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Notch Teases Making ‘Minecraft 2’ But Also Wants To Make A Roguelike
Minecraft creator Markus “Notch” Persson has hinted at working on a sequel to the hit game, as well as exploring another project – a roguelike game. The news comes after Notch took to social media to gauge interest in two potential projects: Minecraft 2 and a traditional roguelike mixed with tile-based first-person dungeon crawler.
In a surprising twist, the poll results show that fans are overwhelmingly in favor of Notch working on Minecraft 2, with a staggering 77% voting for the sequel. This outcome has led Notch to confirm his intentions, stating that he is “100% serious” about creating Minecraft 2. It remains unclear what changes or new features would be included in such a game, as the original creator no longer owns Minecraft after selling it to Microsoft.
However, it’s worth noting that any potential sequel would not be called Minecraft 2 and instead serve as a spiritual successor. Given Notch’s role in creating the original game, many fans believe he is uniquely positioned to reinvent the franchise without infringing on the work of Mojang, the studio he previously worked at.
On the other hand, it seems that Notch has a newfound appreciation for his office setup and is enjoying the creative process. This newfound enthusiasm may translate into a new game, potentially Minecraft 2 or another project entirely.
In his responses to fan queries, Notch expressed indifference towards which project he tackles first, stating that he doesn’t “really care” about making either one. Instead, he seems more focused on finding joy in the development process rather than rushing to complete a specific project. This shift in perspective may be attributed to having had the opportunity to work on a new game in an office setting for the first time in years.
Notch also warned fans that there is a possibility that neither Minecraft 2 nor his roguelike game will ever see the light of day, citing the fact that he likely has more financial resources than anyone needs. This raises questions about what drives Notch to continue creating new games and whether the prospect of financial gain plays any role in his decision.
The idea of a roguelike Minecraft game is an intriguing one, especially given the popularity of the genre. Fans are left wondering how this new project would differ from its original counterpart, if at all.
Source: www.forbes.com
