Minecraft’s April Fools update makes inventory management even worse

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Minecraft trolled its players with an April Fools update that removes the inventory entirely.

Minecraft is a well-established game, and one thing players have consistently struggled with is its inventory system. The limited 36-slot grid can be frustrating, often getting in the way of building projects and creative ideas.

So, when Mojang decided to mark April Fools this year, it went straight for the wound.

Minecraft’s Herdcraft update wants you to walk your blocks like dogs

Okay, so the studio totally got me on April Fool’s Day! They released a fake update for Java Edition called the Herdcraft Update, and it was wild. Basically, they said they were getting rid of inventories as we know them. Instead, you were supposed to herd all your blocks and items around like animals! You’d tell them to follow you, have them slot right into crafting grids you put down on the ground, and even use them to fight enemies – like a moving weapon rack. It was a really creative prank, even if it meant I briefly panicked about losing my storage system!

A brief video clip supported this claim, displaying blocks drifting over various environments in a wireframe style and a player character confined within an iron cage.

Introducing the Herdcraft update! Forget endlessly sorting through your inventory – now you can interact with the world itself to build and craft. This update focuses on a more intuitive and engaging experience, letting you focus on creativity instead of management. It’s a simpler, more natural way to play! Learn more…

— Minecraft (@Minecraft) April 1, 2026

The announcement fully embraced its silliness. The fake patch notes described animal herding as a new, thoughtful version of crafting, and even included a humorous FAQ section explaining that how easily players could complete speedruns would depend on whether the animals were behaving calmly.

The community had a mixed reaction. While some people complimented Minecraft for a clever April Fools’ joke – even saying it was better than some official updates – others expressed disappointment. They felt Minecraft understood long-standing issues, like the inventory system, but chose to release silly, temporary content instead of addressing these problems with a useful update.

Continuing a playful April 1st tradition, Herdcraft is jokingly teasing its game, much like Mojang has done for years. Previous pranks included adding potato-themed dimensions, letting players vote on changes to the game world in a temporary snapshot, and even a fictional 2013 sequel featuring chickens that laid diamonds.

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2026-04-01 19:50