- New Game Drops update system: Mojang is implementing two annual events with tiered content.
- Happy Ghast: New tamable creature that allows you to fly and build in the air.
- Vibrant Visuals: Optional graphical enhancements with realistic lighting and dynamic shadows.
- Special Movie Event: Minigames in Minecraft based on the next film in the franchise.
The annual event Minecraft Live 2025 has brought with it a flood of announcements and new features that will shape the future of Mojang's popular game. From new upgrade systems to visual improvements and tamable creatures, the community has plenty of reasons to look forward to upcoming updates.
This year, Mojang has confirmed significant changes to how in-game content will be released. Instead of a large annual update, players will now receive two Minecraft Live events per year, each focusing on a set of improvements organized into what they've dubbed "Game Drops."
A New Approach: Game Drops
With the objective of maintain a constant flow of content, Mojang has decided to split the updates into smaller parts that will be distributed throughout the year. The first of these, titled «Spring to Life», will be available on 25 March and will bring with it numerous changes aimed at improving the game's setting and exploration.
Among the main new features of this first update of the year are the following: biological variants of mobsAnimals like cows, pigs, and chickens will now have different appearances depending on the biome they spawn in, adding a greater sense of diversity and natural adaptation to the game's ecosystem.
Happy Ghast: A new flying mob
One of the most unexpected announcements of Minecraft Live 2025 has been the introduction of the Happy Ghast, a completely friendly variant of the dreaded Nether Ghast. This new creature will not only allow players to interact with it, but it can also be domesticated and used as a flying mount.
To obtain a Happy Ghast, players will need to find a Dehydrated Ghast within the Nether Soul Arena biome. This special item must be transported to the Overworld, where, after being hydrated, it will evolve through different stages until it becomes the final mount. Once an adult, players can equip it with a special mount and use it as aerial transport, allowing it to travel to great heights and construct buildings in the air.
Vibrant Visuals: A Graphical Leap Forward for Minecraft
Another highlight of the event was the presentation of Vibrant Visuals, an optional graphics pack that introduces a series of visual enhancements without altering the game's distinctive pixelated essence. These improvements include:
- More realistic lighting: Dynamic shadows that change depending on the time of day.
- Reflections in the water: Greater visual depth in aquatic environments.
- Volumetric fogs: Atmosphere effects designed to give the game a more immersive feel.
Initially, this graphical update will be available in the Bedrock edition, with plans to release Java Edition at a later date.
Special event based on the Minecraft movie
In parallel with the game's news, Mojang has taken advantage of Minecraft Live 2025 to present a special in-game event Inspired by the next film in the franchise, which is scheduled for release on April 4th 2025.
This event, which will be available in the Bedrock edition of 25 from March to 7 from April, will allow players to participate in themed challenges based on the film's story, with exclusive rewards such as a special cape for their characters.
Additionally, exclusive clips from the film were shown during the event's broadcast, increasing anticipation among fans of the franchise.
The presentation of Minecraft Live 2025 Mojang has made it clear that it remains committed to keeping the game constantly evolving. With the introduction of the new upgrade system, the arrival of unique mobs like the Happy Ghast, and the visual advancements of Vibrant Visuals, the game continues to offer new experiences to its community. The special event based on the film reinforces the idea that Minecraft continues to expand beyond the video game, exploring new forms of entertainment for its players.
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