Minecraft's creator, Markus "Notch" Persson, hints at a potential Minecraft 2 in 2025. Let's delve into the details of his recent announcement.
A Spiritual Successor in the Works?
Notch recently conducted a poll on X (formerly Twitter) suggesting he's developing a game blending roguelike elements (like ADOM) with tile-based first-person dungeon crawling (similar to Eye of the Beholder). However, he also expressed openness to creating a "spiritual successor" to Minecraft. The poll overwhelmingly favored the Minecraft-inspired option, garnering 81.5% of nearly 290,000 votes. Given Minecraft's enduring popularity (45-50 million daily players), this isn't surprising.
In a subsequent post, Notch confirmed his seriousness, essentially declaring a "Minecraft 2" announcement. He acknowledged players' desire for a new Minecraft-like game and expressed enthusiasm for revisiting his passion project. He emphasized that while he's open to either project, he's committed to creating something.
It's crucial to remember that Notch sold Minecraft's IP and Mojang Studios to Microsoft in 2014. Therefore, any new project must avoid direct IP infringement. Notch assures he respects Mojang and Microsoft's work and will proceed carefully to avoid any legal issues.
Notch also voiced concerns about the inherent risks of creating spiritual successors, acknowledging that they often don't meet expectations. However, the strong player response and potential financial success have swayed his decision.
While fans await this potential "Minecraft sequel," they can anticipate Minecraft-themed amusement parks opening in the UK and US in 2026 and 2027, and a live-action film, "A Minecraft Movie," slated for release later in 2025.
