Minecraft 2 “Basically Announced” By Original Creator

Minecraft's creator, Markus "Notch" Persson, hinted at a potential Minecraft 2 in a recent social media poll. The news sent ripples through the gaming community. Let's delve into the details.

A Spiritual Successor in the Works?

Persson, via a poll on X (formerly Twitter), revealed he's developing a game blending roguelike elements (like ADOM) with first-person dungeon crawler mechanics (similar to Eye of the Beholder). Significantly, he also expressed openness to creating a "spiritual successor" to Minecraft.

The poll overwhelmingly favored the Minecraft-inspired project, garnering 81.5% of over 287,000 votes. Given Minecraft's enduring popularity (estimated 45-50 million daily players), this isn't surprising.

In a subsequent post, Persson confirmed his seriousness, essentially declaring a "Minecraft 2" announcement. He acknowledged the strong fan desire for a similar game and his own renewed passion for development. He emphasized that while he's open to either project, the fan response heavily influences his decision.

However, the existing Minecraft IP and Mojang Studios (its developer) belong to Microsoft since 2014. This means Persson can't directly use the Minecraft brand. He assured fans that any spiritual successor would avoid infringing on Mojang's and Microsoft's work, expressing respect for their contributions.

Persson also voiced concerns about the inherent risks of creating spiritual successors, acknowledging their unpredictable nature. He weighed this against the strong fan demand and potential financial success.

While eagerly awaiting this potential "sequel," fans 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.