Minecraft Live is back on a physical stage for the first time since 2016 — and it brought a $59.99 LEGO set with it. Mojang Studios is hosting a special "bonus" edition of Minecraft Live today, May 30, broadcast live from the Twitch Rivals Arena at TwitchCon Rotterdam in the Netherlands, marking the franchise's most substantial convention presence in a decade. The free stream, hosted by Mojang's own Agnes Larsson, is available now on the official Minecraft YouTube channel, on Twitch, on TikTok, and at Minecraft.net/live.
For Minecraft's roughly 170 million monthly players, the broadcast carries three things worth acting on: a new LEGO set with confirmed pricing and an August 1 shelf date, expected details on when the Chaos Cubed update drops, and ongoing free-cape rewards for anyone watching the stream today.
First Convention Broadcast Since MINECON 2016
Today's event is the first Minecraft Live to broadcast live from a physical convention since MINECON 2016 in Anaheim, California. In the years since, Mojang shifted to remote livestreams and, beginning with Minecraft Live 2023, pre-recorded formats. Today's return to a live stage is not incidental: Minecraft is the presenting sponsor of TwitchCon Rotterdam 2026, giving the franchise a footprint across four separate areas of the Rotterdam Ahoy venue. For the thousands of TwitchCon attendees unable to get a seat in the main Twitch Rivals Arena, the broadcast runs simultaneously at the Cherry Grove Stage and the NomNom Theatre.
Agnes Larsson hosts the main broadcast. This is also the first Minecraft Live without Jens Bergensten as co-host since 2024; Bergensten confirmed he was unable to travel to Rotterdam.
LEGO Set 21591: Twisted Warden Battle
The clearest purchase decision to emerge from today's event is The Twisted Warden Battle (set 21591), officially revealed by the LEGO Group at Minecraft Live. The 438-piece set is tied directly to Minecraft Dungeons II and ships to shelves on August 1, 2026, priced at $59.99 / £44.99 / €49.99.
The set includes four hero minifigures — Kellen, Ren, Flores, and Valorie — alongside a buildable Twisted Warden boss figure with play features and an assortment of weapons. It is the first LEGO set to draw directly from the Minecraft Dungeons II universe, connecting the LEGO line to the sequel before the game itself launches this fall.
The LEGO Group set up its largest Minecraft presence of 2026 inside the Minecraft Arena at Rotterdam Ahoy, with a dedicated booth offering product displays, on-site set sales, a photo opportunity, brick-building activities, and creator meet-and-greets.
Minecraft Chaos Cubed Update: What Fans Are Watching For
The central game-content focus of today's broadcast is the Chaos Cubed update — designated Java Edition 26.2 and Bedrock Edition 26.30 — which Mojang first teased at the March 2026 Minecraft Live and has been releasing in snapshots since. The update adds the Sulfur Caves biome, an underground environment built around a yellow and red color palette, complete with hazardous sulfur pools that inflict the Nausea status effect on players who linger too long. Two new block sets — sulfur blocks and cinnabar blocks, each with polished, brick, and chiseled variants — expand building options significantly.
The headline new mob, the Sulfur Cube, spawns exclusively in the Sulfur Caves. It can absorb any block a player gives it, changing its physical behavior accordingly: wool makes it bounce like a beach ball; ice makes it skid like a hockey puck. The Chaos Cubed update is expected to reach full release in mid-to-late June 2026, with an official date expected to be announced during today's broadcast.
Minecraft Dungeons II: Fall 2026 Launch
Minecraft Dungeons II, the action-RPG sequel developed by Mojang Studios in collaboration with Double Eleven, was announced at the March 2026 Minecraft Live and is confirmed for a fall 2026 launch. The game will be available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Steam, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Game Pass on day one. Additional details on the sequel — and potentially a narrower release window — are expected during today's broadcast.
The original Minecraft Dungeons, released in May 2020, reached 25 million players before Mojang ended its development in 2023. Dungeons II takes the action-RPG structure further, adding new environments, enemies, and co-op play for up to four friends.
Free Capes, Creator Stages, and the Minecraft Arena
Two in-game rewards are available this weekend. The Builder Cape can be unlocked by any viewer who watches through an official Minecraft stream today — the specific claim method is revealed during the broadcast. The Crafter Cape is reserved for TwitchCon attendees who collect three in-game emeralds by participating in three separate on-site activities across the weekend.
Beyond the broadcast, the Minecraft Arena at Rotterdam Ahoy functions as a full fan convention: themed biomes to explore, exclusive merchandise, creator appearances from streamers including Grian and LDShadowLady, and the Minecraft Championship tournament running at the Twitch Rivals Arena. TwitchCon Rotterdam continues through May 31.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was announced at Minecraft Live 2026 at TwitchCon?
Mojang Studios revealed the LEGO Minecraft Dungeons II set 21591, The Twisted Warden Battle, priced at $59.99 and due on shelves August 1, 2026. The broadcast also covered the upcoming Chaos Cubed game update and provided further details on Minecraft Dungeons II, confirmed for fall 2026.
When does the Minecraft Chaos Cubed update release?
Chaos Cubed, designated Java Edition 26.2 and Bedrock Edition 26.30, is expected to release in mid-to-late June 2026. Mojang is expected to announce the official release date during the Minecraft Live TwitchCon broadcast on May 30, 2026.
How do I get the free Builder Cape from Minecraft Live?
The Builder Cape is available to any viewer who watches the Minecraft Live broadcast through an official Minecraft channel — YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, or Minecraft.net/live. The specific claim method is revealed during the broadcast itself.
What is the LEGO Twisted Warden Battle set?
LEGO set 21591, The Twisted Warden Battle, is a 438-piece LEGO Minecraft Dungeons II set releasing ahead of the fall 2026 game. It includes hero minifigures Kellen, Ren, Flores, and Valorie, plus a buildable Twisted Warden boss figure, and retails for $59.99 / £44.99 / €49.99 from August 1, 2026.
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