the Minecraft franchise, announcements for future content updates for Minecraft: Java Edition and Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, and details about 'A Minecraft Movie' featuring Jack Black, set to premiere on April 4, 2025. Speculation suggests potential updates may include enhancements to Minecraft's ecosystems and the introduction of regional variants for mobs. The community welcomes the shift towards more frequent updates but hopes they will remain significant and exciting.

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February 21, 2025

Minecraft 25w08a snapshot patch notes: New spawn eggs, wolf sounds, and more – The Times of India

Mojang Studios has released the Minecraft 25w08a update snapshot, which includes retextured spawn eggs in creative mode, making them visually distinct and easier to identify. The update also introduces unique sounds for wolves, with each wolf having its own audio personality categorized into seven types. Additionally, a new plant block called leaf litter has been added for testing, featuring color variations based on biomes.

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February 20, 2025

Minecraft Snapshot 25W08A Brings New Wolf Sounds, Spawn Egg Changes, and More

Minecraft Snapshot 25W08A introduces several new features, including six sound variants for wolves that allow them to express different traits through barks, growls, pants, and whines. The original white wolf retains its classic sounds, while the new variants include big, cute, public, angry, grumpy, and sad. Spawn eggs have been visually updated with unique textures and size variations corresponding to the mobs they spawn. Sheep wool color rules have been refined: in cold biomes, black wool is most common, followed by gray, light gray, white, and brown; in warm biomes, brown wool is most common, followed by gray, light gray, white, and black. Pink wool is the rarest across all biomes. Leaf litter now features shades that correspond to their respective biomes, and sheep can have dyed undercoats and consume fern blocks, aligning their behavior more closely with the Bedrock edition.