Mojang announces new plans for Minecraft Live, cancels Mob Vote

Every year, fans eagerly await the annual Minecraft Live show, where Mojang reveals the major features of the next game update. For many, a highlight of Minecraft Live was the Mob Vote, where Mojang allowed the community to choose from three unique mob ideas and bring one to life in the sandbox world. However, the Swedish developer has recently unveiled plans to change how the Minecraft Live show is conducted, along with the difficult decision to retire the Mob Vote.

For fans, October typically marked the month of the Mob Vote and Minecraft Live, as Mojang built anticipation from the first week. However, proceedings are changing as Minecraft Live will now be split into two annual shows, and the Mob Vote has been canceled.

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Minecraft Live will now happen twice a year

For a game as popular as Minecraft, having only one show to discuss the developers’ plans for the game's future seemed insufficient. Mojang has now announced that two Minecraft Live shows will be held each year. Since not everyone stays updated with snapshot developments and beta releases, hosting two live shows will help the community stay up to date with what's happening in Minecraft and what to expect in upcoming updates.

As with regular Minecraft Live shows, fans will get a preview of all the new features Mojang is working on, upcoming content for snapshots and beta releases, and exciting announcements ranging from fresh collaboration DLCs to possibly even a new game release.

Many fans will welcome this change to Minecraft Live. However, some will undoubtedly feel disappointed by the retirement of the annual Mob Vote.

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Minecraft officially retires the Mob Vote

Minecraft Mob Vote is cancelled (Image via Mojang)

Minecraft Live and the Mob Vote have always gone hand in hand. But now, fans may be disheartened to learn that the latter has been canceled. The Mob Vote has often sparked controversy within the Minecraft community. From the Dream's Glow Squid drama in 2020 to claims of Mob Vote 2023 being rigged, these annual polls have repeatedly stirred up negativity.

This might be one of the reasons Mojang decided to put an end to the Mob Vote. Another could be the dissatisfaction fans feel when their favorite mob doesn't win, leading them to dislike the winning candidate.

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The Minecraft community has always played a significant role in shaping the game's future. From Minecraft's creator Notch asking players for suggestions during the game's early days to modern Mob Votes garnering millions of votes, such contributions are vital to the game's success. While players will lose the opportunity to directly vote for new mobs, the addition of two annual Minecraft Live shows offers some exciting possibilities.