Minecraft Live 2025 Unveils Vibrant Visuals and Flying Happy Ghast

Minecraft Live 2025 has concluded, and Mojang has unveiled an exciting array of updates and new content for the iconic game. The first game drop of the year, "Spring to Life," is set to launch on March 25, promising to enhance the Overworld with updates that make biomes feel more immersive and alive. Players can look forward to new variants of cows, pigs, and chickens, along with ambient features like glittering firefly bushes, falling leaves, and the whispers of sand, adding depth and life to their exploration.

The second game drop, yet to be named, introduces a new block called the Dried Ghast. This unique block can be rehydrated to transform into a Ghastling, a smaller, baby version of the ghast. With care, the Ghastling can evolve into a Happy Ghast, a new mob variant that players can harness to fly, accommodating up to four players at once. This feature not only adds a new dimension to travel but also offers strategic advantages in Survival Mode, akin to having Creative Mode capabilities.

A significant visual upgrade, 'Vibrant Visuals,' was also announced. This update, described as the first step in realizing Mojang's vision for a transformed visual experience, does not affect gameplay but enhances the game's aesthetics. For more details, check out IGN's dedicated article and visuals comparison video.

In addition, Mojang shared an exclusive clip from the upcoming "A Minecraft Movie" and announced a movie-themed live event, set to begin on March 25. Players can participate in this event in Midport Village, joining Steve and movie characters to defend the village from a piglin attack through three mini-games. The event runs until April 7, with participants able to earn the Yearn cape by completing all challenges.

During our visit to Mojang's offices in Sweden, we learned more about their stance on future developments: no plans for a Minecraft 2, no shift to a free-to-play model, and no use of generative AI in game development.

Minecraft Live 2025 — Everything Announced:

• Mojang Studios announced the name, launch date, and features of the first game drop of the year, as well as upcoming features in the second game drop of the year.
• The first game drop, "Spring to Life," enhances the Overworld with new mob variants and ambient features, making biomes feel more alive.
• "Spring to Life" introduces warm and cold variants of classic mobs, along with new elements like the glittering firefly bush, falling leaves, and whispers of sand.
• The second game drop includes the Dried Ghast block, which can be transformed into Ghastling and Happy Ghast mob variants, and the Ghast harness for flying.
• The Dried Ghast, smaller than a regular block, features cute tentacles and a grumpy face. When hydrated, it turns into a Ghastling.
• The Ghastling, resembling a floating balloon, can be fed snowballs to grow into a Happy Ghast, which can be harnessed to fly with up to four players.
• A new Locator Bar feature at the bottom of the screen helps locate friends, particularly useful when flying on a Happy Ghast.
• Mojang highlighted the utility of the Happy Ghast in Survival Mode, likening it to a Creative Mode experience within Survival.
• Mojang Studios announced a visual upgrade, "Vibrant Visuals," which enhances the game's aesthetics without affecting gameplay.
• An exclusive clip from "A Minecraft Movie" was revealed, along with a movie-themed live event set in Midport Village from March 25 to April 7.
• Participants in the live event can earn the Yearn cape by defending the village from piglins through three mini-games.