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Behind the Stars: SPACE
In September we released SPACE Creative Toolbox, our third and most expansive toolbox map to date. We gave players the freedom to create and explore within a pre-built world with competing factions and different alien environments. Join us as we dive behind the scenes of this other-worldly creation!
October Roundup
Check out our top picks for Halloween themed Minecraft content, along with a roundup of news from the Noxcrew for the month of October. We had a Java server opening, giveaways and more!
Minecraft Cat Competition!
During MINECON Earth, which aired last month on September 29th, it was revealed that there are changes coming to Minecraft’s cats and ocelots very soon. In just a few months time, cats and ocelots will be separated into two different species, with cats getting a makeover.
MINECON Earth 2018 Highlights
MINECON Earth aired last weekend and there were some incredible surprise announcements throughout the show. There was a little something for everyone, with new mobs, a brand new Minecraft game, and as well as big news for Modders!
September Roundup
It’s the end of September, Autumn is on its way and MINECON Earth has been and gone. What a month! We’ve been to two different conventions, and released two maps, including one FREE Bedrock map!
Noxcrew's Grid Runners
Grid Runners is a mini-game map where you race through different obstacle courses against the clock (and against your friends) to achieve the best possible time! It has been created to celebrate MINECON Earth 2018 and will be available for free at Target stores on September 22nd.
August Roundup
This month we’ve introduced three brand new members to our team, discussed the revamp of our Minecraft Java Survival Server and hosted four fantastic giveaways!
MINECON Earth 2018
With a little over a month to go until the next MINECON Earth live stream, we’re looking at what to expect, from special guests to panels and viewing parties!
July Roundup
Here's a quick run down of what we've been up to throughout July, including two creative map releases, and why we completely dropped off the radar last week.
We're hiring!
If you are over 18, able to commit to full-time working hours and you're passionate about creating Minecraft experiences for the Minecraft Marketplace, we’d love to hear from you! We currently have three staff positions available.
June Roundup
On June 1st of 2017 the Minecraft Marketplace officially opened its doors to the public. The opening of the marketplace gave us as a team the opportunity to return to the map making scene and we now have a fantastic group working full time including builders, artists and a whole host of other talented people who work together to make sure that our maps are the greatest that they can be!
Behind the Monsters: Shark
We're really excited to have been among the first to dive into creating aquatic themed content and we wanted to make it as special as it could be. One thing that we really wanted was to highlight some of the best features from the new update, but add a pinch of Noxcrew magic to turn the experience into something exciting!
May Roundup
It’s been a busy month for the Noxcrew! We’ve released our new adventure map Monsters of the Deep, hosted FOUR giveaways and celebrated the release of Update Aquatic on Bedrock.
Minecraft looking for Switch volunteers
On Sunday May 13th, Minecraft Community Manager Helen reached out to the community in search of volunteers to help test Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on the Nintendo Switch!
Minecraft Switch Edition Update!
The Minecraft Switch Edition is getting an upgrade! On June 21st the Nintendo Switch will be updated to the Bedrock version of Minecraft, enabling achievements, cross-play and more!
April Roundup
There have been more giveaway winners, lots of streams and a touch of exciting Xbox news this April!
Minecraft: Master Collection
The new collection which is available to buy today and comes with a bundle of handpicked items from the store!
March Roundup
March is almost over and with it we've seen the beginning of Spring, flowers, baby animals and... snow?
Behind the scenes of Tiny Footprints
Tiny footprints is a cute and quirky texture pack that doesn’t stray far from the bold, blocky aesthetic of Minecraft but has its own unique charm!
February Roundup
New texture pack, two free skins and a giveaway coming soon?! Who knew February could be so exciting.