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Minecraft Live 2023 will feature a mob vote, allowing players to choose which new mob will be added to the game with a future update.
The crab mob is a prospective new addition that has a distinct ability to place blocks at a greater distance than usual.
From October 13 until the commencement of Minecraft Live, players can cast their votes for their preferred mob. The announcement of the winner will take place during the event on October 15.
Fans of Minecraft, the popular block-based builder game, recently got a sneak peek at the crab mob, a potential new creature that may be added in a future update. In a new animated video released by Mojang Studios, the crab was showcased as one of three choices for gamers to vote on starting October 13th during Minecraft Live 2023.
Formerly known as Minecon and rebranded in 2019, Minecraft Live is an event organized by Mojang to celebrate their successful game. During this event, the developer often unveils upcoming features, mobs, and other exciting additions planned for Minecraft in the following year. To involve the fans, Mojang introduced a mob vote to Minecraft Live in recent years, giving players the opportunity to vote for the new mobs they want to see in the game. The voting process took place within the game itself for the first time in 2022, resulting in the seed-digging Sniffer mob winning over the Rascal and Tuff Golem to claim the top spot.
The official Minecraft YouTube channel has released a new video revealing one of the three creatures competing for a spot in this year's mob vote. The animated video showcases developers observing a crab mob from a distance before examining its unique ability up close. With a large claw on its body, the crab would enable players to place blocks further away if it is added to the game. To become one of Minecraft's new mobs, the crab must win the support of players through the two-day mob vote, which will take place online starting on October 13 at 5 pm UTC. Votes can be cast from within Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, the Minecraft launcher, or the game's official website. Despite its advantageous reach, the crab may face tough competition from two other undisclosed contenders.
If the crab garners enough support from players, it has the potential to be a highly beneficial addition to Minecraft. This would open up exciting new opportunities for gamers to create extraordinary constructions. The announcement of the mob vote winner during Minecraft Live on October 15 will determine if the crab becomes a part of the game.
Minecraft is currently available on various platforms, including PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, and legacy platforms.