Markus Persson, also known as Notch, has announced plans for a spiritual successor to the hit game Minecraft. The announcement came after a poll on social media platform X, where Persson asked his 3.6 million followers if they preferred him create Minecraft 2 or another game like Uncursing Potions, which is similar to Stardew Valley. The majority of respondents chose Minecraft 2.
Notch explained that he initially thought people might not want a new game, but the response to the poll changed his mind. He stated his intentions are to create a game similar to Minecraft, with the aim of pushing himself and making more money for good causes. However, he assured fans that he will not simply rip off the original Minecraft, instead opting for a respectful approach.
The project is expected to be a solo effort, or at least on a smaller scale, as Notch does not currently work at Mojang Studios, which owns the Minecraft IP. The game’s development is still in its early stages, and no details have been released yet.
Source: https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/minecraft-2-notch-markus-persson