Minecraft Live 2025 has wrapped up, leaving fans buzzing with excitement over the slew of new updates and content announced by developer Mojang for the iconic video game. Kicking off the year, Mojang introduced the first game drop, aptly named "Spring to Life," set to launch on March 25. This update promises to breathe new life into the Overworld by enhancing biome immersion with new variants for cows, pigs, and chickens, alongside captivating ambient features like the glittering firefly bush, falling leaves, and the soothing whispers of sand.
While the second game drop remains unnamed, it's packed with intriguing additions. The highlight is the new Dried Ghast block, which, when rehydrated, transforms into a Ghastling—a smaller, cuter version of the classic Ghast. Nurture the Ghastling with snowballs, and it evolves into the Happy Ghast. This new mob variant can be harnessed to fly, accommodating up to four players, making it a thrilling addition for group adventures. Mojang also introduced the Locator Bar, a handy feature at the screen's bottom that helps you track the direction of your friends, especially useful while navigating the skies on a Happy Ghast.
Mojang also unveiled a significant visual upgrade for Minecraft called "Vibrant Visuals." Described as the first step in transforming how players experience the game visually, this upgrade enhances the game's appearance without altering gameplay. For a deeper dive into "Vibrant Visuals," check out IGN's dedicated article and visuals comparison video.
In other news, Mojang shared an exclusive clip from the upcoming "A Minecraft Movie" and announced a related in-game live event, kicking off on March 25 in Midport Village. Players will join Steve and his movie companions in a dynamic multiplayer experience, defending the village from piglin attacks across three engaging mini-games. The event, running until April 7, offers participants the chance to earn the coveted Yearn cape by completing all challenges.
During our visit to Mojang's offices in Sweden, we learned more about the developer's stance on future directions, including their decision not to create a Minecraft 2, keep the game non-free-to-play, and steer clear of generative AI in game development.
Minecraft Live 2025 — Everything Announced:
- Mojang Studios unveiled the "Spring to Life" game drop, launching on March 25, which enhances the Overworld with new mob variants and ambient features to make biomes feel more alive.
- The second unnamed game drop introduces the Dried Ghast block, Ghastling and Happy Ghast mob variants, and the innovative Ghast harness for flying with up to three friends.
- The Locator Bar, a new feature, helps players locate their friends while flying on a Happy Ghast.
- Mojang announced the "Vibrant Visuals" upgrade, enhancing the game's visuals without affecting gameplay.
- An exclusive clip for "A Minecraft Movie" was shared, along with details of a movie-themed in-game live event at Midport Village from March 25 to April 7, where players can earn the Yearn cape by defending against piglin attacks in three mini-games.
