Minecraft’s annual mob vote is back to divide friendships and set YouTube comment sections ablaze. Once again, we all have the chance to democratically vote on which mob will join the game in the next major update. We won’t know for sure until the Minecraft livestream on Saturday, but history suggests the next update will be Minecraft 1.20 next year, which is likely when we’ll see our new chosen friend in-game. And all three of this year’s picks are absolutely buddy-shaped.
Unlike previous years, though, Mojang has really shaken up the way voting works. The good news is that it's a very easier for everyone to participate. For the 2022 crowd vote, you have a full 24 hours to make your selection, and you'll do so using the same Microsoft account you used to play the game instead of going to Twitter.
When is the Minecraft mob vote for 2022?
Minecraft mob voting begins at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST on Friday, October 14 and ends at the same time the following day, Saturday, October 15. You'll have 24 hours to vote before Mojang announces the winner during the Minecraft Live show on Saturday.
Where to Vote for Minecraft Mobs This Year
This year, there are three places to vote for a new Minecraft mob: Minecraft.net websitein your Minecraft launcher or inside a special “carnival-themed” map in Minecraft Bedrock edition.
To vote within your game launcher, look for the left sidebar tab called “Minecraft Live” next to all your Mojang games. You’ll be able to make your choice right there in the launcher tab.
To vote in the gameOpen Minecraft for Windows in your launcher and look for the “Mob Vote” button on the left side of your main menu to join the world where you can check out all three mobs and vote for your favorite.
There is don't vote on Twitter this year, which means you can change your mind about your vote up until the deadline and also that the results will be secret until they are revealed, unlike public Twitter polls.
