Minecraft 2 “Basically Announced” By Original Creator

Minecraft Creator Notch Hints at Minecraft 2 Development

Markus "Notch" Persson, the original creator of Minecraft, has ignited excitement among fans by suggesting a potential Minecraft 2. A recent poll on X (formerly Twitter) revealed his current development focus: a hybrid roguelike/first-person dungeon crawler. However, he also expressed openness to creating a "spiritual successor" to his iconic creation.

The poll, conducted on January 1st, overwhelmingly favored the Minecraft-inspired project, garnering 81.5% of over 287,000 votes. This significant response reflects the enduring popularity of the original Minecraft, which boasts millions of daily players worldwide.

In a subsequent post, Notch confirmed his seriousness, stating he had essentially "announced Minecraft 2." He acknowledged the potential demand for a new Minecraft-esque game from him and expressed enthusiasm for returning to his passion project. He emphasized that while he's open to either project, the fan response will heavily influence his decision.

It's crucial to note that Notch no longer holds the rights to the Minecraft IP, having sold Mojang (the developer) to Microsoft in 2014. Therefore, any new project would need to avoid direct IP infringement. Notch assures fans that he respects Mojang and Microsoft's work and intends to proceed in a manner that avoids any conflicts.

He also voiced concerns about the inherent risks of developing spiritual successors, acknowledging that they often deviate from expectations. Despite these anxieties, the strong fan support and potential financial rewards are motivating factors.

While awaiting Notch's potential "sequel," fans can anticipate upcoming Minecraft-themed amusement parks in the UK and US (2026 and 2027) and the release of the Minecraft live-action movie later in 2025.