Mojang Rejects Minecraft 2: 'No Earth 2?'

Last year marked the 15th anniversary of Minecraft, and despite entering its challenging teenage phase, developer Mojang has no intentions of launching a sequel. During a recent visit to the Stockholm studio, IGN inquired about the prospects of a sequel to the best-selling game of all time. Ingela Garneij, the executive producer of Minecraft Vanilla, responded with a witty yet definitive statement: "Do you think we're going to have an Earth 2? No, no, there's no Minecraft 2."

While Minecraft 2.0 remains off the table, the survival-crafting phenomenon is far from stagnant. Mojang's vision extends far into the future, with plans to at least double the game's current lifespan. "We've existed for 15 years," Garneij explained. "We want to exist at least 15 years more so we actually, Agnes [Larsson, Minecraft Vanilla’s game director] and I, we work as a team. We set the vision and strategy for our game for what can we do beyond that."

This ambition is fueled by Mojang's commitment to innovate and build upon the game's robust foundations. However, Garneij acknowledged that these foundations are aging, and although there are no plans for an engine overhaul, implementing new content like the recently announced Vibrant Visuals graphics update requires time. "I think the age of the game is a challenge," Garneij noted. "It's a 15-year-old platform, 15-year-old technology that slows us down in one sense. So other new games have new engines, and they can run really fast. So I would say the technology and our age [are our biggest challenges]."

Despite these challenges, Minecraft remains one of the world's most beloved games, showing no signs of decline. Mojang has no plans to shift to a free-to-play model or incorporate generative AI technology. So, while you won't be playing Minecraft 2 anytime soon, the current game will continue to evolve and captivate players for years to come.

For a closer look at what's on the horizon for Minecraft, be sure to check out the announcements from Minecraft Live 2025.