Markus Persson, also known as Notch, the original creator of the globally popular sandbox game Minecraft, has hinted at working on a spiritual successor to the game. Minecraft was first released in 2009 and quickly became a global phenomenon, with millions of players worldwide. Notch founded Mojang Studios, the developer behind Minecraft, but sold the company to Microsoft in 2014 for $2.5 billion. While Microsoft owns the Minecraft IP, they do not own the game's core concept, which means Notch is still free to create a game inspired by Minecraft without infringing on Microsoft's copyright.
On January 1, 2025, Notch shared a poll on X (formerly Twitter), asking his followers whether they would prefer to see a Minecraft 2 or a new game titled Uncursing Potions, a traditional roguelike. The Minecraft 2 option won the poll by a landslide, suggesting that fans are eager for a sequel or something similar to the original game.
Notch followed up the poll with a post confirming that he was 100% serious about the idea, and he would be working on a spiritual successor to Minecraft. In the comments, he clarified that while the new game would carry the essence of Minecraft, it would not be Minecraft 2. He emphasized that he intends to create a game that respects the original while not violating any copyrights held by Microsoft.
This announcement has generated significant excitement online, with many fans eagerly awaiting a new game from Notch. However, some are curious whether this new project will live up to the legacy of Minecraft, one of the most successful and influential video games ever created.
