Minecraft Live 2025 has wrapped up, and Mojang has unveiled an exciting array of updates and new content for the iconic game. The year kicks off with the first game drop, aptly named "Spring to Life," set to launch on March 25. This update aims to breathe new life into the Overworld by introducing immersive enhancements to biomes. Players can expect to see new variants of familiar mobs such as cows, pigs, and chickens, alongside enchanting ambient features like the glittering firefly bush, the gentle fall of leaves, and the subtle whispers of sand, making exploration even more rewarding.
The second game drop, while still unnamed, promises intriguing additions to the Minecraft universe. A new block, the Dried Ghast, will make its debut, which players can rehydrate to create a Ghastling—a smaller, baby version of the classic Ghast. With care and feeding, the Ghastling can evolve into the Happy Ghast, a new mob variant. The introduction of the Ghast harness allows up to four players to ride this friendly creature, offering a unique way to traverse the game world.
Mojang also announced a significant visual upgrade for Minecraft called "Vibrant Visuals." Described as the first step towards realizing the developers' vision, this upgrade aims to enhance the visual experience without altering gameplay. For a deeper dive into the Vibrant Visuals upgrade, check out IGN's dedicated article and visuals comparison video below.
In addition, Mojang shared an exclusive clip from the upcoming "A Minecraft Movie" and announced a movie-themed in-game live event. This event, starting on March 25, will take place in Midport Village, where players can join forces with Steve and his movie companions to defend against a piglin attack through three engaging mini-games. Participants who complete all challenges by April 7 will be rewarded with the coveted Yearn cape.
During our visit to Mojang's offices in Sweden, we learned more about the developer's stance on various topics, including why they won't be creating a Minecraft 2, keeping the game from being free-to-play, and their decision against using generative AI for game development.
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 is called "Spring to Life," and introduces a variety of updates to the Overworld that will make biomes feel more immersive and alive.
- Spring to Life adds warm and cold variants of some of Minecraft's classic mobs, new ambient features like the glittering firefly bush, falling leaves, and whispers of sand, and more reasons to explore.
- The second game drop of the year includes the new Dried Ghast block, the new Ghastling and Happy Ghast mob variants, and the Ghast harness.
- The Dried Ghast is slightly smaller than a regular block and features cute little tentacles and a grumpy face.
- By placing the Dried Ghast in water, it transforms into a happier Ghastling, which floats around the Overworld like a little balloon.
- Feeding the Ghastling snowballs will eventually cause it to grow into a Happy Ghast, which can be ridden using a crafted harness, allowing up to four players to fly together.
- The new Locator Bar feature, positioned at the bottom of the screen, helps players find their friends while flying on a Happy Ghast.
- Mojang highlighted the Happy Ghast's utility in Survival Mode, likening it to being in Creative Mode but within Survival, offering players the freedom to position and dismount in the sky.
- Mojang Studios announced a visual upgrade for Minecraft, titled "Vibrant Visuals."
- Mojang revealed an exclusive clip from "A Minecraft Movie" and announced an in-game movie-themed live event.
- The live event takes place in Midport Village, involving players in defending the village from a piglin attack through three mini-games.
- The live event runs from March 25 to April 7, with the Yearn cape as a reward for completing all challenges.
