Summary
- A Minecraft player creates an impressive floating castle design with intricate details.
- The build gained popularity on Reddit, with praise for its complexity.
- The builder spent roughly 40 hours on the exterior and may tackle the interior in the future.
Using the many blocks in Minecraft, one player has created an incredible floating castle and shared the result online for others to see. Minecraft players often use the game to flex their creativity, and this floating castle is a good example of what is possible in Mojang’s very successful game.
This year is shaping up to be an exciting time for Minecraft. Minecraft Live 2025 is coming on March 22, promising a closer look at future content. Among the expected reveals is a look at the next game drop planned for the game. In addition to in-game updates, A Minecraft Movie is nearing its April 4 release date, bringing the blocky world of the incredibly popular game to the big screen. As fans gear up for what 2025 has in store, some are continuing to design impressive structures in the game.
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Among the recent Minecraft creations shared on Reddit is a floating castle made by Old_Firefighter4952. As seen in a screenshot, the building project was striking, featuring an immense level of detail. The castle had a circular base, with its many parts becoming taller towards the center. Perhaps most impressive was the mirrored look of the design. Specifically, the underside of the castle appeared to include the same buildings as the top. However, the bottom was cloaked in shadows, giving it a visually interesting look.
Minecraft Player's Impressive Floating Castle
The unusual appearance of the castle caught the attention of many Reddit users, causing the post to gain several hundred upvotes in only a few hours. In the comments, many gamers praised the design and wondered how many hours were necessary to finish the build. According to Old_Firefighter4952, the floating castle required roughly 40 hours to complete, evidencing the complexity of the design. While only the exterior was finished, they said they might tackle the interior in the future. When discussing the build, Old_Firefighter4952 revealed they decided to keep the underside of the castle the same as the top after seeing how the shadows looked.
This floating castle design is another example of the creativity that some Minecraft players have when building in the game. Since its release, many players have used the assortment of blocks to build some impressive structures. These building projects often take inspiration from real-world locations, while others are sometimes inspired by popular media franchises. For example, another Minecraft player built Coruscant from Star Wars, replicating many of the details of the city planet. In addition, some users come up with completely original designs, which can be equally stunning.
With Minecraft showing no signs of slowing down, it will be interesting to see what gamers come up with in the remainder of 2025. Hopefully, builds from players like Old_Firefighter4952 will inspire even more creativity from other fans.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
WHERE TO PLAY
Minecraft is a game made up of blocks, creatures, and community. You can survive the night or build a work of art – the choice is all yours. But if the thought of exploring a vast new world all on your own feels overwhelming, then fear not!
Minecraft has no set goal and can be played however you’d like! This is why it’s sometimes called a “sandbox game” – there are lots of things for you to do, and lots of ways that you can play. If you like being creative, then you can use the blocks to build things from your imagination. If you’re feeling brave, you can explore the world and face daring challenges. Blocks can be broken, crafted, placed to reshape the landscape, or used to build fantastical creations.
Creatures can be battled or befriended, depending on how you play. The world of Minecraft allows for epic adventures, quiet meditations, and everything in between. You can even share your creations with other players, or play in community worlds!
- Engine
- LWJGL, PROPRIETARY ENGINE
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
- Franchise
- Minecraft
- Number of Players
- 1-4
- Split Screen Orientation
- Vertical or Horizontal
- Genre(s)
- Sandbox, Survival
- Platform(s)
- 3DS, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii U, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PS Vita, Xbox One, Xbox 360
- How Long To Beat
- 129 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- No
- File Size Xbox Series
- 1.42 GB (August 2024)
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
