Notch “Basically Announces” Minecraft 2, Sparks Fan Frenzy
Surprising turn of events, Markus “Notch” Persson, the creator of the iconic game Minecraft, has hinted at the development of what he refers to as “Minecraft 2.” This announcement came via a social media poll where Notch asked his followers whether they would prefer him to continue with his current project—a traditional roguelike—or embark on a new game similar to Minecraft. With over 77% of the 235,000+ votes favoring a Minecraft sequel, Notch declared, “I basically announced Minecraft 2.” However, he clarified that due to selling the Minecraft IP to Microsoft in 2014, this would be a spiritual successor rather than an official sequel, potentially avoiding legal issues but still igniting excitement and debate among fans.
Minecraft Creator Teases Spiritual Successor, Hints at ‘Minecraft 2’
Markus Persson, known to many as Notch, has stirred the gaming community with his recent social media posts suggesting he might be working on a game that could be seen as a spiritual successor to Minecraft. After selling Mojang to Microsoft for $2.5 billion, Notch has been away from the Minecraft scene, but his latest announcements have brought him back into the spotlight. He’s expressed a playful yet serious interest in creating a new game that echoes the essence of Minecraft without stepping on Microsoft’s copyright toes. The community is abuzz, speculating about what features and innovations this new game might bring, yet there’s caution in the air due to Notch’s history of controversial statements that have shifted public perception of him in recent years.
Markus Persson Ponders Minecraft 2: A New Game or Roguelike?
The gaming world was taken aback when Notch, the creator behind the Minecraft phenomenon, proposed a choice to his fans via a social media poll: continue with his passion project, a roguelike game, or pivot to create what many have interpreted as “Minecraft 2.” This potential new game would not be branded as such due to IP rights but would capture the spirit of the original Minecraft. Notch’s poll has not only provided insight into his current interests in game development but also rekindled the hopes of fans longing for a new sandbox experience akin to the original Minecraft’s open-world creativity. However, skepticism exists, with some fans questioning the feasibility and necessity of another Minecraft-like game in light of the original’s ongoing updates and widespread popularity.
