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Minecraft is Mojang's block-building sandbox phenomenon, spanning survival gameplay, creative tools, spin-offs and a huge merchandising footprint. This page tracks Minecraft news, updates and broader franchise developments across games, community-facing changes and related media.
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Latest Minecraft stories, game updates and broader franchise news.
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The ESRB has listed Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 with an E10+ rating. Mojang has not announced a native Switch 2 release date, and the current Switch version remains playable through compatibility.
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Minecraft players are reporting connection errors and ownership verification problems during an apparent authentication service outage. Mojang had not publicly explained the cause at the time of the initial reports.
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The UK government is reportedly considering new restrictions that could limit how children under 16 interact with strangers in online games and social platforms. The proposal is said to include games such as Roblox, Minecraft and Fortnite, but specific rules have not been detailed.
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Minecraft's third game drop of 2026 will add the Dappled Forest biome, complete with poplar trees, red shrubs and abandoned camps. Mojang also confirmed the sequel title A Minecraft Movie Squared during Minecraft Live at TwitchCon Europe.
