Minecraft Live 2025 has concluded, and Mojang has unveiled an exciting array of new updates and content for the iconic video game. The first game drop of the year, named "Spring to Life," is set to launch on March 25. This update aims to enhance the Overworld, making its biomes more immersive and vibrant. Players can look forward to new variants of cows, pigs, and chickens, along with captivating ambient features like the glittering firefly bush, falling leaves, and the soothing whispers of sand. These additions promise to enrich the exploration experience in Minecraft.
Details about the second game drop of the year are also starting to emerge. Although it remains unnamed, it will introduce the innovative Dried Ghast block. When rehydrated, this block transforms into a Ghastling, a smaller, cuter version of the classic Ghast. The Ghastling can further evolve into a Happy Ghast, which can be harnessed to fly, carrying up to four players at once. This feature not only adds a fun new way to navigate the game but also offers strategic advantages for builders in Survival Mode, akin to the freedom of Creative Mode. Additionally, a new Locator Bar at the bottom of the screen will help players locate friends, enhancing the multiplayer experience.
Mojang also announced a significant visual upgrade titled 'Vibrant Visuals.' This upgrade aims to transform the visual experience of Minecraft without altering gameplay, marking a pivotal step in realizing the developers' vision for the game's aesthetics.
In other exciting news, Mojang shared an exclusive clip from the upcoming "A Minecraft Movie" and announced a movie-themed live event. This event, set to take place in Midport Village from March 25 to April 7, will immerse players in a dynamic multiplayer setting where they'll defend the village from piglin attacks through three engaging mini-games. Participants who successfully complete all challenges will earn the coveted Yearn cape.
During our visit to Mojang's offices in Sweden, we learned more about the studio's philosophy on game development. Mojang has confirmed that they have no plans to create a Minecraft 2, transition the game to a free-to-play model, or incorporate generative AI into its development process.
Minecraft Live 2025 — Everything Announced:
- Mojang Studios announced the name, launch date, and features of the first game drop of the year, as well as upcoming features in the second game drop of the year.
- The first game drop of the year, “Spring to Life,” introduces updates to the Overworld, enhancing biome immersion with new mob variants and ambient features.
- Spring to Life adds warm and cold variants of classic mobs, new ambient features like the glittering firefly bush, falling leaves, and whispers of sand.
- The second game drop of the year includes the new Dried Ghast block, Ghastling and Happy Ghast mob variants, and the Ghast harness.
- The Dried Ghast block can transform into a Ghastling when rehydrated, which can then evolve into a Happy Ghast, capable of flying with up to four players.
- A new Locator Bar feature will help players find friends, particularly useful when flying on a Happy Ghast.
- Mojang described the Happy Ghast as useful for Survival Mode builders, offering a Creative Mode-like experience.
- Mojang Studios announced a visual upgrade for Minecraft titled Vibrant Visuals.
- An exclusive clip from "A Minecraft Movie" was revealed, along with details of a movie-themed in-game live event.
- The live event, set in Midport Village from March 25 to April 7, involves defending against piglin attacks in three mini-games, with the Yearn cape as a reward for completing all challenges.
