Minecraft will now receive more regular releases, and its controversial mob vote has been scrapped
Mojang has announced that it will change the Minecraft content release schedule to include more frequent updates rather than a single large summer update. The game's yearly mob vote has also been retired after multiple controversies involving the legitimacy of the votes.
The details:
In a recent blog post, the developer detailed its future plans for the game. After fans requested that Mojang add new content to Minecraft more frequently, the studio will now release smaller updates rather than a single major annual update. This approach has been in the works for some time, with an update in December 2023 changing bats and adding storage functionality to pots, and Armored Paws in April adding armadillos, wolf variations, and wolf armor.
The studio is still working on a native PS5 version of Minecraft, as players are currently stuck playing the PS4 version. A test build has been available to select users for several months, but there is no public release date for the port. Mojang also stated that it has plans to improve "Minecraft's multiplayer experience and make it easier to find and connect with friends."
Changes have also been made to Minecraft Live, the game's official annual event. It will now be livestreamed twice a year, covering "the latest features we're working on, what's coming into testing, and the newest news from across the Minecraft franchise."
With the changes, the mob vote has also been scrapped. The mob vote allowed players to vote on one of three mobs to add to the game, which, while a good idea on paper, resulted in several complaints about content creators weaponizing their audience to manipulate the vote, as well as accusations that Mojang rigged its outcome. Last year's vote was so controversial that 530,000 fans signed a petition calling on Mojang to put an end to it entirely.
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