Mojang Denies Minecraft 2: 'No Earth 2 Plans'

Minecraft celebrated its 15th anniversary last year, and despite entering those challenging teenage years, developer Mojang has no intention of replacing it with a sequel. During a recent visit to the Stockholm studio, IGN inquired about the possibility of a sequel to the best-selling game of all time. Ingela Garneij, executive producer of Minecraft Vanilla, responded with a humorous yet definitive statement: “Do you think we're going to have an Earth 2? No, no, there's no Minecraft 2.”

While a sequel, Minecraft 2.0, is clearly not in the works, this doesn't mean the survival-crafting phenomenon will cease to evolve. In fact, Mojang has ambitious plans to extend the game's lifespan significantly, aiming to double its current duration.

This ambition is driven by Mojang's commitment to innovate, continuously building upon the game's robust foundations. However, Garneij acknowledged that these foundations are showing signs of age. While there are no plans for a complete engine overhaul, implementing new content, such as the recently announced Vibrant Visuals graphics update, does require more time.

“I think the age of the game is a challenge,” Garneij explained. “It's a 15-year-old platform, using 15-year-old technology that slows us down in one sense. New games with modern engines can operate much faster. So, I would say the technology and our age [are our biggest challenges].”

Despite these challenges, Minecraft remains one of the world's most popular games and shows no signs of declining in popularity. There are also no plans for Minecraft to transition to a free-to-play model or to incorporate generative AI technology. So, while you won't be playing Minecraft 2 anytime soon—not on this Earth, at least—you can look forward to continued updates and innovations.

For more details on upcoming features, be sure to check out everything announced at Minecraft Live 2025.