Why Minecraft does not really need a sequel

Minecraft's original creator and former Mojang Studios head, Markus "Notch" Persson, recently expressed his desire to create a sequel to the sandbox game. Even though Notch is no longer a part of the studio nor the owner of the game's IP (intellectual property), he stated on his official X account that he wanted to create a spiritual successor to the blocky game.

However, an argument can be made that Minecraft does not really need a sequel. This article explores more.

Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinion.

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Reasons why Minecraft does not need a sequel

Mojang has constantly supported and added features to Minecraft

Minecraft continues to receive updates (Image via Mojang Studios)

It has been 15 years since Mojang released Minecraft. Despite being such an old game, the developers continue to push new features for it to this day. It is considered one of the longest-running titles to continue receiving active support from the original development team.

Recently, Mojang announced a change in the development cycle, saying it will release features more frequently with game drops. After the announcement, it released two game drops with a decent list of features over a span of three months. Bundles of Bravery and The Garden Awakens were released in the latter half of 2024.

This indicates that the Swedish game company has no intention of leaving Minecraft. Hence, it does not really need a successor since Mojang is still determined to work hard on its 15-year-old title.

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The modding scene has taken Minecraft to another level

Mods have expanded Minecraft (Image via Mojang Studios)

Even before Minecraft was released, the small but rapidly growing community began making mods for the sandbox. In 2009 itself, a handful of them were created for the beta versions. After the game was officially released in 2011, numerous mods started popping up every year. They added third-party features like new mobs, blocks, food items, structures, and even game mechanics.

As of now, there are countless mods available on various modding websites like CurseForge, Modrinth, PlanetMinecraft, and 9Minecraft. Apart from mods, different texture packs and shaders have also enhanced the basic textures and lighting quality that the vanilla version offers.

Over the years, Minecraft has not only expanded as a game, but mods have also turned it into a base on which other genres can be made and played.

Going forward, the title will only continue to grow, as players try out new mods in the future. Hence, Minecraft 2 is not really needed because the modding scene has expanded the original game to such a large extent.

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