Minecraft has always been a game of endless possibilities, constantly expanding its universe with new mobs, biomes, and objects. From cherry groves to camels and bees, the game has nearly everything you could imagine. But one feature players have been requesting since Minecraft Alpha’s early days in 2010 is volcanoes.
The wait for these explosive geographical features may soon be over though. On July 31, Minecraft’s official X (formerly Twitter) account shared an intriguing image of a map that immediately sparked discussions across the game’s community. The image names several biomes not currently in the game, most notably a volcano, leaving fans speculating about whether a long-waited update may finally be here.
The map features several other biomes like waterfalls, icebergs, tundras, marshes, and prairies, most of which are already in the game. Others could hit at future additions; while the image may simply be a playful nod to the game’s educational side—the post is captioned, “Geography class is in session!” and closely resembles the Geography Terms poster—many players are hoping it’s more than just a fun social media post.
There’s a chance Mojang could be using this as a subtle tease for a future update that introduces new biomes, including the long-requested volcanoes. The possibility of volcanoes being added has excited many, as this has been a long-requested feature. One Reddit user captured the sentiment perfectly: “A teaser for a full biome overhaul and a volcano biome addition would be the best outcome for 1.22, but I highly doubt it.”
Whether this is a genuine hint or just a clever homage to educational tools, it’s clear Minecraft is always evolving. Fans will now have to wait and see if this tease turns into something more concrete, but the possibility of finally seeing volcanoes in the game is enough to keep the community on the edge of their seats.