If you loved crawling through dungeons in Minecraft and always felt the franchise deserved a deeper action-RPG experience — the leaks have good news for you. Meet Project Spicewood, the codename for what appears to be Mojang’s most ambitious spin-off since Minecraft Dungeons. Here’s every leaked detail in one place.
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Minecraft Project Spicewood — Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Codename | Project Spicewood / Minecraft Spicewood |
| Type | Action-RPG Spin-Off |
| Predecessor | Minecraft Dungeons (2020) |
| In Development Since | ~2023 (approx. 2+ years) |
| Leaked Release Window | Q2 2026 |
| Leak Source | @X0X_LEAK (March 2025) + Reddit roadmap |
| Official Confirmation | ❌ None yet from Mojang |
What Is Project Spicewood?
Project Spicewood is a rumoured new Minecraft spin-off game reportedly serving as a sequel to Minecraft Dungeons — the 2020 dungeon crawler that earned impressive ratings from fans and critics alike.
The first major leak appeared as a single image showcasing Mojang’s content schedule for 2025, 2026, and 2027, with the Spicewood logo standing out alongside a planned Q2 2026 release window and a follow-up update in Q3 2026.
Sharp-eyed fans also noticed that the Spicewood logo contains text written in the Illager font from Minecraft Dungeons — decoding it reveals the phrase “vertical slice,” which in game development means a working prototype that lets you experience all major systems and mechanics. AiScore That’s a meaningful breadcrumb.
Leaked World Areas & Zones
A more recent leak from data miners @XOXLEAK lists several main areas and points of interest expected in Spicewood: Indian Super League
| Region | Key Locations |
|---|---|
| Honeycomb Fields | Undermill, Farm, Island, Lake, Forest |
| Desert | Cliff, Fortress, Mountain, Village, Icelagoon |
| Forest | Deep Dark Entrance, Outpost Entrance, Witchzone, Shady Forest |
| Town | Details unknown |
Boss Fight & Ancient City Portal Twist
Leaked screenshots reveal blocky heroes charging into battle against a massive boss in a cavernous setting, with upgraded visuals over the original Dungeons game, suggesting a more expanded action-RPG experience. Khel Now
One of the most exciting fan theories? Leaked imagery shows a new Warden-like boss coming through the portal found at the centre of Ancient City structures — strongly hinting that the Ancient City portal in vanilla Minecraft may finally function as an actual gateway in Spicewood. SportyTrader
Bonus Spin-Off: Minecraft Blast
Not a fan of dungeon crawlers? There’s another spin-off already in testing. Mojang Studios is teaming up with King — creators of Candy Crush Saga — on Minecraft Blast, a new free-to-play mobile puzzle game featuring coloured block-matching gameplay. Indian Super League Limited regional tests are already underway.
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FAQs
Q1. Is Minecraft Spicewood officially confirmed by Mojang?
No — as of now, Mojang has not officially confirmed or denied the existence of Project Spicewood, so all details should be treated as unverified leaks until an official announcement is made. Indian Super League
Q2. When is the next Minecraft spin-off game releasing?
Based on the leaked three-year roadmap, Minecraft Spicewood is allegedly targeting a Q2 2026 release window, with a follow-up content update planned for Q3 2026.
