6 joke updates that deserve to be in Minecraft

Minecraft has introduced a host of joke features to the game over the years, especially during April Fool's Day joke updates. These were hilarious takes on classic features from the game and players always looked forward to discovering them in the game before they were removed. While most of these changes were meant as a joke, there are a few that deserve to stay beyond the temporary timing of the update.

Here are the six joke updates that deserve a permanent spot in Minecraft.

NOTE: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinion.

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3D edition and other joke updates that should be added to Minecraft

1) Love and Hugs

The Pink Wither is perhaps one of the most hilarious updates in Minecraft (Image via Mojang Studios)

Love and Hugs is one of the most popular April Fool's jokes in Minecraft that was introduced with the Java Edition 15w14a snapshot. It was themed around love and transformed many hostile mobs into cute and cuddly creatures. The highlight of the update was the hilarious pink wither boss mob.

The update turns the wither pink and gives zombie piglins heart-shaped swords. Additionally, damaging mobs will emit cute hearts instead of dealing damage, making it a heart-warming mode for players who love a cozy experience.

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2) Minecraft 3D edition

3D Edition takes heavy inspiration from Doom and other games from the 1990s. (Image via Mojang Studios)

Minecraft 3D Edition is a joke version that was officially called the MineCraft 3D: Memory Block Edition. It was released in 2019 and was heavily based on the popular pixel-themed games of the 1990s.

The snapshot featured an 8-bit display and music, with a HUD that represented games from the 1990s. It had major influences and references to Doom and featured hilarious additions such as a nerd creeper in a lab coat. The mode also features funny cheats that can be directly typed using the keyboard, similar to games of that time.

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3) Infinite dimension

This update adds millions of unique dimensions to the game. (Image via Mojang Studios)

Snapshot 20w14∞ introduced over 2,147,483,647 dimensions that could be accessed by throwing a book and quill through a Nether portal. Once players crossed the portal, they were transported to infinite realms that did not end.

The snapshot introduced millions of such procedurally generated domains that can be explored. Paired with the haunting yet familiar music by C418, it is a great adventure you can embark on. The endless domains are also great places to create unique mega-builds.

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4) The vote update

This is one of the most hilarious April Fool's updates in the game's history. (Image via Mojang Studios)

The vote update is a fun and interesting April Fool's joke added as part of the 23w13a_or_b in 2023. It introduces a host of choices that are presented to players — each of these choices affects the way the world behaves or looks like. It also holds special votes that can transform players into unique mobs such as cows, sheep, zombies, and even the ender dragon.

One of the most interesting aspects of the vote was introducing moon cows and air blocks. Passing this vote will introduce cows that can fly players to a unique moon biome. It features an interesting terrain generation that is one of the coolest April Fool's features on this list.

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5) Trendy update

This snapshot introduces a host of futuristic items. (Image via Mojang Studios)

The Trendy update was introduced in 2016 and it is one of the coolest April Fool's features added to the game. It was themed around a futuristic version of Minecraft and included a host of technological blocks.

The update introduced Reality Vision goggles which display a unique minimap overlay when worn on the head. Additionally, the update also introduces USB charging blocks, ankle monitors, and more. It also contains a smarter watch item that sends achievements and milestones. notifications and push messages.

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6) Poisonous potato

Potato dimension adds a host of features. (Image via Mojang Studios)

The poisonous potato is the latest April Fool's update introduced with 24w14potato in 2024. It features a unique potato-themed update that introduces a vast potato dimension. It is a hilarious take on the poisonous potato, which is considered one of the most useless blocks.

The potato dimension features unique blocks such as the Floatato, which is a cloud version of a potato as well as floatater, which are flying blocks. Players can attach to these blocks as well as other blocks using the lashing potato, a unique type of grappling hook introduced in the update. It also introduces hilarious items such as mashed potatoes, hash browns, peeled potatoes, and others.

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