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Minecraft's long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade is now official — here's what's new and when you can get it

At long last Microsoft will be releasing a proper Nintendo Switch 2 version of Minecraft later this year. Here's when you can get it and what you'll be getting.

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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella promise Xbox will "return to growth" by the end of FY27 — What went wrong last fiscal?

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella promise Xbox will "return to growth" by FY28 — but how?

Windows Central

Gamers compress 80TB map of Minecraft's oldest anarchy server down to a 15TB download — custom .zvcr compression format and 28 bots map 1 million blocks on infamous 2b2t server

Minecraft enthusiasts come together to archive Minecraft's 2b2t server, which currently weighs over 80TB but is compressed to a mere 15TB.

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'Minecraft' Becomes Playable Directly on YouTube in an Impressive Fan-Made Experiment

Play a fan-made "Minecraft" version directly on YouTube as creators turn the iconic sandbox game into an interactive video experience.

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“Absolutely not ok”: Technoblade’s father reacts as YouTuber Technolarp reports family threats

Technolarp, a YouTuber known for copying elements of late Minecraft star Technoblade’s content, says he was doxxed and that his family received threats. After those claims surfaced, Technoblade’s father, Technodad, said such behavior was “absolutely not ok.” While he has not endorsed Technolarp’s channel, he strongly condemned harassment and threats…

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id Software co-founder says "my 'Microsoft will probably be a good steward of the brand' statement isn't aging well" after the Doom maker lost 136 of its 185 staff to layoffs

"You can't rule out the possibility that executives are idiots, but that shouldn't be your default belief"

GamesRadar

After nearly 15 years, Minecraft finally lets us camp anywhere in its ever-generating worlds without resetting our spawn

And adds functional cushions, too, to comfort your cubic caboose

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"We've unbanned everyone affected by this bug" — Discord explains how over 8,000 users were banned, and why the platform had to scramble to undo the damage

Discord has explained a moderation bug that mistakenly banned hundreds of users after harmless grid-like images were incorrectly flagged as malicious. The company says more than 8,000 accounts were affected over recent months and that everyone impacted has now been reinstated.

Windows Central

"Mojang ... will now report directly to me": Xbox CEO takes direct control of Minecraft to better compete with Roblox as Microsoft's huge gaming cuts hit

As Microsoft's mass Xbox layoffs come down, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma assumes direct oversight over Minecraft, Candy Crush, and its development teams.

Windows Central

Minecraft Bedrock just got a huge accessibility upgrade with closed captions: Here's everything you need to know

Minecraft Bedrock Edition has finally received closed captions, bringing a long-requested accessibility feature previously exclusive to Java Edition. Here's how to enable it, how it works, and why it's an important step forward for accessibility.

Windows Central

Are Minecraft community servers illegal? The ESA brands them piracy, pushing back against the Stop Killing Games movement

The ESA has sparked controversy after describing community-run Minecraft servers as "illegal" during a California hearing on the Protect Our Games Act. The comments have reignited debate over game preservation, player-run servers, and Microsoft's approach to community-hosted Minecraft experiences.

Windows Central

Top 5 Best 'Minecraft' Speedrun Seeds to Complete End Portal

Find out the best "Minecraft" End Portal seeds with nearby Strongholds, Villages, and Nether Fortresses for faster speedruns and survival.

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Mojang says that Minecraft Dungeons 2 has more overt "callbacks to vanilla Minecraft" than the last ARPG it released

With big changes to exploration and armor systems, Mojang wants its ARPG to be a better expression of regular Minecraft

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How to make a geyser in Minecraft

Up and away you go.

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Minecraft Dungeons 2 may be a more ambitious ARPG, but Mojang says it's "purposefully not calling it an open-world" game

Minecraft Dungeons 2 is bigger in every way when compared to its predecessor, but Mojang admits there are some limits

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Best Meccha Chameleon Workshop Maps

Some of the best Meccha Chameleon Workshop Maps include Minecraft, FNAF Breach, CS2 Mirage, Skeld & more. You can visit the map page from the link and

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How to find Sulfur Caves in Minecraft

Time to befriend some chaotic cubes.

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All Sulfur Cube archetypes and block absorption effects in Minecraft

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Minecraft Dungeons 2 is a breath of fresh air after the horrors of Diablo 4

Summer Preview | Hands-on with Minecraft Dungeons 2, a four-player dungeon crawler that is a perfectly good time

Destructoid

Minecraft Chaos Cubed update release countdown: Exact start time and date

The Sulfur Cube has arrived.

Tom’s Guide

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 — all the news, reveals, and announcements at Microsoft’s biggest gaming event of the year

Xbox Games Showcase returned for 2026, offering new reveals and trailers for some of the biggest upcoming games, including Fable 4, Gears of War: E-Day, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 and more.

GamesRadar

Minecraft Dungeons 2 joins every other game avoiding GTA 6 in releasing in September

No sign of Jack Black though...

Windows Central

"2,000 to 3,000 new hits every single day": Dangerous malware "WeedHack" hides in Minecraft mods, gives attackers webcam access, Steam and Discord passwords, and more

McAfee researchers have discovered "WeedHack," a new malware that hides in Minecraft mods that's capable of stealing account info and accessing webcams.

PC Gamer

Minecraft dappled forest update: everything you need to know about the next new biome

The third game drop of 2026 will add an autumnal biome and yet another new set of wood blocks.

Player One

'Minecraft' Switch 2 Port Rumors Heat Up After ESRB Rating Leak Hints Release

"Minecraft Switch 2" port rumors emerge after ESRB rating leak hints at new console release. Fans expect an announcement during the major June gaming events.

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