Neowin News Feed for: Mojang

Minecraft Chaos Cubed gets a release date as Mojang drops teaser for next update

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 30 May 2026 17:42:02 +0000

Today at the Minecraft Live broadcast, Mojang revealed a brand-new biome, abandoned camps, and more that will be hitting Minecraft in a future update and even a movie sequel teaser. Read more...

Minecraft Java Edition is getting peer-to-peer multiplayer support from Mojang

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 13 May 2026 09:02:01 +0000

Minecraft Java Edition players won't always need to host or rent servers for multiplayer soon, as Mojang is adding the option to use a new peer-to-peer system for online play. Read more...

Minecraft Live showcase announced for next week as Mojang teases "Secret Stuff"

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:10:01 +0000

The first Minecraft Live presentation of 2026 is kicking off next week with information on the upcoming Tiny Takeover content update and other reveals. Read more...

Minecraft Java Edition is upgrading to Vulkan, but it's not great news for mods

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:54:01 +0000

Mojang warned that many popular mods will be affected by this change and wants to help mod authors port over their work. Read more...

Minecraft's kittens, puppies, and other baby animals are getting a major upgrade soon

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:10:01 +0000

The next Minecraft content update from Mojang is focused on the baby animals of its worlds, no longer making them miniature versions of the adults. Read more...

Minecraft gets Stranger Things crossover, but Switch players will miss out

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 10:14:01 +0000

The official Stranger Things DLC for Minecraft lets players experience major moments from the show inside the block-based sandbox. There is bad news for Switch players though. Read more...

Mojang is simplifying the Minecraft version numbering system on Bedrock, Java, and snapshots

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 23:48:01 +0000

Minecraft's convoluted version numbering system is getting a shakeup soon, with Mojang introducing a year-based naming scheme for easier use. Read more...

Minecraft Mounts of Mayhem update is adding an underwater mount with a surprising benefit

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 20:16:01 +0000

The next Minecraft game update drop has just been unveiled as Mounts of Mayhem. This carries an underwater mount, a brand-new weapon, and more. Read more...

Minecraft's copper-focused update now has an official name

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:16:01 +0000

The next Minecraft update is focused almost entirely on giving Copper new uses. Matching the contents, a brand-new name has been attached to it now. Read more...

Next Minecraft update makes Copper useful, adding new tools, weapons, armor, and a Golem

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:14:02 +0000

Mojang has revealed that the third Minecraft Game Drop of 2025 will be Copper focused, adding new tools, an item-sorting Copper Golem, armor, and more. Read more...

Minecraft's big graphics overhaul is now available

Taras Buria — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:48:01 +0000

Today is a big day for Minecraft fans: the game received its long-anticipated graphics overhaul and a new content drop with happy ghasts and more. Read more...

Minecraft Chase the Skies update and Vibrant Visuals graphics overhaul lands next week

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 01:20:02 +0000

Minecraft is getting a massive content update and a graphics overhaul next week as Mojang prepares to launch both Chase the Skies and Vibrant Visuals. Read more...

Minecraft gets a useful new feature for flat world fans

Taras Buria — Wed, 07 May 2025 16:28:01 +0000

If you like playing in flat worlds in Minecraft, the latest update will make the game more interesting. Read more...

Microsoft's iconic Windows 95 and Minecraft Alpha themes just became historic, literally

Sayan Sen — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 06:28:01 +0000

Almost every nerd is aware of the iconic Microsoft Windows theme songs. The one for Windows 95 just became history as it got inducted into the National Recording Registry. Read more...

'A Minecraft Movie' achieves record-breaking opening weekend in the US, even beating Mario

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 22:50:02 +0000

Mojang's Minecraft universe hit the big screen this weekend, and it has already broken some records, including those set by The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Read more...

It is now possible to actually pause in Minecraft

Taras Buria — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:42:02 +0000

It took Mojang quite a while to implement, but a proper pause feature is finally available in Minecraft. Read more...

No sequel or free-to-play plans for Minecraft, Mojang confirms

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 09:16:01 +0000

Even after 15 years, Minecraft will remain a buy-to-own experience, according to Mojang, which sees no pressure to increase monetization. Read more...

Minecraft developer Mojang gets a new studio head as Asa Bredin steps down

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:02:01 +0000

Mojang Studios has gone through a leadership change, as COO Helen Chiang has appointed Kayleen Walters as the new head of the Swedish studio. Read more...

Minecraft's The Garden Awakens update out with eerie new biome, mob, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 19:02:01 +0000

Minecraft just received its latest game drop update, bringing with it an eerie mob that can only move when nobody is looking at it. This may be familiar to Doctor Who fans. Read more...

Minecraft The Garden Awakens update lands soon with a spooky mob that only moves when unseen

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:38:01 +0000

Minecraft's next game drop is an update carrying an eerie biome and mob, giving players plenty of opportunities to be caught off-guard. Read more...

Mojang to bring Minecraft theme parks in the US and UK between 2026 and 2027

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 06:34:02 +0000

Mojang and UK-based Merlin Entertainment have sealed a deal to build Minecraft-based theme parks in the US and UK. Read more...

After PSVR, Mojang announces Minecraft VR on PC is also getting the axe

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:42:02 +0000

PC gamers playing Minecraft Bedrock Edition using virtual reality headsets soon will soon have to find another way to enjoy the game, as official VR support is going away. Read more...

Minecraft is now available in a native PS5 version; PS4 game owners can get it for free

John Callaham — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:30:01 +0000

Microsoft-owned Mojang has confirmed that owners of Sony's PS5 console can get a version of the sandbox game that's native to that hardware. Read more...

Minecraft Bundles of Bravery is out with bundles, hardcore mode on Bedrock, and more

Taras Buria — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:08:01 +0000

Minecraft's third game drop is here, and it brings some important changes, like bundles for stacking items, a long-awaited mode on Bedrock, and more. Read more...

Minecraft gets a new biome, new hostile mob, hardcore mode in Bedrock, and more

Taras Buria — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 19:34:02 +0000

During Minecraft Live 2024, Mojang announced new features coming soon to the game, including a new biome, a new hostile mob, hardcore mode in Bedrock, and more. Read more...

A group of Minecraft players have accurately recreated a section of New York City

John Callaham — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:38:02 +0000

A group of thousands of Minecraft players has revealed they have been working on a project to accurately recreate a part of Lower Manhattan in the game. Read more...

Mojang reveals Minecraft is pulling support for PlayStationVR in 2025

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:50:01 +0000

Mojang will soon stop supporting the virtual reality version of Minecraft on PlayStation platforms. The PS4's PlayStationVR version is going away next year. Read more...

Minecraft Live 2024 set for September 28, teases 'never before seen' content

Omer Dursun — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:04:01 +0000

Minecraft Live 2024 will take place on September 28. With this event, Mojang has announced plans to change the way it supports Minecraft in the future. Read more...

Mojang reveals plans on Minecraft's future, including more regular content updates

John Callaham — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:18:01 +0000

Microsoft-owned Mojang has revealed more information on the future development of Minecraft, including more regular content updates. Read more...

A Minecraft Movie gets the first teaser trailer for its April 4, 2025 release in theaters

John Callaham — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:46:01 +0000

Warner Bros. has released the first trailer of A Minecraft Movie, with the live-action-CGI adaptation of the hit game due in theaters on April 4, 2025 Read more...

The new Tetris DLC for Minecraft is more than just moving blocks around

John Callaham — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:30:01 +0000

Developer Mojang has just released a new Tetris DLC for its sandbox game Minecraft. Players can enter randomly generated dungeons based on Tetris puzzles to fight enemies, find secrets and more. Read more...

The PlayStation 5 is finally getting native Minecraft, preview version available today

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:04:35 +0000

Minecraft for PlayStation 5 is officially on the way, finally letting fans ditch the PlayStation 4 version. Mojang is launching a preview version to today to test for bugs before the full release. Read more...

Microsoft puts Minecraft on a big sale on all platforms as the game celebrates 15th birthday

Taras Buria — Wed, 15 May 2024 21:44:01 +0000

Minecraft, one of the most popular modern games, is celebrating its 15th birthday. To mark the occasion, Microsoft put the game on sale, allowing you to save up to 70% on different platforms. Read more...

Microsoft has just released a very surreal video to help promote Minecraft's 15th birthday

John Callaham — Wed, 01 May 2024 15:36:01 +0000

Microsoft has released a new video for its hit sandbox game Minecraft to celebrate its 15th birthday. It shows people in the real world doing things that normally only happen when playing Minecraft. Read more...

Tricky Trials is the official name for the upcoming Minecraft 1.21 free update

John Callaham — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 18:16:01 +0000

Developer Mojang has announced that the next free update for its sandbox game Minecraft will officially be known as the Tricky Trials update when it rolls out sometime later this year. Read more...

Mojang adds extra render distance, new social hub, and more to Minecraft Realms Plus

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:40:01 +0000

Mojang just added three more perks to its Realms Plus server hosting service for Minecraft Bedrock Edition. This includes monthly access to character items, additional world render distance, and more. Read more...

Mojang delivers armadillos, eight wolf variations, wolf armor and more to Minecraft

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:16:01 +0000

The Armored Paws update for Minecraft has gone live, and it carries the Mob Vote winner armadillos as a brand-new animal, eight wolf variants, and even fresh armor to keep them safe. Read more...

Minecraft will soon drop 32-bit Windows support

Taras Buria — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 19:02:01 +0000

Heads-up those playing Minecraft on 32-bit Windows (and other operating systems): the game will soon drop your OS support. The latest Minecraft snapshot now requires a 64-bit operating system. Read more...

Mojang warns against updating Minecraft via the Xbox app to avoid loss of worlds

Taras Buria — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:10:01 +0000

Mojang has published an important warning for Minecraft players on PC, urging them not to update the game via the Xbox application on Windows 10 and 11. Doing so may result in a loss of worlds Read more...

Minecraft launches its own version of Xbox Game Pass, called Marketplace Pass

John Callaham — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:02:01 +0000

Developer Mojang has just announced a new service similar to Xbox Game Pass for Minecraft players. Marketplace Pass costs $3.99 a month and offers access to over 150 extra content items for the game. Read more...