Minecraft Creator Gauges Interest in Potential Spiritual Successor

Markus 'Notch' Persson hints at developing a Minecraft-inspired game following overwhelming fan support in a public poll.

Markus 'Notch' Persson, creator of Minecraft, conducted a poll on social media asking fans if they preferred a traditional roguelike game or a Minecraft-inspired sequel.
The poll received nearly 287,000 votes, with over 80% favoring a game similar to Minecraft, prompting Notch to state he 'basically announced Minecraft 2.'
Notch clarified that the new project would be a spiritual successor to Minecraft and would not infringe on Microsoft's ownership of the original franchise.
The developer expressed excitement about returning to game development while acknowledging the challenges of living up to Minecraft's legacy.
Notch's controversial past, including his removal from official Minecraft celebrations by Microsoft, raises questions about how the gaming community will receive his new project.