Minecraft Live 2025 has concluded, and Mojang has unveiled an exciting array of updates and new content for the iconic video game. The first game drop of the year, aptly named "Spring to Life," is set to launch on March 25. This update promises to enhance the Overworld's biomes, making them more immersive and vibrant. Players can look forward to new variants of familiar mobs like cows, pigs, and chickens, along with new ambient features such as glittering firefly bushes, falling leaves, and the soothing whispers of sand. These additions aim to enrich the exploration experience within the game.

The second game drop, while yet to be named, introduces a novel block called the Dried Ghast. This block, slightly smaller than a regular one, features cute tentacles and a grumpy face. When placed in water, the Dried Ghast transforms into a Ghastling, a baby ghast that floats around like a balloon in the Overworld. By feeding it snowballs, players can nurture it into a Happy Ghast. This new mob variant can be harnessed to fly, carrying up to four players, which Mojang suggests will be particularly useful for builders in Survival Mode, offering a taste of Creative Mode freedom.

Mojang also announced a significant visual upgrade titled 'Vibrant Visuals,' which aims to transform the visual experience of Minecraft without altering gameplay. For more details on this upgrade, check out IGN's separate article and their visuals comparison video.

In addition to these updates, Mojang shared an exclusive clip from the upcoming "A Minecraft Movie" and announced a movie-themed in-game live event. Scheduled to start on March 25 and run until April 7, the event takes place in Midport Village, where players will join Steve and his movie companions to defend the village from a piglin attack through three mini-games. Completing all challenges during the event will reward players 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. Mojang has no plans to create a Minecraft 2, shift to a free-to-play model, or employ generative AI in 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, "Spring to Life," introduces a variety of updates to the Overworld, making 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 has cute little tentacles and a grumpy face.
• When placed in water, the Dried Ghast transforms into a Ghastling, which floats around the Overworld like a balloon.
• Feeding the Ghastling snowballs will eventually turn it into a flying Happy Ghast.
• The Happy Ghast can be harnessed to fly, carrying up to four players, offering a unique building experience in Survival Mode.
• A new Locator Bar feature helps players find friends while flying on a Happy Ghast.
• Mojang announced a visual upgrade for Minecraft titled "Vibrant Visuals."
• An exclusive clip from "A Minecraft Movie" was revealed, along with an in-game movie-themed live event.
• The live event, taking place in Midport Village from March 25 to April 7, involves defending the village from piglins in three mini-games, with the Yearn cape as a reward for completing all challenges.