Set to release on April 4th. 2025, A Minecraft Movie expands the lore for our beloved game with adventures starring Jack Black. Originally met with skepticism in 2014, fans are relieved to know the movie is almost here. After ten years in the making and uncertainty of its creation, the Minecraft community finally caught a glimpse of it from the trailer.
This is a live-action movie that follows a group suddenly being transported in Minecraft. They begin trying to understand the new world and find themselves in wacky situations. This eventually leads them to find Steve, the dominant character of Minecraft. With the help of Steve, the group embarks on a grand adventure to save the Overworld from monsters and find a way back home.
Minecraft Live
Due to last year’s development changes, Mojang announced that Minecraft Live will happen twice a year. We can expect the first one of 2025 to be in Q1 / Q2, depending on if they do it before or after A Minecraft Movie’s release date. You can watch to learn about the latest Minecraft update, when the next Minecraft Experience is being held, and other details surrounding the game.
The second Minecraft Live of 2025 will likely happen in Q3 / Q4, between July and December. This will wrap up the year and showcase the final large update, plus hints at the future. As for what specifically will be shown, only speculation at this point. However, they might decide to announce big and exciting news to captivate you leading into 2026.
Upcoming Updates
Similar to the new format of Minecraft Live, Mojang also changed how future game updates are released. Instead of one large update, players will receive ‘game drops’ that feature smaller changes. Throughout this year, expect to see more content in Minecraft that rivals previous timelines for updates.
The first game drop of 2025 is around the corner! This includes new cow, pig, and chicken variations depending on their biome. Additionally, we receive firefly bushes glimmering with dancing light particles and desert shrubs. There’s also ambient changes to biomes, making them more realistic or immersive. As for crafting recipes, the Lodestone will only require an iron ingot rather than a netherite ingot.
Future of Multiplayer
For Minecraft: Java Edition players, multiplayer will remain unchanged for 2025. This means that you can use Realms or server hosting to play with friends, as you would normally. When hosting your own dedicated server, new game drops might allow for more multiplayer customization.
Those who play Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on PC, Xbox, or PlayStation, will see extra multiplayer content over the year. This may include new maps, cosmetics, server events, and more. Recently, Mojang released the native version of Minecraft on the PS5! With this in mind, multiplayer improvements and other changes are likely to happen this year.
Conclusion
Minecraft in 2025 will be an exciting year for the game and its community. From an official movie set to release in April to many game drops that introduce unique features, expect a lot in the coming months. Minecraft Live will showcase more plans for the future, so keep your eye out.
Whether you play solo or invite friends for an adventure, Minecraft’s timeline for 2025 is bright.