In exciting news for gamers worldwide, Markus Persson, famously known as Notch, the creator of Minecraft, has announced his intention to work on a new game that he has described as a "spiritual successor" to the classic game, unofficially titled Minecraft 2. This announcement was made through a series of tweets on his personal X (formerly Twitter) account, sending fans into a frenzy of excitement and anticipation.

Minecraft remains one of the most successful games in history, with over 300 million copies sold. Notch founded Mojang and developed the iconic game before selling it to Microsoft in 2014 for $2.5 billion.

In his recent tweets, Notch asked his followers whether they would prefer a sequel to Minecraft or an entirely new type of game, such as a roguelike. Although the idea is still in its early stages, Notch confirmed his readiness to return to game development with full force and is prepared to make the idea of "Minecraft 2" a reality if the fans are enthusiastic about it.

Notch also acknowledged the difficulty of satisfying fans, especially with games that are sequels to legendary titles, but he believes that this venture is worth it. He stated that he will focus on delivering something original and different while respecting the work of Mojang and Microsoft and not infringing on their rights. Additionally, he expressed his willingness to collaborate with them if they are interested in working on the new game.

These statements have left fans eager to know what comes next, especially with Notch's assurance that he will use his profits for beneficial projects. The question on everyone's mind is: Will Minecraft 2 become a reality, or will we witness a new adventure from Notch?