Minecraft to get more frequent content updates in the future, work on native PS5 version continues
Mojang Studios has shared its updated development plan for Minecraftwhich confirms that players will be getting more content in the future.
In a new blog postthe developer explained that 15 years after its launch, it will be making improvements to its popular survival sandbox game by introducing new features more regularly in the future.
“We know you have new Minecraft “We want to release content more frequently, so we’re changing the pace of our feature development,” Mojang said.
The developer confirmed that instead of one free update over the summer, there will now be “a number of free games throughout the year”, all of which will vary in size and will introduce new features more frequently.
Mojang revealed that the first of these would release in December 2023, introducing visual changes and new functional storage containers, followed by the Armored Paws update in April 2024, which introduced armadillos, wolf variations, and wolf armor.
In addition to the more regular content releases, the studio announced that it will now focus on “long-term initiatives to ensure we can continue to evolve Minecraft “far into the future,” although it did not disclose those plans.
Mojang also talked about the native PlayStation 5 version of Minecraftwhich was revealed earlier this year as a limited preview, confirming that the current-gen version of the game is still in the works.
Unfortunately, the studio didn’t reveal an estimated release date, but it did confirm that it will be exploring ways to improve the release in the coming year. Minecraft‘s multiplayer experience and ‘making it easier to find and connect with friends.’
Minecraft Live, the game’s annual livestream, will also be seeing some changes. Instead of a single broadcast in October, Mojang will be hosting two streams per year, explaining that they’ll be “more focused” by doing away with crowd voting and will also feature details about what the development team is actively working on.
“We are excited about a future of Minecraft where we can share more features with you more regularly and continue to make your suggestions a reality,” Mojang said. “We hope you’ll stay with us for another 15 years – and hopefully beyond.”
