Countdown to Minecraft Live 2024 Event

The highly anticipated Minecraft Live event has announced the official dates for its upcoming showcase, where developers will unveil new updates and features for the game. Set to take place on September 28, the event will be live-streamed across the official Minecraft website, as well as the game’s YouTube and Twitch channels.

Though the event is still on the horizon, fans are already counting down the days to see what exciting updates will be introduced in this new format.

When will Minecraft Live 2024 occur?

Official Announcement from Minecraft

The Minecraft Live event will kick off on September 28 at 1 PM EDT. However, the timings will vary across different time zones. Below is a list of the event timing for various locations:

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 5 PM
Indian Standard Time (IST): 10:30 PM
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): 10 AM
Central Daylight Time (CDT): 12 PM
Brazilian Time (BRT): 2 PM
China Standard Time (CST): 1 AM
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): 3 AM
Japan Standard Time (JST): 2 AM
Moscow Standard Time: 8 PM
New Zealand Standard Time: 5 AM

Below is the live countdown timer leading up to the moment Mojang Studios reveals all the new features set to enhance the gameplay experience.

The excitement for this event is palpable, as it marks a shift from the traditional format. Developers recently announced a change in the update structure for Minecraft. Instead of hosting the event once a year to reveal a single major update (like 1.21), the developers will now hold the event biannually.

This new approach will include smaller, more frequent updates, allowing the development team at Mojang Studios to deliver more content in shorter timeframes—something players have been eager for. These frequent updates are expected to keep the game fresh and engaging.

As for the specifics of the upcoming update, there is yet to be detailed information about which features will be announced. However, players can anticipate the introduction of new functionalities or enhancements to existing elements of the game.

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