Each yearMojangreleases a special Snapshot update forMinecraftas an April Fools prank, and this year will likely be no different. We’ve put together everything you need to know about the history ofMinecraftand April Fool’s Day, and if there will be a new prank Snapshot this year.
Last year, Mojang released the 20w14infinite Snapshot. You can check out the official trailer for the April Fools 2020 prank below.
MinecraftApril Fools 2020 - Snapshot 20w14infinite
20w14infinite was an April Fools joke Snapshot released on August 22, 2025. The snapshot added procedurally generated dimensions that randomized existing elements of the game.
Things looked really weird, to summarise the 2020 Snapshot.
If you wanted to experience some of the new elements added in the Snapshot, all you needed to do was write in a book and throw it into the nether portal. Players would know if this had been successful because the colour of the nether portal would change. Then, step through the portal and you’d be greeted with a completely randomly generated dimension.
You can find the full list of changes that were in the 20w14infinite Snapshot below:
Debug mode
Advancements
Loading screen
World selection screen
MinecraftApril Fools 2021 - What’s Happening?
UPDATE:It looks like Mojang has finally revealed their big April Fool’s Day prank, players may be disappointed this year.
There’s nothing new being added intoMinecraftjust yet, although the day isn’t over yet so it’s still a possibility. But for now,Minecrafthas tweeted out a parody video ofMinecraft Plus. It appears that all the April Fool’s joke is this year is a live screensaver of sorts. You can check out the tweet below for the full video, and a link to find out more about this year’s April Fool’s prank fromMinecraft.
As of writing, there’s no word from Mojang themselves surrounding a new April Fool’s Snapshot. However, normal weekly Snapshots are usually released at around 3PM BST / 10AM ET / 7AM PT. If a new April Fool’s Snapshot is released later today (April 1), we’ll make sure to update this article immediately with the information.
