If you're a fan of Minecraft, you'll be pleased to hear that its developers at Mojang have no intention of integrating generative artificial intelligence into their creative process. While generative AI is increasingly making waves across the gaming industry—from Activision employing it in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to Microsoft’s Muse project aimed at generating game concepts—Mojang remains committed to the human-driven innovation that made Minecraft the world's best-selling game, with over 300 million copies sold.
According to Minecraft Vanilla game director Agnes Larsson, “For us, Minecraft is about creativity and creating. It’s important that it makes us feel happy to create as humans. That’s a purpose—it makes life look beautiful. So, we really want it to be our teams that make our games.” Executive producer Ingela Garneij echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that the unique spark of creativity in Minecraft is difficult to replicate through AI. She noted, “Creativity is something you need to experience as humans. You need to meet face-to-face to truly understand the values, principles, and ecosystem of Minecraft. It’s so massive—it’s like a planet.”
Despite the growing trend toward digital tools, Mojang continues to focus on enhancing the original game rather than introducing new versions. The upcoming Vibrant Visuals update is set to refresh the blocky world, and Mojang remains firm in keeping Minecraft ad-free and paid. This dedication to preserving the essence of the game aligns perfectly with their decision to avoid generative AI in their development process. For more details on upcoming updates, check out the announcements from Minecraft Live 2025.
