Mojang Pays Tribute To Technoblade On The Minecraft Loading Screen

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Mojang Pays Tribute To Technoblade On The Minecraft Loading Screen


The death of Minecraft YouTuber Technoblade (opens in new tab) last week after a year-long struggle with cancer drew an outpouring of tributes from fellow streamers and Minecraft content creators. Shortly thereafter, Minecraft studio Mojang also paid its respects to the streamer by making a subtle but important change to the Minecraft Java Edition loading screen.



Mojang sent its own tribute tweet to Technoblade on July 1st, when his death was first revealed.



We have been trying to find the words, but all of us here at Minecraft are heartbroken over the loss of Technoblade. He was a great friend and brought joy to our community.  Blogging He will be greatly missed. July 1, 2022



"We have been trying for the words, but all the people here at Minecraft are heartbroken by the loss Technoblade," the studio wrote. "He meant so much to our community and brought so much joy. He will be dearly missed."



Not long after that, Minecraft fans began noticing a more unique and lasting tribute to Technoblade on the Minecraft Java Edition loading page: A previously nondescript pig in the background of the scene is now wearing a crown, a quiet but unmistakable nod to Technoblade's famed crowned pig avatar and YouTube (opens in new tab) icon.



It's not clear at this point whether the change will be permanent, although I expect it will be. The change has been a huge success in the Minecraft community. The Techno Updates account tweeted about the change and it has received more than 237,000 likes.