When is the next Minecraft game drop?

Minecraft game drops have become the new way for Mojang to push new features and updates, replacing the traditional format of annual updates. This allows the developers to keep churning out new experiences for players and making gameplay improvements on the fly.

The next Minecraft game drop is the summer drop, which is reportedly set to arrive during June. Here's everything you need to know about what's in store.

When is the next Minecraft game drop coming?

The next Minecraft game drop arrives on March 25, 2025 (Image via Mojang Studios)

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The next Minecraft game drop, known as the summer drop, is reportedly set to arrive in June 2025, based on past trends. This will be the second game drop for the year and includes a host of new features, items, and gameplay improvements. The update will be available on both Bedrock and Java editions of the game.

Once released, players can download it on their compatible devices to enjoy all the new features, mobs, and changes made in the summer drop. It will contain an array of exciting things, such as the new mob variants, improved game mechanics, and features to enhance the gameplay experience for players.

What to expect in the next Minecraft game drop

The Spring to Life Drop will introduce a host of new features to mobs and blocks in the game (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Mojang Studios)

The summer drop is set to introduce an array of new features and mechanics, as well as mobs and items to the ever-expanding offerings in the game. One of the biggest highlights will be the addition of the happy ghast and its associated items, an addition that will completely redefine transportation and mobility in the game.

The summer drop will add the happy ghast, ghastlings, and the baby ghast. Players can then rescue and obtain these dried ghasts from the Nether and submerge them in water to get the Ghastlings. These can be fed snowballs to spawn the adult variant.

Apart from this, the Minecraft Bedrock summer drop will also add the harness. This item will allow players to tame the happy ghast and ride the mob like a huge airship. It is set to become a major revamp to transportation in the game, allowing gamers to reach greater heights and even build sky and mountain bases with ease.

Alongside the mob, the next Minecraft game drop will add Vibrant Visuals, the single biggest visual upgrade to the game's aesthetics in decades. This new overhaul is similar to shaders and adds graphical features such as volumetric lighting, water reflections, and more. It will significantly transform the current look of the game and bring the sandbox title at part with modern graphics styles.

Additionally, the summer drop will also add a brand-new gameplay mechanic, the player locator bar. It essentially adds a locator bar in the HUD that allows players to locate their teammates and friends in multiplayer worlds or Realms.

The locator bar will replace the default XP bar when there are multiple players in the world, adding a colored marker for each one present in that session. It is a great way to locate teammates or reach specific locations. Paired with the happy ghast, the locator bar is a nifty way to explore and navigate their way through the array of biomes and features in the game.

Leads will also receive some much-needed love in the upcoming Minecraft game drop. Players will have the ability to leash multiple mobs, allowing them to carry different or the same types using a single lead or multiple ones. They can also crouch while leashing different mobs, allowing the ability to control them freely without attaching to them.

Additionally, players will also be able to leash mobs and items to the happy ghast, offering a unique new way to explore and travel the overworld. These leads can also be used to leash and bind the happy ghast or even attach a boat to it, opening up the way for an array of creative gameplay opportunities.

Apart from these new features, players can look forward to some critical bugs and glitches being fixed to provide a better gameplay experience. With the next Minecraft game drop just around the corner, players are understandably excited to get their hands on this much-awaited update

Also read: Minecraft dried ghasts, ghastlings, and happy ghasts: All you need to know

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