Mojang Studios confirmed up for its Minecraft Live May 2026 presentation with reveals for A Minecraft Film 2, Minecraft Dungeons 2, and extra, and we had been there to collect all the highlights.
Regardless of the sport developer initially promoting at the moment’s showcase as a “bonus” occasion following its March showcase, at the moment’s TwitchCon got here with various surprises for attendees and people at residence. Whereas sneak peeks for upcoming base recreation drops and a brand new have a look at Minecraft Dungeons 2 had been anticipated, the most important reveal arrived within the type of a behind-the-scenes have a look at A Minecraft Film 2, which is now formally known as A Minecraft Film Squared.
There was extra to go over for Mojang than it initially teased. In case you missed it, you may take a look at all the pieces introduced on the Minecraft Live May 2026 present beneath.
Chaos Cubed is Coming June 16
Mojang kicked off its Minecraft Live May 2026 present to speak about its subsequent base recreation drop, Chaos Cubed, which now has a June 16 launch date. That is the replace that focuses on Sulfur and all that it modifications for gamers who like to craft, struggle off mobs, and all the pieces in between. Right now, we received a sneak peek at how physics will change eternally when Chaos Cubed launches for Minecraft in a couple of weeks.
Mojang Reveals First Have a look at New Minecraft Dungeons 2 Mob
Mojang isn’t able to reveal an excessive amount of about Minecraft Dungeons 2, but, with at the moment’s present largely serving to offer gamers only a glimpse at its new story with idea artwork. With this new story comes the Twisted Warden, a brand new mob for the Minecraft world that appears to current a scarier menace for followers of the dungeon crawler.
Lego Continues Its Minecraft Partnership
Lego and Minecraft have been working collectively for a while now, however it feels like the 2 creativity-based entities nonetheless have extra plans up their sleeves. A brand new add-on, known as Lego Minecraft Hen Mounts, turns chickens into ridable mounts that may be personalized with particular skills and appears.
First Have a look at A Minecraft Film 2 With Official Title Reveal
Minecraft Live 2026 took a visit over to the set of A Minecraft Film 2 to speak to the solid – and reveal its official title. Mojang’s sequel will formally be known as A Minecraft Film Squared.
Returning actors Jack Black (Steve), Jason Momoa (Garrett), and Danielle Brooks (Daybreak), in addition to new star Kirsten Dunst (Alex), all confirmed as much as reveal the title of the brand new film. Matt Berry was additionally confirmed to return, although his half within the video prompt he could play a brand new position. Though photographs of the set provided little for followers to choose aside, the title affirmation ought to assist with the anticipate its July 23, 2027, launch date.
Extra Minecraft Drops in 2026
With Chaos Cubed now set with its June launch date, Mojang is able to tease what’s subsequent. Right now’s Minecraft Live showcase got here with a tease for the following drop set to launch in fall 2026. Gamers had been informed to anticipate an replace that focuses on exploration, journey, and social interactions with pals, with the builders teasing the brand new rust-toned dappled forest biome, too.
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