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{{about||the most recent event|Minecraft Live – May 2026|the original in-person convention|MINECON}}
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{{redirect|MINECON Earth|the discontinued game|Minecraft Earth}}{{Infobox series|genre=Livestream|years=2017-present|production=[[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]]|aired_on=* [[Minecraft:Twitch]]
{{Infobox series
* [[Minecraft:YouTube]]|episodes=12}}[[File:Minecraft Live 2022 Logo.png|thumb|Minecraft Live logo]]
|genre=Livestream
'''Minecraft LIVE''' (formerly '''MINECON Earth''' and '''MINECON Live''') is a multiannual livestreamed event that features news about ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]'' updates and other aspects of [[Minecraft:Minecraft (franchise)|the franchise]]. The event occurs at a minimum of twice a year, and prior to 2025 occured annually. Along with featuring news, there is often a pre-show and an aftershow called [[Minecraft:The Deep Dig]], as well as skits and [[Minecraft:cinematics]].
|years=2017-present
|production=[[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]]
|aired_on=
* [[Minecraft:Twitch]]
* [[Minecraft:YouTube]]
|episodes=13
|music=* Camilo Forero
* Joseph S. Djafar
* Niccolo Pacella
* David Murillo R.
* Bleeding Fingers}}
[[File:Minecraft Live 2022 Logo.png|thumb|Minecraft LIVE logo]]
'''Minecraft LIVE''' (formerly '''MINECON Earth''' and '''MINECON Live''') is a multiannual livestreamed event that features news about ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]'' updates and other aspects of [[Minecraft:Minecraft (franchise)|the franchise]]. The event occurs at a minimum of twice a year, and prior to 2025 occured annually. Along with featuring news, there is often a pre-show and an aftershow called '''The Deep Dig''', as well as skits and [[Minecraft:cinematics]].
 
Since 2020, the show can be watched with Audio Descriptions and both the American and British Sign Languages for disabled people.  


== List of events ==
== List of events ==
{|class="wikitable sortable"
=== MINECON Earth 2017 ===
!Event
{{main|MINECON Earth 2017}}
!Format
* '''Date''': November 18, 2017
!Date
* '''Length''': 01:51:37
!Length
* '''Format''': Performed live
!Venue
* '''Venue''': {{w|Center Stage (Atlanta)|Center Stage}}, {{w|Atlanta}}, {{w|Georgia}}, {{w|United States}}
!Summary
* '''Summary''':
|-
** Featured several videos, including a [[Minecraft:Can a Mojang Employee Survive the Night in a REAL Forest?|live action skit]] and [[Minecraft:The Super Duper Minecraft Musical]].
|[[Minecraft:MINECON Earth 2017]]
** Announced the [[Minecraft:Adventure Time]] crossover [[Minecraft:Diamonds and Lemons]].
| rowspan="3" |Performed live
** Revealed the [[Minecraft:Update Aquatic]].
|November 18, 2017
** Featured the first [[Minecraft:mob vote]], with the [[Minecraft:phantom]] winning.
|01:51:37
 
|{{w|Center Stage (Atlanta)|Center Stage}}, {{w|Atlanta}}, {{w|Georgia}}, {{w|United States}}
=== MINECON Earth 2018 ===
|
{{main|MINECON Earth 2018}}
* Featured several videos, including a [[Minecraft:Can a Mojang Employee Survive the Night in a REAL Forest?|live action skit]] and [[Minecraft:The Super Duper Minecraft Musical]].
* '''Date''': September 29, 2018
* Featured the first [[Minecraft:mob vote]], with the [[Minecraft:phantom]] winning.
* '''Length''': 03:56:57
* Announced the [[Minecraft:Adventure Time]] crossover [[Minecraft:Diamonds and Lemons]].
* '''Format''': Performed live
* Revealed the [[Minecraft:Update Aquatic]].
* '''Venue''': {{w|Copper Box Arena}}, {{w|London}}, {{w|United Kingdom}}
|-
* '''Summary''':
|[[Minecraft:MINECON Earth 2018]]
** Revealed [[Minecraft:Inspiration Island]].
|September 29, 2018
** Revealed [[Minecraft:Village & Pillage]].
|03:56:57
** Revealed first hands-on and gameplay of the spinoff game {{MCD}}.
|{{w|Copper Box Arena}}, {{w|London}}, {{w|United Kingdom}}
** Featured the first [[Minecraft:biome chooser]], with the [[Minecraft:taiga]] winning.
|
*Revealed [[Minecraft:Inspiration Island]].
*Featured the first [[Minecraft:biome chooser]], with the [[Minecraft:taiga]] winning.
*Revealed [[Minecraft:Village & Pillage]].
*Revealed first hands-on and gameplay of the spinoff game {{MCD}}.
|-
|[[Minecraft:MINECON Live 2019]]
|September 28, 2019
|02:57:14
|{{w|Nashville Municipal Auditorium}}, {{w|Nashville}}, {{w|Tennessee}}, {{w|United States}}
|
*Featured the second biome chooser, with the [[Minecraft:mountain]]s winning.
*Showed off several pieces of [[Minecraft:demo content]] for creators.
*Revealed more [[Minecraft:Buzzy Bees]] content, including [[Minecraft:honeycomb block]]s and [[Minecraft:honey block]]s.
*Revealed [[Minecraft:Character Creator|character creator]] for {{BE}}.
*Revealed [[Minecraft:Minecon Live: Rush Race!]]
*Revealed first hands-on and gameplay of the new spinoff game {{MCE}}.
*Revealed the [[Minecraft:Nether Update]], featuring 3 new biomes in [[Minecraft:the Nether]]: [[Minecraft:Crimson Forest|red netherwart forest]], [[Minecraft:Warped Forest|blue netherwart forest]], and [[Minecraft:soul sand valley]]. Other announcements include the target block, and new mobs such as [[Minecraft:piglin]]s and [[Minecraft:Hoglin|piglin beasts]].
|-
|[[Minecraft:Minecraft Live 2020]]
| rowspan="3" |Performed live
|October 3, 2020
|02:13:54
|rowspan="3"|{{w|Annexet}}, {{w|Stockholm}}, {{w|Sweden}}
|
*Revealed [[Minecraft:Caves & Cliffs]], featuring revamped [[Minecraft:cave generation]], three cave biomes, the [[Minecraft:warden]], [[Minecraft:copper]], [[Minecraft:amethyst]] and [[Minecraft:Spyglass|telescope]].
*Highlighted incorporated features from the [[Minecraft:Biome Vote|2019 Biome Vote]], including new [[Minecraft:mountains]] generation, [[Minecraft:powder snow]], and [[Minecraft:goat]]s.
*Featured the 2020 [[Minecraft:mob vote]], the first since 2017, with the [[Minecraft:glow squid]] winning.
*Interviewed [[Minecraft:Max Brooks]] and revealed ''[[Minecraft: The Mountain]]'', the sequel to ''[[Minecraft: The Island]]''.
*Featured [[Minecraft:Grian]] and [[Minecraft:Mumbo Jumbo]], discussing their series for {{MCE}}.
*Interviewed [[Minecraft:Laura de Llorens Garcia]], announcing {{MCD|crossplay}} for {{MCD}}, and {{MCD|Howling Peaks}}, which "borrowed" {{MCD|goat}}s.
*Announced [[Minecraft:Lessons in Good Trouble]] is coming to [[Minecraft:Marketplace]].
*Featured [[Minecraft:Masahiro Sakurai]], who discusses adding [[Minecraft:Steve]] to ''[[Minecraft:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.
*Featured [[Minecraft:The Nether Update Encore]].
*Announced [[Minecraft:Demo content|creator's features]] for making [[Minecraft:add-on]]s.
*Announced [[Minecraft:archaeology]] and [[Minecraft:axolotl]]s.
|-
|[[Minecraft:Minecraft Live 2021]]
|October 16, 2021
|02:15:26
|
*Revealed [[Minecraft:Caves & Cliffs: Part II]], with revamped cave generation, new mountain generation and improved world generation originally planned for [[Minecraft:Caves & Cliffs: Part I]].
*Revealed {{JE}} and {{BE}} are coming to [[Minecraft:XBOX Game Pass]].
*Held the 2021 [[Minecraft:mob vote]], with the [[Minecraft:allay]] winning.
*Announced {{MCD|seasonal adventure}}s for {{MCD}}.
*Featured [[Minecraft:Caves & Cliffs: The Musical]].
*Revealed [[Minecraft:The Wild Update]], featuring the finalized [[Minecraft:deep dark]] content originally planned for [[Minecraft:Caves & Cliffs]], mangrove-related content such as its [[Minecraft:Mangrove Swamp|biome]], [[Minecraft:Wood#Mangrove|wood set]], [[Minecraft:propagule]], and [[Minecraft:mud]]. New mobs such as [[Minecraft:Tadpole|tadpoles]] and [[Minecraft:Frog|frogs]] were announced.
|-
|[[Minecraft:Minecraft Live 2022]]
|October 15, 2022
|01:51:37
|
*Held a tribute to [[Minecraft:Technoblade]].
*Held the 2022 [[Minecraft:mob vote]], with the [[Minecraft:sniffer]] winning.
*Revealed first hands-on and gameplay of the new spinoff game {{MCL}}, with a {{MCL|cinematic}} of {{MCL|Jens}} commuting with the {{MCL|Host}}s.
*Showcased the [[Minecraft:Entity Wizard]] for [[Minecraft:Blockbench]].
*Revealed [[Minecraft:Batman (world)|Batman]].
*Featured [[Minecraft:the Warden's Lament]].
*Revealed {{MCD}}: Season 3 - {{MCD|Fauna Faire}}.
*Revealed gameplay content for [[Minecraft:Trails & Tales Event|the 1.20 update]], featuring a new [[Minecraft:bamboo]] set, [[Minecraft:hanging signs]], [[Minecraft:chiseled bookshelves]], and [[Minecraft:camel]]s.
*Introduced the remainder of the {{MC}} cast, introducing [[Minecraft:Kai]], [[Minecraft:Makena]], and [[Minecraft:Ari]], and formally establishing [[Minecraft:Efe]], [[Minecraft:Sunny]], and [[Minecraft:Noor]].
|-
|[[Minecraft:Minecraft Live 2023]]
| rowspan="5" |Pre-recorded
|October 15, 2023
|01:10:43
|Mighty Media Studios, {{w|Bellevue, Washington}}, {{w|United States}}
|
*Set "within {{MC}}" via a green screen, as opposed to the traditional sets seen before and afterwards.
*Held the 2023 [[Minecraft:mob vote]], with the [[Minecraft:armadillo]] winning.
*Revealed [[Minecraft:MCL:1.18.14350|''Minecraft Legends'' 1.18.14350]].
*Featured [[Minecraft:A Tale of Two Friends]].
*Featured an interview with {{Wikipedia|R2D2}} to reveal [[Minecraft:Star Wars: Path of the Jedi]].
*Revealed [[Minecraft:Planet Earth III]] for [[Minecraft:Minecraft Education|''Minecraft Education'']].
*Revealed gameplay content for the 1.21 update (later named [[Minecraft:Tricky Trials]]), featuring the [[Minecraft:Trial Chambers|trial chambers]], new decorative blocks (copper and tuff variants), the [[Minecraft:Trial Spawner|trial spawner]], the [[Minecraft:breeze]] and the [[Minecraft:crafter]].
*Featured a song parody by [[Minecraft:Alec Benjamin]].
|-
|[[Minecraft:Minecraft LIVE 2024]]
|September 28, 2024
|31:53
|rowspan="4"|[[Minecraft:Mojang Headquarters]], {{w|Stockholm}}, {{w|Sweden}}
|
*Revealed [[Minecraft:Bundles of Bravery]] drop including [[Minecraft:Hardcore]] mode for {{BE}} and [[Minecraft:bundles]].
*Featured [[Minecraft:The Monster in the Woods]], the first [[Minecraft:Villager News]] crossover since [[Minecraft:MINECON Live 2019]].
*Revealed more scences and exclusive information regarding {{AMCM}}''.''
*Revealed more information regarding [[Minecraft:Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue]].
*Revealed gameplay content for the [[Minecraft:Winter Drop 2024]], featuring the [[Minecraft:creaking]]s and [[Minecraft:pale garden|pale garden biome]].
|-
|[[Minecraft:Minecraft LIVE – March 2025]]
|March 22, 2025
|26:47
|
*Featured the first post-[[Minecraft:Community Vote]] appearance of the [[Minecraft:Tinies]] to explain the switch to [[Minecraft:Game drops|drops]].
*Revealed the name of the Spring drop 2025: [[Minecraft:Spring to Life]], as well as its release date: March 25, 2025.
*Revealed a new {{BE}} [[Minecraft:event server]] based on ''{{AMCM}}'' as well as earning a [[Minecraft:Yearn Cape|cape]]''.''
*Revealed more scences and exclusive information regarding {{AMCM}}''.''
*Revealed the visual upgrade [[Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals]] coming to both {{JE}} and {{BE}}.
*Revealed gameplay content for Chase the Skies, featuring the [[Minecraft:dried ghast]]s, [[Minecraft:ghastling]]s, [[Minecraft:happy ghast]]s, [[Minecraft:harness]]es and the [[Minecraft:locator bar|player locator bar]].
|-
|[[Minecraft:Minecraft LIVE – September 2025]]
|September 27, 2025
|25:59
|
* Revealed the release date of [[Minecraft:The Copper Age]] drop: September 30, 2025.
* Featured the [[Minecraft:Happy Ghast Music Video]].
* Revealed [[Minecraft:Dragon Ball Z (world)|Dragon Ball Z]], with an accompanying [[Minecraft:Dragon Ball Z Tease|trailer]].
* Revealed gameplay content for the [[Minecraft:Mounts of Mayhem]], this time revealing its name too for the first time: [[Minecraft:Mounts of Mayhem|Mounts of Mayhem,]] featuring the [[Minecraft:nautilus]], the [[Minecraft:zombie nautilus]], [[Minecraft:nautilus armor]], the [[Minecraft:spear]], and the addition of the [[Minecraft:zombie horse]]s to [[Minecraft:Survival]].
|-
|[[Minecraft:Minecraft LIVE – March 2026]]
|March 21, 2026
|21:22
|
* Revealed [[Minecraft:parties]] and various featured servers, including [[Minecraft:Treasure Hunt]] and [[Minecraft:GenWars]].
* Revealed the release date of [[Minecraft:Tiny Takeover]] drop: March 24, 2026.
* Featured the [[Minecraft:Tiny Takeover (trailer)|trailer]] for Tiny Takeover.
* Revealed [[Minecraft:Minecraft Experience: Moonlight Trail]] and [[Minecraft:Minecraft World]].
* Revealed gameplay content for [[Minecraft:Chaos Cubed]], featuring the [[Minecraft:sulfur caves]], the [[Minecraft:cinnabar]] and [[Minecraft:sulfur]] family of blocks, and the [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s.
* Announced the sequel of {{MCD}}, {{MCD2}}, with an {{MCD|Minecraft Dungeons II – Announce Trailer|accompanying trailer}}.
|-
|[[Minecraft:Minecraft Live – May 2026|Minecraft LIVE – May 2026]]
|Performed live
|May 30, 2026
|06:36:09 (including ''The Midoffs: Live'' pre-show)


=== MINECON Live 2019 ===
{{main|MINECON Live 2019}}
* '''Date''': September 28, 2019
* '''Length''': 02:57:14
* '''Format''': Performed live
* '''Venue''': {{w|Nashville Municipal Auditorium}}, {{w|Nashville}}, {{w|Tennessee}}, United States
* '''Summary''':
** Featured the second biome chooser, with the [[Minecraft:mountain]]s winning.
** Showed off several pieces of [[Minecraft:demo content]] for creators.
** Revealed more [[Minecraft:Buzzy Bees]] content, including [[Minecraft:honeycomb block]]s and [[Minecraft:honey block]]s.
** Revealed [[Minecraft:Character Creator|character creator]] for {{BE}}.
** Revealed [[Minecraft:Minecon Live: Rush Race!]]
** Revealed first hands-on and gameplay of the new spinoff game {{MCE}}.
** Revealed the [[Minecraft:Nether Update]], featuring 3 new biomes in [[Minecraft:the Nether]]: [[Minecraft:Crimson Forest|red netherwart forest]], [[Minecraft:Warped Forest|blue netherwart forest]], and [[Minecraft:soul sand valley]]. Other announcements include the [[Minecraft:target]] block, and new mobs such as [[Minecraft:piglin]]s and [[Minecraft:Hoglin|piglin beasts]].


29:15 (only main show)
=== Minecraft Live 2020 ===
|{{w|Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Center}}, {{w|Rotterdam}}, {{w|Netherlands}}
{{main|Minecraft Live 2020}}
|
* '''Date''': October 3, 2020
* Revealed the release date of [[Minecraft:Chaos Cubed]] drop: June 16, 2026.
* '''Length''': 02:13:54
* Revealed a teaser for the [[Minecraft:Chaos Cubed (trailer)|Chaos Cubed trailer]].
* '''Format''': Performed live
* Revealed further information on {{MCD2}}. Including concept art, as well as the main antagonist, the {{MCD2|Twisted Warden}}.
* '''Venue''': {{w|Annexet}}, {{w|Stockholm}}, {{w|Sweden}}
* Showcased the themed area promoting {{MCD2}} at [[Minecraft:TwitchCon Rotterdam 2026|TwitchCon]] , including the {{MCD2|LEGO}} sets based on the game.
* '''Summary''':
* Announced [[Minecraft:LEGO Minecraft Chicken Mounts]].
** Revealed [[Minecraft:Caves & Cliffs]], featuring revamped [[Minecraft:cave generation]], three cave biomes, the [[Minecraft:warden]], [[Minecraft:copper]], [[Minecraft:amethyst]] and [[Minecraft:Spyglass|telescope]].
* Revealed the sequel of {{AMCM}}: ''[[Minecraft:A Minecraft Movie Squared]]''. Two new characters were announced: {{AMCM|Alex}} (played by [[Minecraft:Kirsten Dunst]]) and an unannounced character played by [[Minecraft:Matt Berry]]. A Minecraft Movie build challenge for the community was also announced.
** Highlighted incorporated features from the [[Minecraft:Biome Vote|2019 Biome Vote]], including new [[Minecraft:mountains]] generation, [[Minecraft:powder snow]], and [[Minecraft:goat]]s.
* Revealed gameplay content for the [[Minecraft:Wilderness Bound|Fall drop]], featuring the [[Minecraft:dappled forest]], [[Minecraft:poplar]] set, the [[Minecraft:abandoned camp]] structure, and the accompanying [[Minecraft:wool slab]]s and [[Minecraft:wool stairs]].
** Featured the 2020 [[Minecraft:mob vote]], the first since 2017, with the [[Minecraft:glow squid]] winning.
|-
** Interviewed [[Minecraft:Max Brooks]] and revealed ''[[Minecraft: The Mountain]]'', the sequel to ''[[Minecraft: The Island]]''.
|[[Minecraft:Minecraft Live – September 2026]]
** Featured [[Minecraft:Grian]] and [[Minecraft:Mumbo Jumbo]], discussing their series for {{MCE}}.
|To be announced
** Interviewed [[Minecraft:Laura de Llorens Garcia]], announcing {{MCD|crossplay}} for {{MCD}}, and {{MCD|Howling Peaks}}, which "borrowed" {{MCD|goat}}s.
|September 26, 2026
** Announced [[Minecraft:Lessons in Good Trouble]] is coming to [[Minecraft:Marketplace]].
|—
** Featured {{w|Masahiro Sakurai}}, who discusses adding [[Minecraft:Steve]] to ''[[Minecraft:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.
|To be announced
** Featured [[Minecraft:The Nether Update Encore]].
|—
** Announced [[Minecraft:Demo content|creator's features]] for making [[Minecraft:add-on]]s.
|}
** Announced [[Minecraft:archaeology]] and [[Minecraft:axolotl]]s.
 
=== Minecraft Live 2021 ===
{{main|Minecraft Live 2021}}
* '''Date''': October 16, 2021
* '''Length''': 02:15:26
* '''Format''': Performed live
* '''Venue''': {{w|Annexet}}, Stockholm, Sweden
* '''Summary''':
** Revealed [[Minecraft:Caves & Cliffs: Part II]], with revamped cave generation, new mountain generation and improved world generation originally planned for [[Minecraft:Caves & Cliffs: Part I]].
** Revealed {{JE}} and {{BE}} are coming to [[Minecraft:XBOX Game Pass]].
** Held the 2021 [[Minecraft:mob vote]], with the [[Minecraft:allay]] winning.
** Announced {{MCD|seasonal adventure}}s for {{MCD}}.
** Featured [[Minecraft:Caves & Cliffs: The Musical]].
** Revealed [[Minecraft:The Wild Update]], featuring the finalized [[Minecraft:deep dark]] content originally planned for [[Minecraft:Caves & Cliffs]], mangrove-related content such as its [[Minecraft:Mangrove Swamp|biome]], [[Minecraft:Mangrove (disambiguation)|wood set]], [[Minecraft:Mangrove Propagule|propagule]], and [[Minecraft:mud]]. New mobs such as [[Minecraft:tadpole]]s and [[Minecraft:frog]]s were announced.
 
=== Minecraft Live 2022 ===
{{main|Minecraft Live 2022}}
* '''Date''': October 15, 2022
* '''Length''': 01:51:37
* '''Format''': Performed live
* '''Venue''': {{w|Annexet}}, Stockholm, Sweden
* '''Summary''':
** Held a tribute to [[Minecraft:Technoblade]].
** Held the 2022 [[Minecraft:mob vote]], with the [[Minecraft:sniffer]] winning.
** Revealed first hands-on and gameplay of the new spinoff game {{MCL}}, with a {{MCL|cinematic}} of {{MCL|Jens}} commuting with the {{MCL|Host}}s.
** Showcased the [[Minecraft:Entity Wizard]] for [[Minecraft:Blockbench]].
** Revealed the [[Minecraft:Batman (world)|Batman]] DLC.
** Featured [[Minecraft:the Warden's Lament]].
** Revealed {{MCD}}: Season 3 - {{MCD|Fauna Faire}}.
** Revealed gameplay content for [[Minecraft:Trails & Tales Event|the 1.20 update]], featuring a new [[Minecraft:bamboo]] set, [[Minecraft:hanging signs]], [[Minecraft:chiseled bookshelves]], and [[Minecraft:camel]]s.
** Introduced the remainder of the {{MC}} cast, introducing [[Minecraft:Kai]], [[Minecraft:Makena]], and [[Minecraft:Ari]], and formally establishing [[Minecraft:Efe]], [[Minecraft:Sunny]], and [[Minecraft:Noor]].
 
=== Minecraft Live 2023 ===
{{main|Minecraft Live 2023}}
* '''Date''': October 15, 2023
* '''Length''': 1:10:43
* '''Format''': Pre-recorded
* '''Venue''': Mighty Media Studios, {{w|Bellevue, Washington}}, United States
* '''Summary''':
** Set "within {{MC}}" via a green screen, as opposed to the traditional sets seen before and afterwards.
** Held the 2023 [[Minecraft:mob vote]], with the [[Minecraft:armadillo]] winning.
** Revealed [[Minecraft:MCL:1.18.14350|''Minecraft Legends'' 1.18.14350]].
** Featured [[Minecraft:A Tale of Two Friends]].
** Featured an interview with {{Wikipedia|R2D2}} to reveal [[Minecraft:Star Wars: Path of the Jedi]].
** Revealed [[Minecraft:Planet Earth III]] for ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Education]]''.
** Revealed gameplay content for the 1.21 update (later named [[Minecraft:Tricky Trials]]), featuring the [[Minecraft:Trial Chambers|trial chambers]], new decorative blocks (copper and tuff variants), the [[Minecraft:Trial Spawner|trial spawner]], the [[Minecraft:breeze]] and the [[Minecraft:crafter]].
** Featured a song parody by [[Minecraft:Alec Benjamin]].
 
=== Minecraft LIVE 2024 ===
{{main|Minecraft LIVE 2024}}
* '''Date''': September 28, 2024
* '''Length''': 31:53
* '''Format''': Pre-recorded
* '''Venue''': [[Minecraft:Mojang Headquarters]], Stockholm, Sweden
* '''Summary''':
** Revealed [[Minecraft:Bundles of Bravery]] drop including [[Minecraft:bundles]], as well as [[Minecraft:Hardcore]] mode for {{BE}} and [[Minecraft:Realms]].
** Featured [[Minecraft:The Monster in the Woods]], the first [[Minecraft:Villager News]] crossover since [[Minecraft:MINECON Live 2019]].
** Revealed more scenes and exclusive information regarding {{AMCM}}.
** Revealed more information regarding [[Minecraft:Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue]].
** Revealed gameplay content for the [[Minecraft:Winter Drop 2024]], featuring the [[Minecraft:creaking]]s and [[Minecraft:pale garden]] biome.
 
=== Minecraft LIVE – March 2025 ===
{{main|Minecraft LIVE – March 2025}}
* '''Date''': March 22, 2025
* '''Length''': 26:47
* '''Format''': Pre-recorded
* '''Venue''': Mojang Headquarters, Stockholm, Sweden
* '''Summary''':
** Featured the first post-[[Minecraft:Community Vote]] appearance of the [[Minecraft:Tinies]] to explain the switch to [[Minecraft:Game drops|drops]].
** Revealed the name of the Spring drop 2025: [[Minecraft:Spring to Life]], as well as its release date: March 25, 2025.
** Revealed a new {{BE}} [[Minecraft:event server]] based on {{AMCM}} as well as earning a [[Minecraft:Yearn Cape|cape]]''.''
** Revealed more scenes and exclusive information regarding {{AMCM}}.
** Revealed the visual upgrade [[Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals]] coming to both {{JE}} and {{BE}}.
** Revealed gameplay content for Chase the Skies, featuring the [[Minecraft:dried ghast]]s, [[Minecraft:ghastling]]s, [[Minecraft:happy ghast]]s, [[Minecraft:harness]]es and the [[Minecraft:locator bar|player locator bar]].
 
=== Minecraft LIVE – September 2025 ===
{{main|Minecraft LIVE – September 2025}}
* '''Date''': September 27, 2025
* '''Length''': 25:59
* '''Format''': Pre-recorded
* '''Venue''': Mojang Headquarters, Stockholm, Sweden
* '''Summary''':
** Revealed the release date of [[Minecraft:The Copper Age]] drop: September 30, 2025.
** Featured the [[Minecraft:Happy Ghast Music Video]].
** Revealed [[Minecraft:Dragon Ball Z (world)|Dragon Ball Z]], with an accompanying [[Minecraft:Dragon Ball Z Tease|trailer]].
** Revealed gameplay content for the [[Minecraft:Mounts of Mayhem]], this time revealing its name too for the first time: [[Minecraft:Mounts of Mayhem]], featuring the [[Minecraft:nautilus]], the [[Minecraft:zombie nautilus]], [[Minecraft:nautilus armor]], the [[Minecraft:spear]], and the addition of the [[Minecraft:zombie horse]]s to [[Minecraft:Survival]].
 
=== Minecraft LIVE – March 2026 ===
{{main|Minecraft LIVE – March 2026}}
* '''Date''': March 21, 2026
* '''Length''': 21:22
* '''Format''': Pre-recorded
* '''Venue''': Mojang Headquarters, Stockholm, Sweden
* '''Summary''':
** Revealed [[Minecraft:parties]] and various featured servers, including [[Minecraft:Treasure Hunt]] and [[Minecraft:GenWars]].
** Revealed the release date of [[Minecraft:Tiny Takeover]] drop: March 24, 2026.
** Featured the [[Minecraft:Tiny Takeover (trailer)|trailer]] for Tiny Takeover.
** Revealed [[Minecraft:Minecraft Experience: Moonlight Trail]] and [[Minecraft:Minecraft World]].
** Revealed gameplay content for [[Minecraft:Chaos Cubed]], featuring the [[Minecraft:sulfur caves]], the [[Minecraft:cinnabar]] and [[Minecraft:sulfur]] family of blocks, and the [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s.
** Announced the sequel of {{MCD}}, {{MCD2}}, with an {{MCD|Minecraft Dungeons II – Announce Trailer|accompanying trailer}}.
 
=== Minecraft LIVE – May 2026 ===
{{main|Minecraft LIVE – May 2026}}
* '''Date''': May 30, 2026
* '''Length''': 06:36:09 (including ''The Midoffs: Live'' pre-show) / 29:15 (only main show)
* '''Venue''': {{w|Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Center}}, {{w|Rotterdam}}, {{w|Netherlands}}
* '''Summary''':
** Revealed the release date of [[Minecraft:Chaos Cubed]] drop: June 16, 2026.
** Revealed a teaser for the [[Minecraft:Chaos Cubed (trailer)|Chaos Cubed trailer]].
** Revealed further information on {{MCD2}}. Including concept art, as well as the main antagonist, the {{MCD2|Twisted Warden}}.
** Showcased the themed area promoting {{MCD2}} at [[Minecraft:TwitchCon Rotterdam 2026|TwitchCon]] , including the {{MCD2|LEGO}} sets based on the game.
** Announced [[Minecraft:LEGO Minecraft Chicken Mounts|LEGO Minecraft Chicken Mounts add-on]].
** Revealed the sequel of {{AMCM}}: ''[[Minecraft:A Minecraft Movie Squared]]''. Two new characters were announced: {{AMCM|Alex}} (played by [[Minecraft:Kirsten Dunst]]) and an unannounced character played by [[Minecraft:Matt Berry]]. A Minecraft Movie build challenge for the community was also announced.
** Revealed gameplay content for the [[Minecraft:Wilderness Bound|Fall drop]], featuring the [[Minecraft:dappled forest]], [[Minecraft:poplar]] set, the [[Minecraft:abandoned camp]] structure, and the accompanying [[Minecraft:wool slab]]s and [[Minecraft:wool stairs]].
 
=== Minecraft LIVE – September 2026 ===
{{main|Minecraft LIVE – September 2026}}
* '''Date''': September 26, 2026
* '''Length''': 25:05
* '''Format''': Pre-recorded
* '''Venue''': Mojang Headquarters, Stockholm, Sweden
* '''Summary''':
** Revealed a new Mojang initiative to foster the creation and sharing of Minecraft user made content.
** Revealed further information on {{MCD2}}. Including a deep dive into the new dimension {{MCD2|the Sift}}.
** Showcased an update the developments of the construction site of the future theme park [[Minecraft:Minecraft World]], including the reveal of its roller coaster attraction and the reveal of the [[Minecraft:Minecraft World Hotel]], the in-site hotel for the park.
** Announced a new type of resource packs called ''Sound Effect Packs'' for the [[Minecraft:Marketplace]].
** Revealed gameplay content for the [[Minecraft:Fourth Drop 2026|winter drop]], featuring the [[Minecraft:ice caves]], [[Minecraft:frozen zombie]], the [[Minecraft:Freezing]] effect, the [[Minecraft:ice ball]]s, the [[Minecraft:icicle]], and the [[Minecraft:ice crystal]]s.
** Revealed [[Minecraft:the Sift]] dimension will be coming to {{MC}} in 2027.
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== MINECON Earth ==
== MINECON Earth ==
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* MINECON Earth was renamed to [[Minecraft:MINECON Live 2019|MINECON Live]], clarifying its distinction from the new spinoff game, ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Earth]].''
* MINECON Earth was renamed to [[Minecraft:MINECON Live 2019|MINECON Live]], clarifying its distinction from the new spinoff game, ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Earth]].''


=== Minecraft Live ===
=== Minecraft LIVE ===


===== 2020 – 2021 =====
===== 2020 – 2021 =====
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* Livestreams often ran for about 1-2 hours and still performed live, but without an audience due to the pandemic.
* Livestreams often ran for about 1-2 hours and still performed live, but without an audience due to the pandemic.


* Content included previews of new updates, behind-the-scenes insights, Q&A sessions, and news from the [[Minecraft:Minecraft (franchise)|''Minecraft f''ranchise]].
* Content included previews of new updates, behind-the-scenes insights, Q&A sessions, and news from the [[Minecraft:Minecraft (franchise)|''Minecraft ''franchise]].
* Livestreams now offered a simultaneous livestream in American Sign Language for deaf people.
** In 2021 a simultaneous livestream with Audio Descriptions were introduced for blind persons.


==== 2022 ====
==== 2022 ====
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* [[Minecraft:Lydia Winters]] made her final appearance as host before departing from Mojang Studios in October 2024.
* [[Minecraft:Lydia Winters]] made her final appearance as host before departing from Mojang Studios in October 2024.
* [[Minecraft:Community Vote|Community votes]] were retired from Minecraft Live.
* [[Minecraft:Community Vote|Community votes]] were retired from Minecraft Live.
* Livestreams now offered a simultaneous livestream in British Sign Language for british deafs.
** Consequently now the livestreams that offered ASL, BSL, and Audio Descriptions are unlisted, being public first before and when the livestream is on but then after they're unlisted from the youtube channel, being only avaliable to watch through the links in the original Live's description.


==== 2025 – present ====
==== 2025 – present ====
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* A new after-show, ''The Deep Dig'', was introduced, featuring [[Minecraft:Vu Bui]] as the host and Minecraft developers and creators discussing and showcasing the new features. Following Lydia Winters quitting Mojang Studios, there is no longer a designated host for the main show.
* A new after-show, ''The Deep Dig'', was introduced, featuring [[Minecraft:Vu Bui]] as the host and Minecraft developers and creators discussing and showcasing the new features. Following Lydia Winters quitting Mojang Studios, there is no longer a designated host for the main show.
* Minecraft Live is now a biannual event, with 2 shows a year in spring and fall.
* Minecraft LIVE is now a biannual event, with 2 shows a year in spring and fall.
* The community pre-show was shortened from around 30 minutes to 15 minutes.
* Each live would now be themed after the most recient drop release.
* The community pre-show was shortened from around 30 minutes to 15 minutes, and it would be now hosted by 2 different content creators each time.


* The format emphasized delivering updates and announcements for the [[Minecraft:Minecraft (franchise)|''Minecraft'' franchise]].
* The format emphasized delivering updates and announcements for the [[Minecraft:Minecraft (franchise)|''Minecraft'' franchise]].


==== May 2026 ====
==== May 2026 ====
{{Main|Minecraft Live – May 2026}}
{{Main|Minecraft LIVE – May 2026}}
* It was described as a "bonus" and "special" Minecraft Live event, and was held live at [[Minecraft:TwitchCon Rotterdam 2026]].
* It was described as a "bonus" and "special" Minecraft Live event, and was held live at [[Minecraft:TwitchCon Rotterdam 2026]].


* This was the first Minecraft Live to mark the return of an actual live broadcast since [[Minecraft:Minecraft Live 2022]] (albeit a very small section), following the switch to pre-recorded form beginning with [[Minecraft:Minecraft Live 2023]].
* This was the first Minecraft LIVE to mark the return of an actual live broadcast since [[Minecraft:Minecraft Live 2022]] (albeit a very small section), following the switch to pre-recorded form beginning with [[Minecraft:Minecraft Live 2023]].
** Consequently this was also the first Minecraft Live to be an in-person live show since [[Minecraft:Minecon Live 2019|MINECON Live 2019]], being held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium.
** Consequently this was also the first Minecraft Live to be an in-person live show since [[Minecraft:Minecon Live 2019|MINECON Live 2019]], being held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium.
** Additionally this was also the first Minecraft Live to be broadcasted live from a convention since [[Minecraft:MINECON 2016]], that were held at the Anaheim Convention Center.
** Additionally this was also the first Minecraft Live to be broadcasted live from a convention since [[Minecraft:MINECON 2016]], that were held at the Anaheim Convention Center.
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The pre-show started 6 minutes late, beginning at 15:36 UTC rather than its scheduled start time of 15:30 UTC. During the delay, the intermission screen's audio was cut unexpectedly, then the Minecraft Live theme song began playing for 3 seconds and then cut unexpectedly again.
The pre-show started 6 minutes late, beginning at 15:36 UTC rather than its scheduled start time of 15:30 UTC. During the delay, the intermission screen's audio was cut unexpectedly, then the Minecraft Live theme song began playing for 3 seconds and then cut unexpectedly again.


=== 2026 ===
=== May 2026 ===
{{#lsth:Minecraft Live – May 2026|Incident}}
{{#lsth:Minecraft LIVE – May 2026|Incident}}


== Gallery==
== Gallery==
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File:Live20 Alt.png|Minecraft Live - Alternative 1 (2020–2021)
File:Live20 Alt.png|Minecraft Live - Alternative 1 (2020–2021)
File:Minecraft Live 2020 Alternative Logo.png|Minecraft Live - Alternative 2 (2020–2021)
File:Minecraft Live 2020 Alternative Logo.png|Minecraft Live - Alternative 2 (2020–2021)
File:Minecraft Live 2022 Logo.png|Minecraft Live (2022–present)
File:Minecraft Live 2022 Logo.png|Minecraft LIVE (2022–present)
File:Minecraft Live May 2026.png|Minecraft LIVE - TwitchCon May 2026
File:Minecraft Live May 2026.png|Minecraft LIVE - TwitchCon May 2026
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=== Intermission screens ===
=== Intermission screens ===


==== Minecraft Live (2020-2024) ====
==== Minecraft Live (2025 – present) ====
<gallery>
File:LiveMar25.png|Minecraft LIVE March 2025: A cold [[Minecraft:cow]] and a cold [[Minecraft:pig]]
File:LiveSep25.png|Minecraft LIVE Sept 2025: An oxidized and unoxidized [[Minecraft:copper golem]]
File:LiveMar26.png|Minecraft LIVE March 2026: A [[Minecraft:baby chicken]], a [[Minecraft:pig]] and a [[Minecraft:cow]]
File:LiveTwitchCon 1.png|Minecraft LIVE May 2026: A group of baby chickens, a pig and a cow
File:LiveSep26.png|Minecraft LIVE Sept 2026: A [[Minecraft:Dappled Forest|dappled forest]] with an [[Minecraft:Abandoned Camp|abandoned camp]] and a [[Minecraft:cat]] lying down on a [[Minecraft:poplar log]]
</gallery>
 
==== Minecraft Live (2020 – 2024) ====
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Live20-21.png|Minecraft Live 2020/2021: Blue concrete powder background and a spinning Minecraft Live logo
File:Live20-21.png|Minecraft Live 2020/2021: Blue concrete powder background and a spinning Minecraft Live logo
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</gallery>
</gallery>


==== MINECON Earth (2017-2018) / MINECON Live (2019) ====
==== MINECON Earth (2017 – 2018) / MINECON Live (2019) ====
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<gallery>
File:Live17.png|MINECON Earth 2017: Space background and a spinning cubed globe
File:Live17.png|MINECON Earth 2017: Space background and a spinning cubed globe
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{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
== External links ==
== External links ==
* [https://minecraft.net/live Minecraft Live | Minecraft]
* [https://minecraft.net/live Minecraft LIVE | Minecraft]
* [https://discord.gg/minecraftlive Official Minecraft Live Discord server]
* [https://discord.gg/minecraftlive Official Minecraft LIVE Discord server]


== Navigation ==
== Navigation ==

Latest revision as of 11:13, 15 October 2026

For the {{{Description}}} of the same name, see [[{{{Destination}}}]].

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Minecraft LIVE logo

Minecraft LIVE (formerly MINECON Earth and MINECON Live) is a multiannual livestreamed event that features news about Minecraft:Minecraft updates and other aspects of the franchise. The event occurs at a minimum of twice a year, and prior to 2025 occured annually. Along with featuring news, there is often a pre-show and an aftershow called The Deep Dig, as well as skits and Minecraft:cinematics.

Since 2020, the show can be watched with Audio Descriptions and both the American and British Sign Languages for disabled people.

List of events

MINECON Earth 2017

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MINECON Earth 2018

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MINECON Live 2019

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Minecraft Live 2020

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Minecraft Live 2021

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Minecraft Live 2022

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Minecraft Live 2023

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Minecraft LIVE 2024

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Minecraft LIVE – March 2025

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Minecraft LIVE – September 2025

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Minecraft LIVE – March 2026

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Minecraft LIVE – May 2026

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Minecraft LIVE – September 2026

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Format

MINECON Earth / MINECON Live

  • Initially organized as live events filmed in front of an audience featuring guest appearances, interactive audience participation, diverse panels, and mini-games.  
  • Locations varied, with the events held in different parts of the world.  
  • Livestreams often ran for about 1-3 hours.

2017 – 2018

  • Minecraft:MINECON was broadcast live globally for the first time with MINECON Earth, allowing people from around the world to tune in.

2019

Minecraft LIVE

2020 – 2021
  • MINECON Live was renamed to its current name, Minecraft Live.
  • Initially planned as a live event running alongside Minecraft:Minecraft Festival, but the latter was delayed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  
  • Livestreams often ran for about 1-2 hours and still performed live, but without an audience due to the pandemic.
  • Content included previews of new updates, behind-the-scenes insights, Q&A sessions, and news from the Minecraft franchise.
  • Livestreams now offered a simultaneous livestream in American Sign Language for deaf people.
    • In 2021 a simultaneous livestream with Audio Descriptions were introduced for blind persons.

2022

  • Updates were shared incrementally to address past mistakes, offering a glimpse into the progress rather than complete plans upfront.

2023

  • Transitioned from live performance to a pre-recorded show, but still acting like a live performance. However, the livestream was still controlled live, rather than being a pre-recorded and edited video that was later broadcast as a livestream.
  • Livestreams became more brief, focusing primarily on franchise updates and announcements.

2024

  • Fully switched to a pre-recorded show.
  • Introduced an overhauled, scripted format taking place at Minecraft:Mojang Studios H.Q. in Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Livestreams are prerecorded and run for around an hour; the main show is a half hour.
  • Minecraft:Lydia Winters made her final appearance as host before departing from Mojang Studios in October 2024.
  • Community votes were retired from Minecraft Live.
  • Livestreams now offered a simultaneous livestream in British Sign Language for british deafs.
    • Consequently now the livestreams that offered ASL, BSL, and Audio Descriptions are unlisted, being public first before and when the livestream is on but then after they're unlisted from the youtube channel, being only avaliable to watch through the links in the original Live's description.

2025 – present

  • Minecraft Live is officially styled as "Minecraft LIVE".
  • A new after-show, The Deep Dig, was introduced, featuring Minecraft:Vu Bui as the host and Minecraft developers and creators discussing and showcasing the new features. Following Lydia Winters quitting Mojang Studios, there is no longer a designated host for the main show.
  • Minecraft LIVE is now a biannual event, with 2 shows a year in spring and fall.
  • Each live would now be themed after the most recient drop release.
  • The community pre-show was shortened from around 30 minutes to 15 minutes, and it would be now hosted by 2 different content creators each time.

May 2026

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  • This was the first Minecraft LIVE to mark the return of an actual live broadcast since Minecraft:Minecraft Live 2022 (albeit a very small section), following the switch to pre-recorded form beginning with Minecraft:Minecraft Live 2023.
    • Consequently this was also the first Minecraft Live to be an in-person live show since MINECON Live 2019, being held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium.
    • Additionally this was also the first Minecraft Live to be broadcasted live from a convention since Minecraft:MINECON 2016, that were held at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Community Vote

Template:MainThe Community Vote was an annual event and community poll that took place during or just before Minecraft LIVE events.

It allowed viewers to vote for a new Minecraft:mob or Minecraft:biome to be added to the game in a future update.

Developer speakers

According to Minecraft:Ulraf, the developers that make an appearance at a given Minecraft LIVE to announce new features are usually the developers of said features, though occasionally this isn't the case to give different developers the opportunity to appear.<ref> Template:YouTube link</ref>

Incidents

2022

The pre-show started 6 minutes late, beginning at 15:36 UTC rather than its scheduled start time of 15:30 UTC. During the delay, the intermission screen's audio was cut unexpectedly, then the Minecraft Live theme song began playing for 3 seconds and then cut unexpectedly again.

May 2026

{{#lsth:Minecraft LIVE – May 2026|Incident}}

Gallery

Logos

MINECON Earth

MINECON Live / Minecraft Live

Intermission screens

Minecraft Live (2025 – present)

Minecraft Live (2020 – 2024)

MINECON Earth (2017 – 2018) / MINECON Live (2019)

See also

References

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External links

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