Each year, the Minecraft community eagerly anticipates April Fools’ Day, a time when Mojang delivers whimsical updates and amusing announcements. This tradition not only provides laughter but also allows players to engage with innovative game features, albeit temporarily.
Since the game’s official debut, Mojang has consistently contributed playful updates on April Fools’ Day, providing the community with unique concepts. Highlights from past updates include the Infinity snapshot, which boasted an extraordinary number of dimensions, and the Poisonous Potato update that humorously presented an entire dimension made of poisonous potatoes.
In this article, we explore the most entertaining and inventive April Fools’ updates from Minecraft in the last five years.
Memorable Minecraft April Fools’ Updates from the Last Five Years
2020 – Infinity Snapshot
In the 2020 April Fools’ update, Mojang transformed gameplay expectations by introducing the Infinity snapshot. This playful addition allowed players to explore an astounding 2,147,483,647 dimensions. By using a Book and Quill to input random text and tossing it into a Nether portal, players could access these dimensions. Those who ventured through a supposed billion portals—an almost impossible feat—could achieve the ‘Almost There’ advancement.
2022 – “One Block at a Time”Snapshot
Contrary to players’ requests for an inventory overhaul, the 2022 April Fools’ update took a quirky direction with the “One Block at a Time”snapshot. This peculiar update limited players to carrying only one block at a time, rendering item stacking and inventory functionality obsolete. Players could interact with the game in a novel way, throwing or holding only one entity—riding even the Ender Dragon became possible in this whimsical version.
2023 – The Vote Update
The 2023 April Fools’ celebration featured The Vote Update, where players engaged in a playful voting process for various fictional features and gameplay mechanics. Options ranged from the whimsical Pickaxe Block to the entertaining Midas Touch, which allowed players to turn objects into gold. The update also introduced a captivating moon dimension, accessible at Y-level 700, where players found cheese blocks, encounter moon cows, and explored structures like the Lunar Base.
2024 – Poisonous Potato Update
Known for being one of the game’s less useful items, poisonous potatoes took center stage in the 2024 April Fools’ snapshot, titled The Poisonous Potato Update. This hilarious update allowed players to traverse a portal into a bizarre dimension filled with potato-themed mobs, weapons, and even a giant potato boss. Not only did it add humor to the gameplay, but it also crafted a memorable experience for players.
2025 – Upcoming April Fools’ Snapshot
As for this year, the details of the 2025 April Fools’ snapshot remain under wraps. However, Mojang is preparing for the festivities by teasing new features on their official website. Be sure to check back for the latest reveal regarding this year’s whimsical additions to Minecraft’s unique universe.