Minecraft Reveals Surprising Lore: Steve is a Monster

In an unexpected twist, Minecraft has shared some surprising lore about Steve, officially confirming that he is considered a "monster" within the game’s universe. Players of Minecraft are familiar with its various creatures—ranging from animals and villagers to terrifying monsters—but when it comes to humans, the player character, Steve, is the only one.

Steve's origins trace back to version rd-132328, where Mojang first introduced a mob simply called “human,” which roamed the world aimlessly. Over time, Steve evolved into the official player model, becoming the face of Minecraft, especially as one of the default skins that has since made recurring appearances in official artwork. While players have long known Steve as their in-game avatar, little was revealed about his backstory or lore—until now.

During Minecraft Live 2024, Mojang's annual event, it was humorously revealed that, in the Minecraft world, Steve is considered a monster by villagers. In a cinematic shown at the event, villagers are seen exploring the forest at night, warning each other to be wary of dangers such as “zombies, skeletons, and Steve.” One villager even holds up a picture of Steve, adding to the humor as they debate the appearance of a new creature spotted nearby.

The Community Reacts

Reddit quickly lit up with reactions to this amusing revelation. In a post by user JPmagic_, fellow Redditors expressed their amusement at the fact that villagers view Steve as a threat, much like skeletons and other hostile mobs. One commenter pointed out that it makes sense from the villagers’ perspective—Steve is capable of bizarre and powerful acts, such as alchemy, and even opening portals to the Nether. Others joked about the mischievous ways players often interact with villagers in the game, suggesting that, from the villagers’ point of view, it’s no surprise they consider Steve a monster.

New Biome and Mob Unveiled at Minecraft Live 2024

Beyond the surprising lore about Steve, Minecraft Live 2024 also introduced a new biome and mob. After some information leaked just before the event, Mojang officially revealed the Pale Garden biome. True to its name, this new environment is filled with pale, muted colors during the day, but it turns into a genuinely eerie place when night falls.

The danger of the Pale Garden comes from its new hostile mob, the Creaking. This mob blends in with the biome's tree-like landscape, making it difficult to spot at first. Its presence adds a tense, survival-horror element to the game, as players must be on guard not to mistake the Creaking for part of the scenery.

Though the announcement of the Pale Garden and the Creaking excited fans, Mojang has yet to provide a release date for the new content. More details are promised to be revealed soon, keeping fans eagerly awaiting their next adventure in Minecraft.

Conclusion

Minecraft Live 2024 brought plenty of excitement, from quirky lore about Steve being labeled a monster to the reveal of an eerie new biome and mob. As the Minecraft universe continues to expand with new features and surprises, players can look forward to even more adventures and unexpected twists in the future.