Minecraft: 5 of the best April Fools' updates

Mojang has a long-standing tradition of delighting Minecraft players with clever April Fools' pranks in the form of fake updates. These patches not only elicit laughter but also introduce inventive concepts that often leave fans wishing they'd become permanent parts of the game. From wildly bizarre changes to brilliantly designed mechanics, they balance satire and creativity in a way that stands out.

While all of Minecraft's April Fools' updates are fun, some have become especially memorable for their humor and the joy they brought to the community. Here’s a look at some of the most unforgettable April Fools' updates in the game's history.

Note: This list is subjective and solely reflects the opinions of the writer

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5 iconic April Fools’ updates in Minecraft

1) Poisonous Potato

The Potato dimension was an insane addition (Image via Mojang Studios)

The first hint of Mojang’s April Fools' antics came with the Minecraft launcher. The usual title screen icon was swapped out for a Poisonous Potato — an item frequently mocked by the community for its lack of utility.

The developer then took things up a notch by releasing snapshot 24w14potato, dubbed “The Poisonous Potato Update.” This snapshot introduced hundreds of new items, many of which were potato-themed.

Among the additions was the Potato dimension (or Poisonous Potato dimension), where players could explore new blocks, items, and even potato versions of existing mobs. A new boss, Mega Spud, was also introduced, along with a green variety of trees that could be used to craft stylish doors and planks.

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2) Infinity Snapshot

This joke update showed that Minecraft had infinite potential (Image via Mojang Studios)

The Infinity Snapshot, released on April 1, 2020, as part of the Ultimate Content update, was another April Fools' joke. It introduced the idea of procedurally generated dimensions. Players could throw written books into lit Nether portals, creating surreal, infinite dimensions based on their contents.

These strange dimensions featured bizarre and often humorous combinations of in-game elements. While it was just a joke, the snapshot showcased the infinite creative possibilities of the game.

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3) Minecraft 2.0

This update added the Pink Wither (Image via Mojang Studios)

On April 1, 2013, Mojang pulled off a major April Fools' prank by announcing Minecraft 2.0. The developer claimed it was a new game it had been secretly developing for two years to “take blocky simulation games to the next level.” The announcement included a satirical changelog with ridiculous additions, such as the Etho Slab, TNT slabs, and coal blocks that hadn’t even existed at the time.

Mojang also sent the update to a select group of YouTubers to promote the prank. It remains the only April Fools' release not available through the official launcher, but interestingly, some of its features later made their way into the game in future updates.

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4) Love and Hugs

The mobs did not take damage instead small hearts popped up (Image via Mojang Studios)

The Love and Hugs Update, released on April 1, 2015, reimagined Minecraft with a whimsical twist. In this playful April Fools’ snapshot, traditional combat and survival mechanics were replaced with themes of love.

The update made significant changes to gameplay: mobs could no longer be harmed, and players collected a “love meter” instead of a health bar. New features included the Minescreeper mini-game and heart-shaped boats.

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5) One Block at a Time

The One Block at a Time update was released as an April Fools’ prank on April 1, 2022. It removed the game's inventory system and limited players to carrying just one block at a time, including villagers and mobs.

Despite its intentionally awkward design, the update provided a surprisingly fun experience. Many players enjoyed carrying quirky items like fire and even attempted to complete the game under these strange restrictions.