Like every October, the map makers have treated us to a range of wonderful and scary maps. They are not always for the faint of heart, and you’ll need to decide who you can trust and who is out to get you. You never know what might be lurking in the dark… Articles
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Like every October, the map makers have treated us to a range of wonderful and scary maps. They are not always for the faint of heart, and you’ll need to decide who you can trust and who is out to get you. You never know what might be lurking in the dark… 
Meet Rob A Mob, a competitive PvP multiplayer adventure for Minecraft Bedrock where collecting mobs is only half the fun. Hunt down increasingly rare mobs, discover valuable mutations, and display your Mob Collection at your home base to generate money, complete quests, and unlock achievements. But don’t get too attached: once PvP kicks in, rival players can raid your base and steal your prized mobs, and you can return the favor. Build your collection, protect your rarest finds, and embrace the chaos in Rob A Mob, available from the Minecraft server tab.
Craving the sounds of autumn in Minecraft? Try the free fall-themed sound effect pack Wilderness Bound: Haunts & Harvests by Mush Co., a cozy-meets-spooky audio pack inspired by the Wilderness Bound drop and its rustic dappled forest biome. Expect wind that rustles the fall leaves louder, a little unnerving creak from doors and chests, snapping twigs, cooing owls, the odd croaking toad, and night mobs with extra cackling and gloriously zombie-like zombies. Sound effect packs were announced at Minecraft Live and let you customize how your world sounds, from retro arcade fun to realistic horror ambience. They launch fully on the Minecraft Marketplace on November 10th, but you can claim this one for free today. And who says it's only for fall? No one will judge you for keeping it on all year.
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Minecraft is now available on Nintendo Switch™ 2! Jump into your blocky adventures with Vibrant Visuals, bringing enhanced lighting, volumetric fog, dynamic shadows, and more. The Nintendo Switch™ 2 edition also includes the exclusive Super Mario™ Mash-Up Pack, updated for Vibrant Visuals with iconic locations, music, and 40 player skins. Choose from Standard, Deluxe, or Ultimate digital editions, or pick up the physical Standard Edition at retail. Already own Minecraft digitally on Nintendo Switch™? Until the end of January 2027, eligible players in most regions can upgrade to the digital Standard Edition for free and carry over existing worlds. Off you go - you’ve got blocks to place!
26.60 is out now in Minecraft!
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The Minecraft Marketplace Spooky Showcase Challenge has come to a spooktacular close! Minecraft Affiliates made YouTube Shorts featuring add-ons from our October Spooky Spotlight, and the entries truly spooked us. Giro789 won Best Storytelling with "Don't BUY FRIENDS on the INTERNET," an apocalypse tale with one murderous friend. TheHappyWheels won Best Add-On Showcase with "It's Spooky Season On The Minecraft Marketplace!", touring gardens, caves and a fishing village, and whatever lurks within. Poneiiro won Most Creative Concept with "Juntei os 3 Add-Ons MAIS ASSUSTADORES no mesmo mundo!" by interpreting scary "dreams" in a session with a doctor. Try the add-ons and be spooked yourself, and join the Minecraft Affiliate Program today!
Minecraft has teamed up with Domino’s to celebrate and enhance one of gaming’s most long-lived traditions: the pizza night. This limited-time partnership features a variety of pizzas in collectible boxes, in-game cosmetics, and even a chance to win Minecraft Dungeons II game codes.* 
Enter if you dare: this Minecraft Marketplace Spotlight rounds up seven extra-spooky experiences packed with creepy creatures, sinister surprises, and plenty of reasons to run screaming for your base. Face a spreading infection in Parasite Outbreak, brave the depths in The Bloop, get stalked by Cave Dweller, explore Ultimate Pale Garden, survive escaped entities in Can You Survive?, reconsider friendship in Friend EXE, and meet some decidedly uncuddly Creepy Plushies. Whether you’re hunting for horror add-ons, eerie adventures, or a frightfully fun new way to play Minecraft, we've got your nightmare fuel covered.
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Master the elements with Avatar Legends, a Minecraft add-on inspired by Avatar: The Last Airbender! Become the Avatar of your Minecraft Worlds and wield water, earth, fire, and air to explore, battle enemies, and transform the landscape with powerful elemental bending techniques. Journey across different biomes in search of hidden elemental temples, learn from Avatar Spirits, and meditate to master new abilities. Prove yourself worthy and you may even unlock the legendary Avatar State, granting incredible power and stronger bending techniques. Ready to find your balance? Your journey to master all four elements starts in the Minecraft Marketplace!
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Minecraft for Nintendo Switch™ 2 launches October 27, and pre-orders are available now for the Standard Edition, Deluxe Collection, Ultimate Collection, and physical retail version. All editions include the Super Mario™ Mash-Up Pack with Vibrant Visuals, while the Deluxe and Ultimate Collections pile on even more goodies, including popular add-ons, exclusive Character Creator items, and Minecoins. Already own Minecraft digitally on Nintendo Switch™? A limited-time digital upgrade path lets eligible players pre-order the digital Standard Edition for free in most territories, or upgrade to Deluxe or Ultimate at a discount. So sound the trumpets, gather the puppies, blocks, and treats, and get ready for Minecraft on Nintendo Switch™ 2!
Discover what’s new in Minecraft Marketplace Pass and Realms Plus for October 2026, including Civilizations, Bosses Rise, add-ons, mini games, and more.
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Did you know that our Sift-braving, loot-piling action RPG Minecraft Dungeons II is finally out? Meanwhile, the Dungeons II soundtrack has also joined the adventure on Spotify and other music platforms. What better way to celebrate than with a chat with the man behind the songs – Audio Director Peter Hont? Learn how the music for the Sift was made!
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Minecraft Dungeons II is out! Learn all there is to know about the game's different multiplayer, co-op modes, and how the team worked to deliver a new type of shared experience!