Highlights

  • Minecraft fans are celebrating its 15th anniversary through awesome fan creations.
  • One player even created amazing Minecraft block art, paying tribute to the game's history.

A talented Minecraft fan online has shared an amazing piece of block fan art, which they have created to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the game's release. Minecraft's community continues to show its talent through unique pieces like this, and this latest creation pays tribute to a huge birthday for Mojang's legendary title.

Although Minecraft was officially released in full in late 2011, the earliest version of the game was released to the public in May 2009. This means that Minecraft is currently celebrating its 15th birthday, and Mojang is doing plenty to mark the occasion. It was recently confirmed that until May 29, gamers can log into Minecraft to claim free 15th anniversary items, and Mojang has even turned to community map makers to create a free in-game map that players can explore to celebrate. Reaching 15 years old and remaining such a relevant force in the industry is a huge achievement for the game, so it makes sense that Mojang is pulling out all the stops this year.

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Redditor zombie2mi_nu shared their awesome piece of Minecraft fan art, which celebrates the game's 15th anniversary by recreating a dirt block with a rose on top using in-game characters. It's a genius piece, and a perfect way to look back on the last 15 years of the game's existence. Some in the thread itself even asked if it was available for purchase, in order to hang it on their own walls at home.

Minecraft 15th Anniversary Fan Art

Over the years, the Minecraft community has rapidly expanded, with new generations joining the game each year. It has a true timelessness that is tough for any competitors to match, which is why fans gravitate towards Minecraft when producing fan creations of their own. One Minecraft fan even baked the game's cake in real life, showcasing how these creations can often bleed into the real world, too. With Minecraft poised to stay popular for many years to come, gamers should expect to see plenty more of these types of cool creations for a long time yet.

Even as Minecraft turns 15, it's hard not to think the game still has many years left in the tank at this point. It is so ingrained in pop culture at this point that it's almost impossible to fail. Recent rumors suggest that Minecraft could be making its way to Steam, which would be an interesting move for the best-selling video game of all time. After all, Minecraft certainly isn't lacking in exposure, and its lack of presence on the PC's primary digital storefront definitely hasn't held it back from success. In terms of in-game content, the upcoming Tricky Trials update promises to bring a ton of strong additions to the game, keeping things fresh, even for those who have been playing all 15 years of its lifespan.