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Minecraft’s 2025 end‑of‑year stats prove the game is still a global phenomenon with numbers most franchises can only dream of

Now that 2025 is nearly over, many are looking back at the last year of gaming fun. That includes Mojang, which just shared some fun Minecraft community stats.

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Minecraft's final update of the year is officially here — Mounts of Mayhem brings mounted combat to the Overworld

Mojang Studios has officially released the Mounts of Mayhem update for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition and Java Edition, and it's the last update of the year.

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Hytale owner calls Minecraft "one of the greatest" games of all time, but his own sandbox is going in a "different direction" with crafting more like Terraria

The blocky adventure games might not be as alike as once thought

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Minecraft lead says "I'm looking forward to Hytale" personally, but tells curious fans "there are many Minecraft-like games, so I doubt it will change much for us"

The new sandbox game arrives next month

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This Minecraft map that recreates one of history's most notorious slums made me reconsider what's important in 3D level design

Kowloon Walled City in Minecraft is a feat of virtual architecture, but it's missing one crucial ingredient.

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Minecraft's next big update is officially less than two weeks away with new mobs, a new weapon, and more

Mojang Studios has unveiled the official release date for Minecraft's Mounts of Mayhem update, which is bringing new mobs and more content on Dec. 9.

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Minecraft was nearly sold to Activision Blizzard for $1.5 billion before Microsoft secured Mojang, says former CEO Bobby Kotick: "I almost bought it"

Microsoft offered Notch $2.5 billion, however

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Minecraft is a testament to player creativity above all else – and 16 years later, no other game comes close

Now Playing | Minecraft still scratches that sandbox itch in a way only Mojang could

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The 50 most iconic video game characters of all time

Celebrating over 50 Years of Games with the iconic video game characters that have a special place in history and our hearts

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Xbox joins PlayStation in making a game unavailable on its own console — This new 'Minecraft' is available solely on Microsoft's rival platforms

Xbox has revealed Minecraft Blast, an upcoming match puzzle mobile game developed by Mojang Studios and King, and early playtests are kicking off soon.

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Microsoft's seemingly first IP crossover with Activision Blizzard is giving a Minecraft spinoff to the Candy Crush dev

Mojang and King announced a brand-new Minecraft game in the most low-key way possible

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Minecraft Mounts of Mayhem will finally let you give your horse the armor it deserves: a top-tier Netherite suit

Netherite horse armor is upon us

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Minecraft surprise drops a full-blown Dragon Ball Z fighting game with 1v1, 5v5, and co-op modes, voxelized Goku and buff Bulma, and skins for the main game

Minecraft's Dragon Ball Z DLC is out now

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Mojang is finally revealing all of Minecraft: Java Edition's code after 16 years to "make it quicker and easier for modders to create and improve mods"

"Modding is at the heart of Java Edition"

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Mojang is removing obfuscation from Minecraft Java — here’s why that’s a big deal for devs

Mojang Studios has announced that it's removing obfuscation from Minecraft: Java Edition's code, which will make it much easier for developers to mod the game.

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Minecraft is adding two new desert-based mobs in its next update: undead camels and even spookier skeletons that don't catch fire during the day

But on the plus side, your mounts can swim now!

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Minecraft creator weighs in on the Creeper debate sparked by Mojang CCO's recent comments, says he "tried to fix" it years ago because it was "anti-fun"

"This is originally one of MY opinions"

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Minecraft devs explain "players have a different appetite for challenge and difficulty" which is why the Ender Dragon isn't allowed on the overworld: "That's not a great game experience"

"We have this guiding principle that bad things happen, but they're technically the player's fault"

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Minecraft devs "want to avoid treating players in a way that feels unfair," so Mojang's guiding principle is that "bad things happen, but they're technically the player's fault"

"It's very important that we find the right balance"

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Minecraft's iconic Creeper might not be added to the game if it was made today says Mojang CEO – 'It would actually be so controversial to have a monster that would show up and destroy what you built'

According to Mojang CEO Jens Bergensten, Minecraft's Creeper probably wouldn't be included in the game if it were made today, because it would be "controversial".

PC Gamer

The Minecraft devs probably wouldn't add the creeper if they were following their current design rules 'because it would actually be so controversial'

Friction ain't just for sandpaper.

Windows Central

Minecraft devs admit that, if the Creeper didn't already exist, they probably wouldn't add it

In a new video, some of Minecraft's developers discuss the balancing act with adding new features, and how they probably wouldn't add the Creeper today.

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Minecraft devs "probably would not add" the Creeper to the game today, admits Mojang CEO, because "it would be so controversial"

The Creeper goes against modern Minecraft standards

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Minecraft’s latest test unleashes spears, zombie mounts, and chaotic new combat

Mojang Studios has released a new Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot with the first playable Mounts of Mayhem features, including spears and zombie mounts.

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It's the first time I've ever missed a Minecraft Live — but I still caught all the best Minecraft announcements

I was traveling for business during Minecraft Live (Sept. 2025), but I've still compiled all the best announcements from the event, and my thoughts on them.

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