The recent wave of self-inflicted video game leaks continues unabated, with Microsoft now at the center of attention following the premature unveiling of several Minecraft features ahead of the highly anticipated September 28 Minecraft Live showcase. This latest development was brought to light by Reddit user ozzAR0th, who discovered an update on the Minecraft Live website that included a ‘Watch the Highlights’ section, suggesting that the showcase had already concluded.
Details Emerge from the Leak
The website teased fans with the promise of “the latest and greatest news from this year’s show,” hinting at exciting new content. Among the highlights expected to be revealed are:
- A first look at the enigmatic pale garden and its accompanying hostile mob, the creaking.
- Insights into bundles and the much-discussed Hardcore mode.
- Updates on the much-debated A Minecraft Movie, which has faced criticism following its initial trailer release.
- Information about an upcoming immersive experience titled Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue.
While these snippets provide a tantalizing glimpse into what’s to come, fans will need to exercise patience as the full showcase is set to take place on September 28 at 10 am Pacific / 1 pm Eastern / 6 pm UK time, where all details will be unveiled in their entirety.
This incident is part of a broader trend affecting the gaming industry, where leaks have become increasingly common. Just a day prior to Microsoft’s revelations, Sony experienced its own leak during the latest PlayStation State of Play event, which included announcements about the remastered Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1-2.
Additionally, earlier in September, images purportedly showing the Nintendo Switch 2 surfaced, with experts asserting their authenticity. The PlayStation 5 Pro has also been the subject of multiple leaks leading up to its September 10 reveal, while the new Warzone map for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 made headlines back in August.
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll talk about The Witcher all day.
