Is Minecraft 2 Finally Happening? Notch Teases Fans!

In a thrilling revelation, Markus "Notch" Persson, the creator of Minecraft, has all but confirmed that a sequel to the beloved game may be on the horizon—dubbed Minecraft 2!

During a recent exchange on Twitter as the New Year approached, Notch engaged with his vast following of millions by posing a question: which project should he prioritize in 2025? The options were an innovative roguelike combined with a tile-based first-person dungeon crawler, or intriguingly, a “spiritual successor” to Minecraft.

In his post, Notch was candid, stating he wanted "honest and legitimate [...] feedback for once." He shared some details about his idea for a dungeon crawler, yet humorously acknowledged the possibility that many fans might prefer a new iteration of Minecraft. "I mean sure, I'd take that cash," he quipped, reflecting a light-hearted approach to the business side of game development.

As the votes poured in, nearly 250,000 followers participated in the poll, with a staggering 78% showing their enthusiasm for a new Minecraft game. This is hardly surprising, given the enduring popularity of the original.

Notch further elaborated on his whimsical ideas, drawing comparisons to the beloved farming simulator, Stardew Valley, but with his own unique twist: "Kinda feels like Stardew Valley, but more diagonal door kicking."

Just days later, in response to fans who had missed his initial post, Notch announced, “I basically announced Minecraft 2." He expressed his excitement about working on new games again and acknowledged a willingness to create something that resonates with the community's desires.

However, he emphasized that he has no intention of reproducing the original game verbatim. “My intentions are to be clear and honest," he said, adding that "spiritual successors are usually kind of... you know... washed up. Tragic." He is mindful of the challenges he's faced and aims to innovate rather than replicate.

One key point he mentioned is that he does not have a non-compete agreement post-Minecraft’s sale to Microsoft, aside from a one-year pause on games featuring modifiable terrain. Playing it safe, Notch indicated he would opt for an original title rather than utilize the Minecraft brand, which he humorously noted would be "super illegal."

"I intend to do this in a way that doesn't try to sneakily infringe on the incredible work the Mojang team is doing," he said, showing respect for the current custodians of his creation.

As fans eagerly await further details on this potential sequel, many are left wondering—what will Minecraft 2 look like? Will it embrace the core mechanics of its predecessor while introducing fresh elements? Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain: the excitement buzzes in the gaming community, sparking hopes for a new chapter in the Minecraft legacy. Stay tuned!