Summary
- Steve is considered a monster by villagers in Minecraft lore.
- The recent Minecraft Live revealed the pale garden biome and creaking mob.
- Villagers think Steve is dangerous, likely due to his appearance and abilities.
Minecraft has shared some important lore about Steve, revealing that he is considered a monster. Players encounter a variety of creatures in the world of Minecraft, including animals, monsters, and villagers. When it comes to human presence in Mojang's sandbox, the player is the only case.
It all started in version rd-132328 when Mojang introduced a mob that ran around the world and was known as “human.” With subsequent updates, Steve was promoted to the official player model, being the most remembered of Minecraft's default skins, getting recurring appearances in official artwork. But while Steve's origin is known in terms of gameplay, players don't know much about the lore surrounding the character, with various theories about his existence in the Minecraft universe.
Now, Minecraft has surprised its players by revealing that, canonically, Steve is considered a monster. During Minecraft Live 2024, Mojang's annual celebration of the popular franchise, a cinematic was shown in which villagers explore the forest at night and tell each other to watch out for dangers such as “zombies, skeletons, and Steve.” Making the moment even funnier, one of the villagers holds up a photo of the character, while they debate the appearance of a new creature that was recently spotted in the forest.
Minecraft Reveals New Biome and Mob During Annual Event
In the comments section of Reddit user JPmagic_'s post, other Redditors reacted humorously to the revelation that the villagers see Steve in the same way as skeletons and other hostile mobs. One of the comments noted that it makes sense for them to think this way, since Steve's appearance is completely different from theirs, and he is capable of things like alchemy and “opening a portal to hell.” Other comments joked about the things players do to the villagers while playing Minecraft, saying that they understand why they think Steve is a threat.
As well as sharing this unusual lore about Steve, the cinematic shown during the event served to introduce Minecraft's new biome and mob. After leaking the information a few days before Minecraft Live 2024, Mojang revealed the pale garden, which lives up to its name and is a biome with pale colors that becomes incredibly scary at night. Part of this scare is due to the creaking, the new hostile mob that inhabits the place and looks like a tree, making it easier to miss its presence. Despite the exciting announcement, there is no date for the debut of the pale garden and the creaking, with Mojang promising to share more details soon.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
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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
- Platform(s)
- 3DS, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii U, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PS Vita, Xbox One, Xbox 360
- Genre(s)
- Sandbox, Survival
- How Long To Beat
- 129 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- No
- File Size Xbox Series
- 1.42 GB (August 2024)
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
