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When will Minecraft April Fools 2025 be available?

When will Minecraft April Fools 2025 be available?

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Apr 2, 2025, 11:30 IST

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Mojang's upcoming Minecraft April Fools 2025 update is set to release on April 1st at around 8:30 PM IST. The annual 24-hour snapshot, known for its humor and experimental features, may include movie-themed chaos or absurd dimensions. This update offers players a unique gameplay experience while hinting at potential new content for future releases.

When will Minecraft April Fools 2025 be available?

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Mojang’s annual April Fools tradition gave the players everything from the Minecraft 3D to the potato dimensions. As we anticipate the 2025 edition, players worldwide are eager to find what Mojang has in store. The feature is expected to drop soon, following the past few year's pattern. While the details for the current year's release still remain under wraps, here is what one could expect from Minecraft April Fools 2025.

Minecraft April Fools 2025 release date and access

Start your timers and keep an eye on it, as the soon-expected-to-be-released update on April 1, 2025, will be live within few hours. Since the inception of Minecraft, it has always dropped on the 1st of the month, in the evening, at approx. 8:30 PM IST, offering the fans a blend of innovation and humor. Unlike the regular snapshots, the joke versions remain available for only 24 hours. So, act fast and do not miss your chance to experience what this year Minecraft brings to your world.
To access the Snapshot, follow the steps below.

Select the Latest Snapshot option in Minecraft Launcher after the release.
The update will appear as a separate version. It often comes with a ridiculous name, hinting at the theme.

The updates aren’t just a way to engage with the community but even an opportunity to experiment with some wild ideas that might not fit within the regular updates. So, why not give it a try? All you need to do is keep following up, know about the update and get set on the journey to try something different.

Every April Fools Update In Minecraft Explained

Historically, the updates varied greatly in terms of content. It ranged from the new dimensions to the quirky gameplay mechanics. Last year, the players even got introduced to the Poisonous Potato update, which included a new dimension and a challenging boss fight. While we gear closer to the expected update release time, the imagination of the community is running wild, pondering some possible features and themes that might be introduced now with the Minecraft April Fools 2025 update.

Potential features and themes expected in the 2025 update

While Mojang keeps all plans secret, the past updates are coming to light, with fans suggesting what the 2025 update can bring,

Movie-themed chaos- as the Minecraft film releases on April 4, players can expect Hollywood parodies like red carpet biomes or blockbuster mobs.
Absurd dimensions- after last year’s Potato World, we might soon see realms like the Nether, but cozy.
New blocks, mobs, or mechanics challenge the conventional gameplay.

Experimental gameplay- past few years tested ideas like carrying 1 block at a time in 2022 and community voting in 2023. One can expect something best this year, too.

Notably, there are some joke features that later became official. Like colored glass debuted in the 2013 April Fools update before joining the real game.
Note: No plans for features or releases have been confirmed by Mojang yet. The predictions have been made based on some past updates and community trends.

Why do the updates matter?

Beyond just some laughs, Minecraft April Fools 2025 snapshots let Mojang,

Test some bizarre mechanics without any commitment.
Engage the community through some shared content. It allows them to create mods and videos and have discussions that are centered around new features.
Preview the potential ideas. If the players love a joke feature, it might return seriously.

While the theme of 2025 is still a mystery, what remains certain is that it will be fleeting, free, and utterly unpredictable. So, keep an eye out for Mojang's social media account, and maybe try to avoid trusting the in-game chickens today.

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