Craft new mines in Minecraft to mine and craft more in the April Fool’s Day update you can actually play

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Here comes April Fool’s Day again, with businesses spending their efforts and resources on “declarations” that often get overlooked. Truth be told, these announcements are merely pranks, so one might wonder, what’s the purpose?

Indeed, Mojang Studios continues its annual tradition of releasing a fun, playable Minecraft update on April Fool’s Day, and this year is no exception!

Today, Minecraft: Java Edition players using Windows PC and other platforms now have access to the special and temporary update known as “Craftmine”. This allows for the creation of endless mine shafts to delve into and explore.

Again, it’s real. You can go play it now.

An April Fool’s Day joke that you can actually play

Instead of merely teasing with a fake trailer or a casual social media update on April Fool’s Day like most companies do, the creators at Mojang Studios went a step further by developing a real-world product specifically for their Minecraft fanbase.

Previously, we had the “Poisonous Potatoes” update, bringing an abundance of starchy delight to Minecraft. For this year, prepare for the “Craftmind” update, introducing the Mine Crafter table into the game.

Here’s a suggestion for a more conversational and straightforward way of explaining it:

“Feel free to pick and choose any mix of resources and items that catch your fancy, throw them all into the Mine Crafter, and voila! It opens up a fresh mine, tailored from your selected ingredients.

Indeed, it implies obtaining additional quantities of those resources as well, which continue to accumulate, waiting for you to gather them until your storage is brimming and your back aches from the load.

After that, your next step is to frantically look for the escape route, as you’ve unfortunately become completely disoriented within the maze you constructed.

Here’s how to play the Craftmine update on Windows PC

Unfortunately, similar to many unique Minecraft updates, Craftmine is only available for Minecraft: Java Edition users on Windows PC, Linux, and macOS systems. Regrettably, t Bedrock Edition, which includes console players – it’s a pity.

To get a look at the snapshot, you’ll initially have to obtain the Minecraft: Java Edition “Craftmine” .jar file from Minecraft.net. When you click on the link, it will automatically initiate the download for you.

Locate the recently downloaded .jar file in your ‘Downloads’ directory, rename it to something like “craftmine.” After that, navigate to the “Versions” folder for Minecraft on your computer which is typically located within “%appdata%\.minecraft\versions”.

Afterward, let’s generate a folder here with the same label as the .jar file, and then transfer the file into this freshly created folder. Once you’ve done that, launch the Minecraft Launcher, navigate to “Installations,” ensure that the “Snapshots” option in the corner is activated. You’ll find the new Craftmine snapshot displayed!

Or simply:

Let’s make a folder here named after the .jar file and move the file into it. Then, open Minecraft Launcher, go to “Installations,” enable the “Snapshots” option. The fresh Craftmine snapshot should appear!

For as long as you maintain the .jar file installation, you can enjoy this update. However, be aware that it won’t receive any further updates beyond this point. Essentially, this is a one-time release, similar to the April Fool’s Day updates in Minecraft, and the peculiar features seen here are not intended for the authentic Minecraft game.

Additionally, it’s suggested to develop fresh realms for exploring the Craftmine upgrade, or at best, stick with saved copies of your current realms, since these experimental builds tend to be unpredictable and may potentially damage your game files.

You can find more information at Minecraft.net.

Some Minecraft updates that will survive the end of April Fool’s Day

If the limited-time, fun-focused Craftmine update for April Fool’s Day doesn’t appeal to you, rest assured that there’s a wealth of activities happening within the realm of Minecraft at this moment.

Mojang Studios has recently unveiled the “Bringing Life to Spring” update across all Minecraft editions. This new release introduces numerous types of mob variations and additional elements designed to enliven and diversify the Overworld, making it seem more vibrant and bustling.

Apart from what we already know, it’s been confirmed that an upcoming Minecraft update will bring in additional elements such as pre-set flat worlds and a “Locator Bar.” This information has been disclosed following the most recent beta tests and previews.

At last, the long-awaited graphical overhaul for Minecraft is on its way! Here are all the essential details about the upcoming “Vibrant Visuals” update, complete with comparison images to help you see the difference.

Today, let’s discuss the possibility of creating mines in Minecraft. I wonder what your thoughts are on this April Fool’s Day update from Mojang Studios? Are you happy that the developers have maintained their tradition?

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2025-04-01 22:09