<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Minecraft ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:52:10 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Minecraft players just got a preview packed with sulfur caves, bouncy springs, and chaotic features that feel straight out of an April Fools update. Plus, some actual April Fools update. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-players-just-got-a-preview-packed-with-sulfur-caves-bouncy-springs-and-chaotic-features-that-feel-straight-out-of-an-april-fools-update-plus-some-actual-april-fools-update vJxjhMMRnopDBqVSNkQrG8 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:52:10 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:52:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ A beloved co‑op Minecraft game is making a comeback this year — but will Minecraft Dungeons II fix its biggest flaws in 2026? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-dungeons-ii-confirmed C7txE3yyTLt4mKdTW5Zcei Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:32:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ The first Minecraft Live 2026 show just got its official trailer and date — will we see the Tiny Takeover update and a new game? Here's how you can watch ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/the-first-minecraft-live-2026-show-just-got-its-official-trailer-and-date MpDhptKpfSy4F8TE74vtZP Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:22:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft Dungeons sequel may be brewing under the codename “Project Spicewood” ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-dungeons-sequel-may-be-brewing-under-the-codename-project-spicewood 5mmQREXmdEQxWGjbJT6upm Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:23:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft’s PS3 source code just leaked with floating islands and early villager houses offering a rare look at scrapped features ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-ps3-source-code-leak-floating-islands-early-villager-houses LT7xfMG5e23DSaz9eXxTa8 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:26:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Marathon's exclusive weapon charms are inspired by Minecraft — manage your expectations accordingly ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/marathon-reveals-xbox-exclusive-weapon-charms aX6oMu4YYYFRgfZLKZRHgC Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:17:11 +0000 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:11:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft: Java Edition is moving to a new graphics API for its Vibrant Visuals update — here's what that means, and when it's coming to Mojang's hit ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-java-edition-is-moving-to-a-new-graphics-api-for-its-vibrant-visuals-update 9TVUKLHAU3TzJuVsocmegn Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:53:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Someone got Minecraft running on a Sega Saturn and it’s as ridiculous as it sounds ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/someone-got-minecraft-running-on-a-sega-saturn rCM9U8X5u4rTBREAcyKtwm Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:16:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Allumeria Steam demo reinstated after Microsoft's DMCA over Minecraft-related “infringement” is rescinded [UPDATE] ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/allumeria-steam-demo-pulled-after-microsoft-files-dmca-over-infringement-and-being-a-bit-too-close-to-minecraft EvPzBKbuMDKRSThTr9GQnA Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:44:43 +0000 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:32:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Bluey is joining Minecraft with a new DLC that lets you explore the Heeler home ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/bluey-is-joining-minecraft-with-a-new-dlc-that-lets-you-explore-the-heeler-home nrSg7L5wBmjYMRbxwyYqt8 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:18:31 +0000 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:56:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hytale shows that Minecraft needs to stop being complacent — Mojang should see this release (and its subsequent success) as a major kick in the butt ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/hytale-shows-that-minecraft-needs-to-stop-being-complacent uYzsDiDePJ3LFUQRV2qbgR Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft lead dev says he'd "rather just play" Mojang's hit over Hytale, and its creator understands why — "He is probably right to feel this way" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft-lead-dev-says-hed-rather-just-play-mojangs-hit-over-hytale-and-its-creator-understands-why iqgfkuArygtMNa49kngCeT Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:11:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft meets Hytale — a community mod is already making cross-play look possible with shared worlds, synced animations, and cross-game chat ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/hytale-community-mod-is-already-making-cross-play-look-possible sWuoKvhWes56pPrYWirsyS Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:27:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft competitor "Hytale" shows off playable DOOM inside its game engine — should Mojang Studios be concerned, or is this just a harmless alternative? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/minecraft-competitor-hytale-shows-off-playable-doom-inside-its-game-engine zJWZbYcyfjMZgH5BMzNbJc Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:09:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft is getting cuter with its first update of the year, and you can already try out the new baby mobs ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-spring-2026-game-drop-announcement 46yNFWmwfupcCVr28aLfVE Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft’s 2025 end‑of‑year stats prove the game is still a global phenomenon with numbers most franchises can only dream of ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-end-of-year-stats-2025 Z6xzppwoeMeEJZBEhdTLPd Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:39:05 +0000 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:40:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft’s new Stranger Things DLC lets you play through Seasons 1–4 with Hawkins, the Upside Down, and even a blocky Mind Flayer faithfully recreated ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/you-can-now-play-stranger-things-inside-minecraft-complete-with-a-blocky-mind-flayer-and-everything aZUwmNS5nXarFmhSENDZsf Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:37:37 +0000 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:39:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you’re one of the three people who don’t own Minecraft already, it’s now on sale for Christmas ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-deal-holidays-2025 8tujucFkk7YohCCHnQfytL Tue, 23 Dec 2025 21:34:03 +0000 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 21:53:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft's final update of the year is officially here — Mounts of Mayhem brings mounted combat to the Overworld ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-mounts-of-mayhem-game-drop-release mQU93PPZuU8iTUaudN8mMd Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:05:00 +0000 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:51:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dark Souls meets Minecraft in Dark Craft — an ambitious new MMORPG that could surprise fans of both franchises ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/dark-souls-meets-minecraft-in-dark-craft 7AqkjE4bjRqxzdgPTxXwnc Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:14:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:15:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft is changing how it handles update version numbers — but what does that mean for us players? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-changing-update-version-numbers-december-2025 vyZCzn99vE45PxMC2Wxa69 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:33:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft's next big update is officially less than two weeks away with new mobs, a new weapon, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecrafts-next-big-update-is-officially-less-than-two-weeks-away cGh8qdZ5LKsdw8PfUhcn77 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:04:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox joins PlayStation in making a game unavailable on its own console — This new 'Minecraft' is available solely on Microsoft's rival platforms ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-blast-announcement Bf5hrtDi5vX9ZRwZubBb7G Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:25:42 +0000 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 03:11:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Mojang is removing obfuscation from Minecraft Java — here’s why that’s a big deal for devs ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/mojang-studios-is-removing-obfuscation-from-minecraft-java-edition dRjMDLEfHT2inJy6geN6wG Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:03:00 +0000 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:20:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft devs admit that, if the Creeper didn't already exist, they probably wouldn't add it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-devs-admit-that-if-the-creeper-didnt-already-exist-they-probably-wouldnt-add-it t3Pdphz24fFgf9LLddjEgP Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft’s latest test unleashes spears, zombie mounts, and chaotic new combat ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecrafts-latest-test-lets-you-play-with-spears-zombie-mounts-and-more-starting-today bWhtw6dSqnRYktodVNevHE Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:11:10 +0000 Sat, 11 Oct 2025 15:32:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft Movie 2 teased with a 2027 release date — here’s what we know ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/a-minecraft-movie-sequel-release-date-teaser uiN9zwygBcoRJ2orFs3ucf Thu, 09 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Inside CraftGPT: The ambitious Minecraft chatbot built with 439 million blocks (that actually works) ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/inside-craftgpt-the-ambitious-minecraft-chatbot-built-with-439-million-blocks-that-actually-works DuEXuBhPSGqVcNxNB4JPUP Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:33:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft's Copper Age is here: Explore new features and the whimsical Copper Golem ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecrafts-copper-age-is-here-explore-new-features-and-the-whimsical-copper-golem 7JNgpey4YnWvTVMBjnTfEW Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:43:07 +0000 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:24:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ It's the first time I've ever missed a Minecraft Live — but I still caught all the best Minecraft announcements ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-live-september-2025-best-announcements BZLQQ8Ys6JjrDRfZjH4R2k Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft's next game drop has already been revealed as the Mounts of Mayhem — it's bringing an awesome new weapon, watery mob, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/minecraft-live-mounts-of-mayhem-revealed FwWD7Pk7qbGNAvK86Gyvr8 Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:33:14 +0000 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:59:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can get free Super Saiyan Hair in Minecraft for a limited time — I didn't see this Dragon Ball Z collab coming ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-teases-dragon-ball-z-partnership-with-free-super-saiyan-hair 8LmsbkGMZAKAehsY926NBM Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:30:15 +0000 Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:48:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft's 'Copper Age' update is only days away! — Get ready for copper golems, automatic chest sorting, and so much more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-copper-age-update-launching-soon MAjv2v3mkZjRHyhCYYmUPQ Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:30:12 +0000 Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:53:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft Education launches Reed Smart: AI detective to combat AI misinformation ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft-education-teaches-kids-the-dangers-of-ai-through-a-noir-detective-lens mPgkscw6i6giPJ8suZ977P Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:30:00 +0000 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 16:32:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft Live is back, and its next big update is almost here — here’s what to expect ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-live-september-2025-announcement CrmLuXkA7Ue3S6vgtukyTK Wed, 10 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +0000 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:35:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft's new 'Copper Age' update finally makes copper worth your while ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-is-entering-a-new-age-with-its-most-metal-update-ever-and-its-making-our-least-favorite-ore-actually-useful hSABA8JUr3daMzTcgvzxaG Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:02:00 +0000 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:32:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Copper just got another use in Minecraft’s latest snapshot — and it’s not what you might expect ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/copper-just-got-another-use-in-minecraft u8p76Bv3DJqedYFFRvjic8 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 21:03:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Horse armor: Is this an Oblivion tribute — or just Minecraft being weird again? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-elders-its-scrolls-is-testing-new-horse-armor-and-some-other-stuff-i-guess VVL9pHUrjLuZA72rSk5TbY Wed, 30 Jul 2025 21:34:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ It only took a week for Minecraft: Java Edition to begin testing the new shelves and Copper Golem statues ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/the-latest-minecraft-beta-basically-gives-us-customizable-loadouts-and-turns-copper-golems-into-statues CNLfpWVekKcTDhHQw68BTF Tue, 22 Jul 2025 20:27:00 +0000 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:21:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft lets you get the Lava Chicken song in-game — but it's absurdly rare ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-lets-you-get-the-lava-chicken-song-in-game-now-but-good-luck-seeing-it-in-survival-mode Ev9fYb9pcSTaur4eyoxRhB Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ You've got to try these 5 premium Minecraft add-ons — Dinosaurs, security systems, and more really shake up Bedrock Edition ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/best-premium-add-ons-minecraft-bedrock-edition DkfLuYSqZRvPXpFDnrrfAV Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 5 free add-ons make Minecraft Bedrock Edition feel brand new ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-bedrock-will-feel-brand-new-with-these-5-free-game-changing-addons d9L7YLZnM6tj6U2GkwUXie Sat, 12 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft's mob vote loser just made a surprise comeback — and it brought brand new gear to the Bedrock Preview with it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-mob-vote-loser-made-surprise-comeback-and-brought-new-gear 4B9KHaCCBvZ2EraZp2EK75 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0000 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:35:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft’s 'Vibrant Visuals' side-by-side comparison pics — Here’s what it gets right and where it falls short ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-vibrant-visuals-what-it-gets-right-and-where-it-falls-short iVZvTV3uVh7sUewAAwob3M Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:39:16 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:15:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ My son's been bugging me to play Minecraft for six years — this one mod could finally make me do it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/my-sons-been-bugging-me-to-play-minecraft-for-six-years-and-this-one-mod-could-actually-make-me-do-it FSAmh66ScdSRWzSmCBUxi4 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:30:00 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:17:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft is reviving a dead Mob Vote loser and actually making copper useful in 2025's third update ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-is-reviving-a-dead-mob-vote-loser-and-actually-making-copper-useful-in-2025s-third-update Py95HHQ2efcB5aeVNnXZSk Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:51:09 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:11:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft Vibrant Visuals finally has a release date and it's dropping with the Happy Ghasts ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-vibrant-visuals-happy-ghast iU5BmBbCUKf6hZCBrszXkQ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:27:03 +0000 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 01:27:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft licensing robbed us of this controversial NFL schedule release video ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft-licensing-robbed-us-of-this-controversial-nfl-schedule-release-video yThYbDXK6XXzS2tyu77fpj Fri, 16 May 2025 12:00:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ An NFL team just used Minecraft to announce its 2025-26 football schedule, because why not? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/an-nfl-team-just-used-minecraft-to-announce-its-2025-26-football-schedule-because-why-not bSSLFoAFVfEzxc6pMjiuuZ Thu, 15 May 2025 13:31:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ "We pitched it for 10 years and we weren’t sure if it was going to go into orbit" — Discussing 'A Minecraft Movie' as it breaks records on the way to streaming ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/a-minecraft-movie-interview-may-2025 t2rcPPtPEyLhcwx7o8BweF Wed, 14 May 2025 14:30:10 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 11:24:35 +0000