Type
Farcical news program
Date
March 2, 2023 – present
Host(s)
Vu Bui
Available on
YouTube
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Vu Bui in the first episode of Minecraft Monthly , featuring the old logo.Minecraft Monthly is a series of normally monthly news videos hosted by Vu Bui , aimed at giving a comedic rundown of recent and upcoming features regarding the Minecraft franchise.[ 1] It is the successor of the livestream series Minecraft Now .
List of episodes
The official playlist of Minecraft Monthly episodes can be found here .
2023
2024
Airing on
Notes
January 26[ 9]
March 6[ 10]
April 26[ 11]
May 30[ 12]
A recap of everything announced at the 15th Anniversary event.
Revealed the release date for Tricky Trials: June 13, 2024.
June 29[ 13]
Showcased the bundle for Bedrock Edition.
The Trial Top, Trial Mask, and Trial Leggings are now available indefinitely on Minecraft Marketplace.
Announces Trial Chamber Legends , released the same day.
Confirms Pac-Man will be added to Marketplace Pass.
September 25[ 14]
October 31[ 15]
December 4[ 16]
December 30[ 17]
Recapped the release of the Armored Paws drop, which included nine new wolf variants , wolf armor , and armadillos . Armadillos drop scutes when brushed, and wolf armor protects wolves from damage as long as the armor is intact.
Highlighted the Tricky Trials update featuring challenging trial chambers , a gusty hostile mob called the breeze , the introduction of the mace , and the wind charge for parkour.
Celebrated the launch of Marketplace Pass and notable DLCs, including Avatar: Rites of Passage DLC , Moana 2 DLC , The Transformers DLC , Kung Fu Panda DLC , Tetris DLC , and SpongeBob SquarePants DLC .
Announced that instead of a single annual update, multiple game drops will now be released throughout the year, with two Minecraft Live events planned for 2025.
Mentioned the release of the James Webb Space Telescope Challenge DLC with NASA and Planet Earth III in Minecraft Education and Marketplace, teaching about the cosmos and the natural world.
Introduced the Bundles of Bravery drop, which added bundles for easier item storage and gifting, and brought Hardcore Mode to Minecraft Bedrock Edition .
Announced the first-ever immersive experience, Villager Rescue , currently in Dallas, Texas, with plans to expand to other cities.
Introduced The Garden Awakens drop featuring the pale garden biome, pale oak trees, pale hanging moss , eyeblossoms , and the hostile mob creaking .
Celebrated Minecraft's 15th birthday , thanking the community for their support and creativity.
2025
Airing on
Notes
January 29[ 18]
Introduced two new pig variant : one for warm biomes and one for cold biomes.
Added new ambient feature: falling leaf particles in the Overworld , matching the tree colors they fall from.
Introduced leaf litter , which can be used for decoration, in furnaces, or to enjoy rustling sounds.
Added wildflowers , which grow in four stages, can be placed at various angles, and are found in meadows and birch forest .
Announced a time capsule to celebrate Minecraft's 15th anniversary, with players voting on what to include.
Highlighted the National Park map in Minecraft Marketplace , with proceeds supporting the Nature Conservancy. Available until January 31st.
Lodestone blocks now appear in ruined portals and have a new crafting recipe using iron ingot and chiseled stone bricks .
Added new sounds for iron-related blocks such as doors , trapdoors , and pressure plates .
Revealed Hello Kitty DLC , allowing players to create a cozy farm with Sanrio characters like Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, and Kuromi.
Announced two new cow variant , one for cold biomes and one for warm biomes.
Introduced firefly bushes , which emit firefly particles and add ambient atmosphere to the game.
All new features, including cow variants and firefly bushes, are available for players to try now.
February 19[ 19]
Showcased new cow variants, which are part of the upcoming game drop and available for testing in Bedrock Beta /Preview and Java Snapshot .
Showcased new chicken variants with distinct colors and unique eggs .
Recapped the warm and cold pig variants revealed earlier.
Mentioned the updated sheep spawning mechanics, where different colored sheep now spawn in specific biomes according to its temperature.
Mentioned the expanded Wandering Trader trades with new items and lower prices.
Announced new cartographer maps which can be bought from the cartographer .
Announced Dungeons & Dragons: A New Quest DLC, returning players to familiar heroes and locations like Icewind Dale, coming soon to Minecraft Marketplace .
Showcased improvements to the firefly bush , with new ambient sounds .
Showcased new ambient sounds added to desert and badlands biomes.
Revealed new desert plants: cactus flower , short dry grass and tall dry grass .
Showcased falling leaves particles and wildflowers as new decorative and ambient features.
Showcased improved leaf litter, which now changes color based on biome.
Announced seven new wolf sounds .
Highlighted the CyberSafe: AI DLC for Minecraft Education , celebrating Safer Internet Day with lessons on AI, 3D design, and digital citizenship.
Revealed new spawn egg textures, making each egg visually match the mob it spawns.
April 24[ 20]
June 1[ 21]
June 19[ 22]
Mentioned that Chase the Skies is now out on supported devices with Vibrant Visuals on Bedrock as well
Announced Community Challenges to themed on Chase the Skies
Chase the Skies on Realms with new Marketplace content
Announced the Vibrant Memories Add-On
August 28[ 23]
Announced the name The Copper Age drop
Stated that no new features would be added to the drop.
October 28[ 24]
Showcased the new Copper Age drop.
Recapped the last minecraft live.
Revealed the new camel husk and parched .
Quotes
“
Minecraft Monthly is a new series where we bring you Minecraft news, sneak peeks, and the occasional unsolicited fashion tip.
„
— Minecraft YouTube Channel
[ 1]
Gallery
Logos
Current Minecraft Monthly Logo (September 22, 2023 - present)
Old Minecraft Monthly Logo (March 2, 2023 - September 22, 2023)
Video stills
References
↑ a b c "1.20 NAME REVEAL and more... | MINECRAFT MONTHLY" – Minecraft on YouTube, March 2, 2023
↑ "SNIFFER EGG HATCHING & 10 YEAR OLD BUG GETS FIXED! | MINECRAFT MONTHLY" – Minecraft on YouTube, March 22, 2023
↑ "MINECRAFT LEGENDS IS OUT + Teasing our new show... | MINECRAFT MONTHLY" – Minecraft on YouTube, April 28, 2023
↑ "GET READY FOR TRAILS AND TALES! | MINECRAFT MONTHLY" – Minecraft on YouTube, May 26, 2023
↑ "TRAILS AND TALES CLASH + NEW SUMMER EVENT! | MINECRAFT MONTHLY" – Minecraft on YouTube, June 21, 2023
↑ "ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MOB VOTE 2023 + DUCKS?! | MINECRAFT MONTHLY" – Minecraft on YouTube, September 22, 2023
↑ "LATEST TRIAL CHAMBERS + ARMADILLO NEWS | MINECRAFT MONTHLY" – Minecraft on YouTube, November 8, 2023
↑ "REVEALING THE ARMADILLO & WOLF ARMOR IN-GAME | MINECRAFT MONTHLY" – Minecraft on YouTube, December 12, 2023
↑ "REVEALING A NEW BLOCK + TRIAL KEY UNLOCKS...??? | MINECRAFT MONTHLY" – Minecraft on YouTube, January 26, 2024
↑ "BIGGEST WOLF NEWS EVER! | MINECRAFT MONTHLY" – Minecraft on YouTube, March 6, 2024
↑ "THE 1.21 UPDATE OFFICIAL NAME IS... | MINECRAFT MONTHLY" – Minecraft on YouTube, April 26, 2024
↑ "TRICKY TRIALS RELEASE DATE AND MORE | MINECRAFT MONTHLY" – Minecraft on YouTube, May 30, 2024
↑ "FEATURE IN THE MAKING... | MINECRAFT MONTHLY" – Minecraft on YouTube, June 29, 2024
↑ "ALL ABOUT MINECRAFT LIVE 2024…" – Minecraft on YouTube, September 25, 2024
↑ "SO MUCH NEW TO EXPLORE!! GAME DROPS & MORE | MINECRAFT MONTHLY" – Minecraft on YouTube, October 31, 2024
↑ "NEWEST GAME DROP! + LIVE EVENT IN MINECRAFT? | MINECRAFT MONTHLY" – Minecraft on YouTube, December 4, 2024
↑ "THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING 2024|MINECRAFT MONTHLY" – Minecraft on YouTube, December 30, 2024
↑ "NEW MOB VARIANTS + BUSHY NEWS | MINECRAFT MONTHLY" – Minecraft on YouTube, January 29, 2025
↑ "EGG-CITING NEWS AND MORE! | MINECRAFT MONTHLY" – Minecraft on YouTube, February 19, 2025
↑ "HAPPY GHAST, LEASHING AND MORE! | MINECRAFT MONTHLY" – Minecraft on YouTube, April 24, 2025
↑ "GAME DROP NAME REVEAL! | MINECRAFT MONTHLY" – Minecraft on YouTube, June 1, 2025
↑ "LATEST GAME DROP IS OUT! + COMMUNITY CHALLENGES AND MORE! | MINECRAFT MONTHLY" – Minecraft on YouTube, June 19, 2025
↑ "NEXT GAME DROP NAME IS... | MINECRAFT MONTHLY" – Minecraft on YouTube, August 28, 2025
↑
"TWO NEW MOBS INCOMING! | MINECRAFT MONTHLY" – Minecraft on YouTube, October 28, 2025
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