Minecraft theme parks are coming to the U.S. and UK from Merlin Entertainments, the corporate behind Legoland, Alton Towers, and Madame Tussauds.
The Mincraft theme parks might be inbuilt current Merlin areas in 2026 or 2027 with additional areas throughout the globe coming later. It is unclear which areas will see the Minecraft sights constructed as of but, however Merlin did say it is going to be investing in extra of £85 million ($110 million) within the first two.
Merlin is seeking to “deliver Minecraft adventures to life,” the corporate stated. “It will embrace the event of first-of-its-kind ideas for Minecraft-themed visitor lodging, retail, and meals and beverage, alongside thrilling experiences together with a Minecraft-themed trip at Merlin areas in these two international locations.”
The theme parks might be inbuilt collaboration with Minecraft developer Mojang to “guarantee authenticity” and areas will embrace “touchpoints” for followers to work together with and unlock content material within the sport itself. A rendering of what the Minecraft theme park will seem like may be seen above.
This announcement comes as Minecraft continues to develop its model far past its sport, which is likely one of the hottest of all time already. Minecrat Lego and different toys have existed for years, although a dwell motion movie starring Jack Black will bolster the IP when it arrives April 4, 2025.
“Partnering with Merlin Entertainments is an extremely thrilling step for us at Mojang Studios,” commented Kayleen Walters, Vice-President Franchise Growth for Gaming at Microsoft.
“Merlin’s experience in creating world-class sights makes them the right associate to assist us deliver Minecraft to life in new and immersive methods in everlasting areas across the globe. Our huge and various neighborhood is at all times in search of new alternatives to discover and have interaction with Minecraft, and we’re thrilled to construct touchpoints across the globe that can shock and delight them. These new real-life Minecraft experiences won’t solely develop our neighborhood but additionally supply followers many extra alternatives to immerse themselves on the earth of Minecraft in methods they’ve by no means imagined.”
Video video games are more and more encroaching on the theme park house general, with Nintendo main efforts by means of its Tremendous Nintendo World areas throughout the globe. These are persevering with to develop too, with Donkey Kong quickly being added to the combination.
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll speak about The Witcher all day.