wecastonlineMinecraft is celebrating its 15th anniversary with an interactive game that appears when you search for the iconic video game on Google.
“As the best-selling game in history, Minecraft has taken the world by storm, and Google will celebrate this pixelated game with a Google Search delight,” said Google spokesperson Jas Peterson
Google occasionally rolls out Easter eggs, art, and interactive games for Google Search, similar to its animation for the solar eclipse in April.
Minecraft’s interactive game features the mining and exploration aspects of the beloved game, allowing users to mine results and discover hidden elements along the way, Peterson explained.
How to See Google’s Minecraft Easter Eggs
To trigger the experience, users can Google search terms such as “Minecraft,” “Minecraft Bedrock Edition,” “Minecraft Dungeons,” or the game’s main character, Steve.
Twitch Celebrating Minecraft’s 15th Anniversary
Live streaming platform Twitch is also commemorating Minecraft’s 15th anniversary in various ways, including special events and activities on the platform.
Minecraft movie debuting in 2025
Minecraft’s success is leading to a live-action blockbuster film set to debut in 2025. The movie will feature a star-studded cast, including Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Jennifer Coolidge, Kate McKinnon, and Danielle Brooks. Directed by Jared Hess, known for his work on “Napoleon Dynamite” and “Nacho Libre,” the film promises to bring the beloved game to life on the big screen.
“The malevolent Ender Dragon sets out on a path of destruction, prompting a young girl and her group of unlikely adventurers to set out to save the Overworld,” the film’s bio on IMDB says.
Minecraft the movie does not have an official release date, but it is scheduled to hit theaters sometime in 2025.
How successful is Minecraft?
Minecraft creator Mojang Studios announced in October 2023 that the video game had sold over 300 million copies worldwide since its release in 2011, making it one of the best-selling video games in the world, Forbes reported.
While Tetris still arguably holds the title of the best-selling video game of all time thanks to its reported 520 million copies sold, Tetris’ original 1985 release spawned several versions over the years, leading some to argue the sales refer to a series and not a stand-alone game.
In this case, reported Forbes, Minecraft could contest the title. Either way, there is no arguing its massive success.
Minecraft became so successful, in fact, in 2014, Mojang Studios and the game’s intellectual property were purchased by Microsoft for $2.5 billion.
