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#REDIRECT [[Minecraft:Minecraft Live]]{{redr|allcap|move}}
{{about||the most recent event|Minecraft Live – May 2026|the original in-person convention|MINECON}}
{{redirect|MINECON Earth|the discontinued game|Minecraft Earth}}{{Infobox series|genre=Livestream|years=2017-present|production=[[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]]|aired_on=* [[Minecraft:Twitch]]
* [[Minecraft:YouTube]]|episodes=12}}[[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 [[Minecraft:The Deep Dig]], as well as skits and [[Minecraft:cinematics]].
 
== List of events ==
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Event
!Format
!Date
!Length
!Venue
!Summary
|-
|[[Minecraft:MINECON Earth 2017]]
| rowspan="3" |Performed live
|November 18, 2017
|01:51:37
|{{w|Center Stage (Atlanta)|Center Stage}}, {{w|Atlanta}}, {{w|Georgia}}, {{w|United States}}
|
* 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]].
* Featured the first [[Minecraft:mob vote]], with the [[Minecraft:phantom]] winning.
* Announced the [[Minecraft:Adventure Time]] crossover [[Minecraft:Diamonds and Lemons]].
* Revealed the [[Minecraft:Update Aquatic]].
|-
|[[Minecraft:MINECON Earth 2018]]
|September 29, 2018
|03:56:57
|{{w|Copper Box Arena}}, {{w|London}}, {{w|United Kingdom}}
|
*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)
 
 
29:15 (only main show)
|{{w|Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Center}}, {{w|Rotterdam}}, {{w|Netherlands}}
|
* 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]].
* 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:Minecraft Live – September 2026]]
|To be announced
|September 26, 2026
|—
|To be announced
|—
|}
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== MINECON Earth ==
=== 2017 ===
{{main|MINECON Earth 2017}}
[[File:MINECON Earth logo.png|thumb|MINECON Earth 2017 logo]]
 
'''MINECON Earth 2017''' was an online livestream held at the official MINECON website on November 18.
 
On August 8, 2017, [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]] announced that MINECON would be taking the form of an interactive 90-minute livestream on November 18, dubbed MINECON Earth.<ref>{{Mcnet|announcing-minecon-earth|Announcing... MINECON Earth|August 8, 2017}}</ref> Tickets were free to the event, and attendees were able to purchase MINECON-branded merchandise online to be delivered to their place of residence.
 
After this announcement came the introduction of "Official Community Events", which allow events such as Minefaire, Minevention and Multiplay's BlockFest to be considered "Official Minecraft Conventions".
 
At MINECON Earth 2017, [[Minecraft:Update Aquatic]] was announced and some of its features were showcased.
 
The {{EntitySprite|phantom}} [[Minecraft:Phantom]] won the community [[Minecraft:2017 mob vote|mob vote]] and was added in Update Aquatic.
{{-}}
 
=== 2018 ===
{{main|MINECON Earth 2018}}
[[File:MINECON Earth 2018 Logo.svg|thumb|MINECON Earth 2018 logo]]
 
'''MINECON Earth 2018''' was an online livestream held at the official MINECON website on September 29.
 
On April 10, 2018, it was announced that MINECON Earth 2018 would take place on September 29, 2018.<ref>{{Mcnet|minecon-earth-2018-save-date|MINECON Earth 2018: save the date!|April 10, 2018}}</ref>
 
At MINECON Earth 2018, [[Minecraft:Village & Pillage]] was announced and some of its features were showcased.<ref name=":0">{{Mcnet|everything-we-announced-minecon-earth-2018|Everything we announced at Minecon Earth 2018|09/29/2018|Tom Stone}}</ref>
 
The [[Minecraft:Taiga]] biome won the community biome vote, and its features were added along with [[Minecraft:Village & Pillage]].<ref name=":0" />
{{-}}
 
== MINECON Live ==
=== 2019 ===
[[File:MINECON Live Logo.svg|thumb|MINECON Live logo]]
{{main|MINECON Live 2019}}
 
'''MINECON Live 2019''' was an online livestream held at the official MINECON website, YouTube, Twitch and Mixer on September 28, at 4 pm UTC.
 
On May 17, 2019, it was announced that MINECON Live 2019 would take place on September 28, 2019.<ref name=LiveAnnounce>{{Mcnet|announcing----minecon-live|Announcing… MINECON Live|May 17, 2019}}</ref>
 
The MINECON Live 2019 Founder's Cape (a yellow version of the 2011 cape) was available for free for a limited time on the [[Minecraft:Minecraft Marketplace]], as a promotion for the [[Minecraft:character creator]] on {{el|be}}.
 
At MINECON Live 2019, the [[Minecraft:Nether Update]] was announced and some of its features were showcased.
 
The [[Minecraft:Mountains]] biome won the community biome vote, and its features were added into ''Minecraft'' in the [[Minecraft:Caves & Cliffs|Caves and Cliffs]] update.<ref>{{Mcnet|everything-we-announced-minecon-live-2019|Everything We Announced at MINECON Live 2019|September 28, 2019}}</ref> The [[Minecraft:Swamp]] biome came second and its features were added in [[Minecraft:The Wild Update]].
{{-}}
 
== Minecraft Live ==
=== 2020 ===
[[File:Minecraft Live 2020 Logo.png|thumb|Minecraft Live 2020-21 logo]]
{{main|Minecraft Live 2020}}
 
'''Minecraft Live 2020''' was an online livestream that went live on October 3, 2020 at 16:00 UTC.
 
At Minecraft Live 2020, the [[Minecraft:Caves & Cliffs]] update was announced and some of its features were showcased.<ref name=":1" />
 
The {{EntitySprite|glow-squid}} [[Minecraft:Glow Squid]] won the mob vote and was added into ''Minecraft'' in the [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.17|Caves & Cliffs: Part I update]].<ref name=":1">{{Mcnet|minecraft-live-the-recap|Minecraft Live: The Recap|October 3, 2020|Sofia Dankis}}</ref>
{{-}}
 
=== 2021 ===
{{main|Minecraft Live 2021}}
'''Minecraft Live 2021''' was an online livestream that went live on October 16, 2021 at 16:00 UTC.
 
At Minecraft Live 2021, the [[Minecraft:The Wild Update|Wild Update]] was announced and some of its features were showcased.<ref name=":2">{{Mcnet|minecraft-live-2021-the-recap|Minecraft Live 2021 The Recap|October 16, 2021|Sofia Dankis}}</ref>
 
The {{EntitySprite|allay}} [[Minecraft:Allay]] won the mob vote and was added into ''Minecraft'' in the [[Minecraft:The Wild Update|Wild Update]].<ref name=":2" />
{{-}}
 
=== 2022 ===
[[File:Minecraft Live 2022 Logo.png|thumb|Minecraft Live 2022-24 logo]]
{{main|Minecraft Live 2022}}
'''Minecraft Live 2022''' was an online livestream that went live on October 15, 2022 at 16:00 UTC.
 
At Minecraft Live 2022, the [[Minecraft:Trails & Tales]] update was announced and some of its features were showcased.<ref name=":3">{{Mcnet|minecraft-live-2022-the-recap|Minecraft Live 2022 The Recap|10/14/2022|Sofia Dankis}}</ref>
 
The {{EntitySprite|sniffer}} [[Minecraft:Sniffer]] won the mob vote and was added into ''Minecraft'' in the [[Minecraft:Trails & Tales]] update.<ref name=":3" />{{-}}
 
=== 2023 ===
{{main|Minecraft Live 2023}}
'''Minecraft Live 2023''' was an online livestream that went live on October 15, 2023 at 16:00 UTC.
 
At Minecraft Live 2023, the [[Minecraft:Tricky Trials]] update was announced and some of its features were showcased.<ref name=":4">{{Mcnet|minecraft-live-2023--the-recap-|Minecraft Live 2023 The Recap|10/15/2023|Sophie Austin}}</ref>
 
The {{EntitySprite|armadillo}} [[Minecraft:Armadillo]] won the mob vote and was added into ''Minecraft'' in the [[Minecraft:Armored Paws]] drop.<ref name=":4" />
 
=== 2024 ===
{{main|Minecraft Live 2024}}
 
'''Minecraft Live 2024''' was an online livestream that went live on September 28, 2024 at 17:00 UTC.<ref>[https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-live-is-back Minecraft LIVE Is back]</ref>
 
This year, the format of [[Minecraft:Mob Vote|mob votes]] and [[Minecraft:biome votes]] has been retired.<ref>[https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/the-future-of-minecrafts-development The future of Minecraft’s development]</ref>{{-}}
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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 ====
* MINECON Earth was renamed to [[Minecraft:MINECON Live 2019|MINECON Live]], clarifying its distinction from the new spinoff game, ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Earth]].''
 
=== Minecraft Live ===
 
===== 2020 – 2021 =====
* [[Minecraft:MINECON Live 2019|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:Minecraft (franchise)|''Minecraft f''ranchise]].
 
==== 2022 ====
* [[Minecraft:Community Vote|Community votes]] shifted from X ''(formerly Twitter)'' to official platforms like the [[Minecraft:Minecraft Launcher]], [[Minecraft:minecraft.net]], and annual [[Minecraft:Event servers|Bedrock Edition live event servers]], expanding accessibility.  
 
* 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.
* [[Minecraft:Community Vote|Community votes]] were retired from Minecraft Live.
 
==== 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.
* The community pre-show was shortened from around 30 minutes to 15 minutes.
 
* The format emphasized delivering updates and announcements for the [[Minecraft:Minecraft (franchise)|''Minecraft'' franchise]].
 
==== 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]].
 
* 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.
** 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 ==
{{main|Community Vote}}The '''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> {{YouTube link|2cxUNoWNy50|לייב עם מפתח של מיינקראפט! עם ‪@Ulraf‬ !|AdirTV|Aug 10, 2025|t=8767s}}</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.
 
=== 2026 ===
{{#lsth:Minecraft Live – May 2026|Incident}}
 
== Gallery==
 
=== Logos ===
==== MINECON Earth ====
<gallery>
MINECON Earth logo.png|MINECON Earth 2017
MINECON Earth 2018 Logo.svg|MINECON Earth 2018
Minecon-earth-party-2018.svg|MINECON Earth Party (2018)
</gallery>
 
==== MINECON Live / Minecraft Live ====
<gallery>
File:MINECON Live Logo.svg|MINECON Live 2019
File:Minecraft Live 2020 Logo.png|Minecraft Live (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 2022 Logo.png|Minecraft Live (2022–present)
File:Minecraft Live May 2026.png|Minecraft LIVE - TwitchCon May 2026
</gallery>
 
=== Intermission screens ===
 
==== Minecraft Live (2020-2024) ====
<gallery>
File:Live20-21.png|Minecraft Live 2020/2021: Blue concrete powder background and a spinning Minecraft Live logo
File:Live22.png|Minecraft Live 2022: Blinking Minecraft Live logo
File:Live23.png|Minecraft Live 2023: No special animation, still image
File:Live24.png|Minecraft Live 2024: A [[Minecraft:bee]] flying around and a blinking Minecraft Live logo)
</gallery>
 
==== MINECON Earth (2017-2018) / MINECON Live (2019) ====
<gallery>
File:Live17.png|MINECON Earth 2017: Space background and a spinning cubed globe
File:Earth18.png|MINECON Earth 2018: Sky background and a spinning cubed globe
File:Live19.png|MINECON Live 2019:  Red concrete powder background and a spinning MINECON Live logo
</gallery>
 
== See also ==
* [[Minecraft:MINECON]] - the original in-person convention, former of Minecraft Live
* [[Minecraft:Minecraft Now]] - a monthly livestream, discuss and play the latest updates
* [[Minecraft:Minecraft Monthly]] - a monthly farcical news series
 
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
== External links ==
* [https://minecraft.net/live Minecraft Live | Minecraft]
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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 Minecraft:The Deep Dig, as well as skits and Minecraft:cinematics.

List of events

Event Format Date Length Venue Summary
Minecraft:MINECON Earth 2017 Performed live November 18, 2017 01:51:37 Template:W, Template:W, Template:W, Template:W
Minecraft:MINECON Earth 2018 September 29, 2018 03:56:57 Template:W, Template:W, Template:W
Minecraft:MINECON Live 2019 September 28, 2019 02:57:14 Template:W, Template:W, Template:W, Template:W
Minecraft:Minecraft Live 2020 Performed live October 3, 2020 02:13:54 Template:W, Template:W, Template:W
Minecraft:Minecraft Live 2021 October 16, 2021 02:15:26
Minecraft:Minecraft Live 2022 October 15, 2022 01:51:37
Minecraft:Minecraft Live 2023 Pre-recorded October 15, 2023 01:10:43 Mighty Media Studios, Template:W, Template:W
Minecraft:Minecraft LIVE 2024 September 28, 2024 31:53 Minecraft:Mojang Headquarters, Template:W, Template:W
Minecraft:Minecraft LIVE – March 2025 March 22, 2025 26:47
Minecraft:Minecraft LIVE – September 2025 September 27, 2025 25:59
Minecraft:Minecraft LIVE – March 2026 March 21, 2026 21:22
Minecraft LIVE – May 2026 Performed live May 30, 2026 06:36:09 (including The Midoffs: Live pre-show)


29:15 (only main show)

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Minecraft:Minecraft Live – September 2026 To be announced September 26, 2026 — To be announced —

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.

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.

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.
  • The community pre-show was shortened from around 30 minutes to 15 minutes.

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.

2026

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

Gallery

Logos

MINECON Earth

MINECON Live / Minecraft Live

Intermission screens

Minecraft Live (2020-2024)

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

See also

References

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External links

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