Video games are a very popular activity in the modern world, and one of the most famous games today, and a lot of people’s favorite, is Minecraft. A game that is right now 13 years old. Yet people are still playing it. But why is that? Well for starters Minecraft has always been updating since the release of it in 2011. Its next update is said to happen in between the months September-November. On August 28, Minecraft released a 5 minute video explaining the new update they have been working on called the “Copper Age”.

About the “Copper Age” Update

New features are said to be added in the “Copper Age” such as new armor, shelving, lanterns, chests, tools, and even a new mob (an animal in Minecraft). Giving players new experiences to have during game play, but the feature that has the most hype coming into the new update is the mob called the Copper Golem. It is a very cute and helpful creature that you can create with a pumpkin and a block of copper. The developers have said that the Copper Golem will be able to organize chests for players. Players can actually try out the new update on Java snapshots Bedrock beta versions right now.

Other Minecraft Updates this Year

This is just one of many updates that the game has gone through in 2025. It has given players new tools, plants, mobs and more to find as they enjoy the game. But the biggest feature added to minecraft this year is the new graphics. Minecraft is more realistic than ever ` (given the fact that everything is still made out of blocks). With Minecraft updating so much this year it is making players constantly be excited for what comes next.

Minecraft in Numbers

Minecraft became the best selling video game of all time n 2019, with 176 million copies sold at the time. Now Minecraft has only extended the mark. By April of 2025 Minecraft sold over 300 million copies. Minecraft has an estimated net worth of 5 billion dollars and rising. Other amazing records that Minecraft holds are ones like being the most watched video game on youtube 2.1 billion views.

Conclusion

With all the achievements that Minecraft has achieved, and the popularity it’s gained, all we can ask ourselves is what will Minecraft do next. Minecraft isn’t just a video game anymore it’s something more. As of today Minecraft has educational games, toys, clothes and even a movie. To think that over a decade later it’s only getting more popular.