Minecraft:Minecraft Monthly

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Vu Bui in the first episode of Minecraft Monthly, featuring the old logo.

Minecraft Monthly is a series of normally monthly news videos hosted by Minecraft:Vu Bui, aimed at giving a comedic rundown of recent and upcoming features regarding the Minecraft franchise.<ref name="monthly-one">Template:Ytl</ref> It is the successor of the livestream series Minecraft:Minecraft Now. The show usually features developers discussing upcoming features, explaining how certain ideas are developed, and previewing content that may appear in future updates. It also sometimes highlights creations from players and provides announcements related to events like Minecraft Live.

List of episodes

The official playlist of Minecraft Monthly episodes can be found here.

2023

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March 2<ref name="monthly-one" />	File:Minecraft Monthly 1.jpg	Revealed the name of the 1.20 Update (Minecraft:Trails & Tales). Recapped the latest Minecraft:Minecraft 1.20 features. Revealed and showcased the Minecraft Crocs. Announced more information regarding Minecraft:Minecraft Legends.
March 22<ref>Template:Ytl</ref>	File:Minecraft Monthly 2.jpg	Showcased a Minecraft:sniffer egg hatching in-game. Highlighted a 10-year-old bug regarding horse Minecraft:breeding which was fixed. Showcased a new updated emotes UI on Bedrock Edition and emote appears on the chat. Announced the Artemis: Rocket Build DLC for Bedrock and Education Edition as they collaborated with NASA.
April 28<ref>Template:Ytl</ref>	File:Minecraft Monthly 3.jpg	Showcased Minecraft:Minecraft Legends and its gameplay, as well as the monthly Lost Legends challenges. Teased their new Youtube series - Minecraft: The Great Wild. Also talked about Trails & Tales update news and Minecraft:Bedrock Edition Marketplace maps. Announced 5 new soundtracks coming to the Minecraft:Trails & Tales Update and the relic Minecraft:music disc in-game. Showcased craftable banners on Minecraft:shield for Minecraft:Bedrock Edition. Announced an update for the SpongeBob SquarePants DLC for Minecraft:Bedrock Edition, adding missions about the Flying Dutchman and Pearl. Showcased the Nature Snap for Minecraft:Bedrock Edition as a way to celebrate Earth Day.
May 26<ref>Template:Ytl</ref>	File:Minecraft Monthly 4.jpg	Revealed the release date of Minecraft:Trails & Tales Update. Showcased all new features for the Minecraft:Trails & Tales Update. Announced a new monthly update for Minecraft Legends - Lost Legends
June 21<ref>Template:Ytl</ref>	File:Minecraft Monthly 5.jpg	Showcased all new features for the Minecraft:Trails & Tales Update again. Mini-game: Trails & Tales Blockbuster Battle with 4 developers as a way to celebrate the release of Minecraft:Trails & Tales Update. Showcased sneaking improvements and crawling for Bedrock Edition. Showcased Agnes with a real-life camel. Showcased Minecraft for Google Chromebook. Announced a new update for Minecraft Legends - Lost Legends: The Legends of the Llama. Announced the Summer Event as a live server event available on Minecraft:Bedrock Edition.
September 22<ref>Template:Ytl</ref>	File:Minecraft Monthly 6.jpg	Revealed the new Minecraft Monthly logo based on other Minecraft events such as Minecraft:Minecraft Live or Minecraft:Minecraft Now. Talked about the upcoming Minecraft:Minecraft Live 2023 and information about the show. Showcased the new experimental feature which changed and updated the Villager trading system. Announced the Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons soundtracks coming to vynl and Lo-Fi Minecraft Melody series on YouTube. Announced the Dungeons & Dragons DLC for Minecraft:Bedrock Edition. Announced a new update for Minecraft Legends - Lost Legends: The Treetop Trampoline of Doom Talked about ducks as a way to celebrate the views of a short video on TikTok.
November 8<ref>Template:Ytl</ref>	File:Minecraft Monthly 7.jpg	Showcased features for Minecraft:Update 1.21 that were revealed during Minecraft:Minecraft Live 2023. Revealed some early concept arts for the Minecraft:armadillo mob. Announced the Star Wars - Patch of the Jedi DLC for Minecraft:Bedrock Edition. Announced Minecraft Realms for Snapshots/Betas and Previews. Announced a new update for Minecraft Legends - Lost Legends: When Pigs fly
December 12<ref>Template:Ytl</ref>	File:Minecraft Monthly 8.jpg	Showcased the new Minecraft:armadillo mob and the new Minecraft:wolf armor in-game. Announced the Jurassic World Adventure DLC for Minecraft:Bedrock Edition and New Year's Celebration. Showcased features for Minecraft:Java Edition 1.20.3 and Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 1.20.50 Updates. Announced a new update for Minecraft Legends - Lost Legends and revealed the new piglin mob - Clanger.

2024

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January 26<ref>Template:Ytl</ref>	File:Minecraft Monthly 9.jpg	Showcased updated Minecraft:armadillo design with a brighter color and new eyes placement. Announced the Planet Earth III for Education Edition. Community Creations: World's longest Minecraft staircase. Announced the Minecraft:vault and the usage of Minecraft:trial keys.
March 6<ref>Template:Ytl</ref>	File:Minecraft Monthly 10.jpg	Showcased the Minecraft:wind charge, the bogged, dyable and stronger Minecraft:wolf armor. Showcased and revealed 8 new Minecraft:wolf variants. Showcased hardcore mode and Marketplace Add-ons for Minecraft:Bedrock Edition.
April 26<ref>Template:Ytl</ref>	File:Minecraft Monthly 11.jpg	Showcased the Minecraft:Armored Paws Drop. Recapped the latest Minecraft:Minecraft 1.21 features, briefly mentioning 3, at the time, not-yet-announced Music Discs. Showcased Minecraft 1.21's new Minecraft:paintings and soundtrack. Revealed the name of the 1.21 Update (Minecraft:Tricky Trials).
May 30<ref>Template:Ytl</ref>	File:Minecraft Monthly 12.jpg	A recap of everything announced at the 15th Anniversary event. Revealed the release date for Tricky Trials: June 13, 2024.
June 29<ref>Template:Ytl</ref>	File:Minecraft Monthly 13.jpg	Showcased the Minecraft:bundle for Bedrock Edition. The Trial Top, Trial Mask, and Trial Leggings are now available indefinitely on Minecraft Marketplace. Announces Minecraft:Trial Chamber Legends, released the same day. Confirms Pac-Man will be added to Marketplace Pass.
September 25<ref>Template:Ytl</ref>	File:Minecraft Monthly 14.jpg	Talked mostly about the upcoming Minecraft:Minecraft Live 2024 and information about the show. Teased the sounds of the creaking that were revealed at Minecraft:Minecraft Live 2024.
October 31<ref>Template:Ytl</ref>	File:Minecraft Monthly 15.jpg	Recapped the latest Minecraft:Bundles of Bravery Drop features. Showcased features for Minecraft:The Garden Awakens drop that were revealed in Minecraft:Minecraft Live 2024. Recapped everything announced in Minecraft:Minecraft Live 2024. Explained the new feature development rhythm of more frequent Game Drops instead of one update per year. Announced Minecraft:Minecraft releasing on PlayStation 5. Announced the Dr. Seuss DLC for Minecraft:Bedrock Edition. Announced the James Webb Space Telescope Challenge DLC for Minecraft:Education Edition.
December 4<ref>Template:Ytl</ref>	File:Minecraft Monthly 16.jpg	Recapped the release of the Minecraft:The Garden Awakens drop for both Java and Bedrock editions. Introduced features of the new Minecraft:pale garden biome, including the hostile mob "Minecraft:creaking" and ambient elements like glowing Minecraft:eyeblossom particles. Announced upcoming Ghost Pets, Majestic Camping and Phantom Frames Minecraft:add-ons and community challenges tied to the drop, with unique rewards like the creak Minecraft:emote and creaking mask in Bedrock and Minecraft:skins in Java. Revealed the upcoming Avatar Rites of Passage DLC on Minecraft:Minecraft Marketplace, allowing players to explore the world of Pandora from Avatar. Introduced a new Minecraft:achievement called "Heart Transplant" with related Minecraft:character creator rewards. Announced a mysterious live event called the Minecraft:Eerie Mojang Office Party, set in a fantasy version of the Minecraft:Mojang Studios office, running from December 9th to December 20th on Bedrock Edition.
December 30<ref>Template:Ytl</ref>	File:Minecraft Monthly 17.jpg	Recapped the release of the Minecraft:Armored Paws drop, which included nine new Minecraft:wolf variants, Minecraft:wolf armor, and Minecraft:armadillos. Armadillos drop scutes when brushed, and wolf armor protects wolves from damage as long as the armor is intact. Highlighted the Minecraft:Tricky Trials update featuring challenging Minecraft:trial chambers, a gusty hostile mob called the Minecraft:breeze, the introduction of the Minecraft:mace, and the Minecraft:wind charge for parkour. Celebrated the launch of Minecraft:Marketplace Pass and notable DLCs, including Avatar: Rites of Passage DLC, Moana 2 DLC, The Transformers DLC, Kung Fu Panda DLC, Tetris DLC, and SpongeBob SquarePants DLC. Announced that instead of a single annual update, multiple Minecraft:game drops will now be released throughout the year, with two Minecraft:Minecraft Live events planned for 2025. Mentioned the release of the James Webb Space Telescope Challenge DLC with NASA and Planet Earth III in Minecraft Education and Marketplace, teaching about the cosmos and the natural world. Introduced the Minecraft:Bundles of Bravery drop, which added Minecraft:bundles for easier item storage and gifting, and brought Minecraft:Hardcore Mode to Minecraft Minecraft:Bedrock Edition. Announced the first-ever immersive experience, Minecraft:Villager Rescue, currently in Dallas, Texas, with plans to expand to other cities. Introduced Minecraft:The Garden Awakens drop featuring the Minecraft:pale garden biome, Minecraft:pale oak trees, Minecraft:pale hanging moss, Minecraft:eyeblossoms, and the hostile mob Minecraft:creaking. Celebrated Minecraft's 15th birthday, thanking the community for their support and creativity.

2025

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January 29<ref>Template:Ytl</ref>	File:Minecraft Monthly 18.jpg	Introduced two new Minecraft:pig variant: one for warm biomes and one for cold biomes. Added new ambient feature: falling leaf particles in the Minecraft:Overworld, matching the tree colors they fall from. Introduced Minecraft:leaf litter, which can be used for decoration, in furnaces, or to enjoy rustling sounds. Added Minecraft:wildflowers, which grow in four stages, can be placed at various angles, and are found in Minecraft:meadows and Minecraft:birch forests. Announced a time capsule to celebrate Minecraft's 15th anniversary, with players voting on what to include. Highlighted the National Park map in Minecraft:Minecraft Marketplace, with proceeds supporting the Nature Conservancy. Available until January 31st. Minecraft:Lodestone blocks now appear in Minecraft:ruined portals and have a new Minecraft:crafting recipe using Minecraft:iron ingot and Minecraft:chiseled stone bricks. Added new sounds for iron-related blocks such as Minecraft:doors, Minecraft:trapdoors, and Minecraft:pressure plates. Revealed Hello Kitty DLC, allowing players to create a cozy farm with Sanrio characters like Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, and Kuromi. Announced two new Minecraft:cow variant, one for cold biomes and one for warm biomes. Introduced Minecraft:firefly bushes, which emit firefly particles and add ambient atmosphere to the game. All new features, including cow variants and firefly bushes, are available for players to try now.
February 19<ref>Template:Ytl</ref>	File:Minecraft Monthly 19.jpg	Showcased new Minecraft:cow variants, which are part of the upcoming game drop and available for testing in Bedrock Beta/Minecraft:Preview and Java Snapshot. Showcased new Minecraft:chicken variants with distinct colors and unique Minecraft:eggs. Recapped the warm and cold pig variants revealed earlier. Mentioned the updated sheep spawning mechanics, where different colored sheep now spawn in specific biomes according to its temperature. Mentioned the expanded Minecraft:wandering trader Minecraft:trades with new items and lower prices. Announced new Minecraft:cartographer Minecraft:maps which can be bought from the Minecraft:cartographer. Announced Minecraft:Dungeons & Dragons: A New Quest DLC, returning players to familiar heroes and locations like Icewind Dale, coming soon to Minecraft:Minecraft Marketplace. Showcased improvements to the Minecraft:firefly bush, with new Minecraft:ambient sounds. Showcased new Minecraft:ambient sounds added to Minecraft:desert and Minecraft:badlands biomes. Revealed new desert plants: Minecraft:cactus flower, Minecraft:short dry grass and Minecraft:tall dry grass. Showcased falling Minecraft:leaves Minecraft:particles and Minecraft:wildflowers as new decorative and ambient features. Showcased improved leaf litter, which now changes color based on biome. Announced seven new Minecraft:wolf Minecraft:sounds. Highlighted the Minecraft:CyberSafe: AI DLC for Minecraft:Minecraft Education, celebrating Safer Internet Day with lessons on AI, 3D design, and digital citizenship. Revealed new Minecraft:spawn egg textures, making each egg visually match the Minecraft:mob it spawns.
April 24<ref>Template:Ytl</ref>	File:Minecraft Monthly 20.jpg	Talked about Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals. Recapped content from the Minecraft:Spring to Life game drop. Announced that Minecraft:A Minecraft Movie was now in cinemas globally. Revealed the Minecraft:Aotearoa New Zealand and Minecraft:A Minecraft Movie DLC.
June 1<ref>Template:Ytl</ref>	File:Minecraft Monthly 21.jpg	Recapped features about Minecraft:Summer Drop. Revealed the name of the Summer Drop. (Chase The Skies) Talked about Minecraft's Minecraft:time capsule and the Minecraft:Time Capsule Add-On
June 19<ref>Template:Ytl</ref>	File:Minecraft Monthly 22.jpg	Mentioned that Minecraft:Chase the Skies is now out on supported devices with Vibrant Visuals on Bedrock as well Announced Community Challenges themed on Chase the Skies Chase the Skies on Realms with new Marketplace content Announced the Minecraft:Vibrant Memories Add-On and Minecraft:How to Train Your Dragon Add-On.
August 28<ref>Template:Ytl</ref>	File:Minecraft Monthly 23.jpg	Announced the name Minecraft:The Copper Age drop Stated that no new features would be added to the drop. Announced the release of Minecraft:The Smurfs DLC.
October 28<ref> Template:Ytl </ref>	File:Minecraft Monthly 24.jpg	Showcased the new Copper Age drop. Recapped the last Minecraft LIVE. Announced the server Minecraft:SoulSteel. Revealed the new Minecraft:camel husk and Minecraft:parched.
November 26<ref> Template:Ytl </ref>	File:Minecraft Monthly 25.jpg	Announced the release date of Minecraft:Mounts of Mayhem. Teased the Minecraft:Stranger Things DLC. Mentioned the Minecraft:Hour of AI: The First Night DLC.
December 30<ref> Template:Ytl </ref>	File:Minecraft Monthly 26.jpg	Recapped the release of the Minecraft:Spring to Life drop, which included warm and cold variants of Minecraft:cows, Minecraft:pigs and Minecraft:chickens, new foliage blocks to biomes, and ambience features such as sounds and falling leaf particles. Highlighted how two Minecraft:Minecraft Live events were held in 2025, with it being the first time this was done. Recapped the release of the Minecraft:Chase the Skies drop, which introduced Minecraft:happy ghasts that can be created from Minecraft:dried ghasts and ridden with a Minecraft:harness. Discussed the addition of Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals, a built-in graphics mode for Bedrock Edition that improves the visuals. Talked about the release of Minecraft:A Minecraft Movie in theatres and on streaming, while also hinting at a sequel in the works. Recapped the release of Minecraft:The Copper Age drop, which added new features to Minecraft:copper, including armor, tools, chests, and the Minecraft:copper golem. Recapped the release of the Minecraft:SoulSteel and Minecraft:Mob Maze servers. Highlighted several of the official releases on the Minecraft:Marketplace that year, including Minecraft:The Smurfs, Minecraft:How to Train Your Dragon Add-On, Minecraft:Hello Kitty, Minecraft:Dragon Ball Z, Minecraft:Stranger Things DLC, and Minecraft:SpongeBob SquarePants Biomes. Recapped the release of Minecraft:Mounts of Mayhem drop, which introduced new rideable mobs such as Minecraft:nautilus, Minecraft:zombie horse and Minecraft:camel husk, as well as Minecraft:spears.

2026

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January 27<ref>Template:Ytl</ref>	File:Minecraft Monthly 27.jpg	Showcased updated models for various baby mobs, as well as craftable Minecraft:name tags. Announced the release of the Minecraft:Bluey's House world DLC. Announced the new baby variants for the Minecraft:dolphin, Minecraft:axolotl, Minecraft:turtle, Minecraft:squid and Minecraft:glow squid. Announced the new Minecraft:golden dandelion which can be crafted and used on baby mobs to keep them as babies. Showcased the Minecraft:Mounts of Mayhem: Dungeon Descent add-on DLC.
March 3<ref>Template:Ytl</ref>Template:Anchor	File:Minecraft Monthly 28.jpg	Announced the name Minecraft:Tiny Takeover drop. Showcases the Lunar New Year sale on the Minecraft:Marketplace. Recaps the Minecraft:Realms Mapmaker Awards. Showcases the Minecraft:Bad Connection DLC.

Quotes

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Minecraft Monthly is a new series where we bring you Minecraft news, sneak peeks, and the occasional unsolicited fashion tip.

Gallery

Logos

• Current Minecraft Monthly Logo (September 22, 2023 - present)
  Current Minecraft Monthly Logo (September 22, 2023 - present)
• Old Minecraft Monthly Logo (March 2, 2023 - September 22, 2023)
  Old Minecraft Monthly Logo (March 2, 2023 - September 22, 2023)

Video stills

• Still from the first episode of the show.
  Still from the first episode of the show.
• Vu Bui showcasing the Minecraft:sniffer egg.
  Vu Bui showcasing the Minecraft:sniffer egg.
• Vu Bui announcing the release of Minecraft:Minecraft Legends.
  Vu Bui announcing the release of Minecraft:Minecraft Legends.
• Vu Bui revealing the release date for Trails & Tales Update.
  Vu Bui revealing the release date for Trails & Tales Update.
• Vu Bui announcing the release of the game on ChromeOS.
  Vu Bui announcing the release of the game on ChromeOS.
• Vu Bui announcing the airing date of Minecraft:Minecraft Live 2023.
  Vu Bui announcing the airing date of Minecraft:Minecraft Live 2023.
• Vu Bui showcasing the Minecraft:trial chambers.
  Vu Bui showcasing the Minecraft:trial chambers.
• Vu Bui revealing the Minecraft:armadillo.
  Vu Bui revealing the Minecraft:armadillo.
• Vu Bui revealing the Minecraft:trial key.
  Vu Bui revealing the Minecraft:trial key.
• Vu Bui showcasing the Minecraft:wolf armor.
  Vu Bui showcasing the Minecraft:wolf armor.
• Vu Bui revealing the name for Minecraft:Update 1.21.
  Vu Bui revealing the name for Minecraft:Update 1.21.
• Vu Bui celebrating the 15th anniversary of the game.
  Vu Bui celebrating the 15th anniversary of the game.
• Vu Bui revealing the released date for the Tricky Trials Update.
  Vu Bui revealing the released date for the Tricky Trials Update.
• Vu Bui revealing the developmental features of the Minecraft:bundle.
  Vu Bui revealing the developmental features of the Minecraft:bundle.
• Vu Bui in the Halloween edition of the show.
  Vu Bui in the Halloween edition of the show.
• Vu Bui surrounded by plants, to promote Minecraft:The Garden Awakens.
  Vu Bui surrounded by plants, to promote Minecraft:The Garden Awakens.
• Vu Bui recapping 2024 for Minecraft.
  Vu Bui recapping 2024 for Minecraft.
• Vu Bui greeting the audience on the first episode of 2025.
  Vu Bui greeting the audience on the first episode of 2025.
• Vu Bui spilling out the water.
  Vu Bui spilling out the water.