Minecraft 15th anniversary map: All you need to know

Minecraft is celebrating its 15th anniversary, and this impressive achievement is rightfully matched. Many different things are being given out to players for free, such as capes, skins, and maps. And just when we thought the game couldn't top itself, we got another surprise.

Minecraft recently announced a free map you can download and explore, and unlike any other map, this one is designed to show the game's journey through the years. What makes this more exciting is the map has been made by Oreville Studios.

Here’s everything you need to know about the map and how to get it.

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Minecraft 15th anniversary map

The free map can be downloaded from the Marketplace (Image via Mojang Studios)

A small game released by Mojang went on to become the most selling title in the world 15 years later. Other companies, such as Twitch, TikTok, and Pringles, are taking part in the celebration. Google also has a Minecraft easter egg.

The new map is intricately designed with countless elements and easter eggs you can discover and see how well you know about the game's development. It’s like visiting Minecraft's museum, with different sections of the building and different areas of the game.

Coming to the process of getting the map, it's as simple as it gets. All you need to do is either visit Mojang’s official website to get the direct link for the map or visit Minecraft Marketplace and search for "15 Year Journey," and the free maps will show up for download.

Players can visit the museum, explore, and play mini-games (Images via Mojang Studios)

The map has been designed by Oreville Studios, is the same studio behind some of the best Marketplace content such as Minecraft x Angry Birds, The Disney Incredibles collaboration, and a ton of interesting add-ons. Suffice it to say, the map is bound to be great.

Another aspect worth noting is that this map is not just for exploration and seeing different parts of the game. The map contains a ton of interesting mini-games that you can play. There’s a treasure hunt on the map as well. Mojang excels in integrating exploration and fun gameplay in a single package.

So, download the map and start exploring the interesting history of the game that we have come to love so much. Perhaps this will make the wait for Minecraft 1.21 update a little bit easier.