The Spawn Chunks 397: Sulfur Cube Springs Into Action

Apr 13, 2026 | podcast

Jonny, and Joel cover the first Java Edition snapshots for Minecraft Chaos Cubed, answer listener email about mini games, and kick around lots of potential ideas for the sulfur cube.

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FROM: TrueCaviar
SUBJECT: Sulfur Cubes In The MCC

Hey Joel and Pixlriffs! I recently started listening to your podcast, and it is swiftly becoming a big part of my time. I love listening to your opinion on ideas that other people have come up with, so I decided to give it a go myself.

At the time I’m writing this, it’s four days until the MCC Hermit Takeover event. The Chaos Cubed Drop is also in development, and seeing as Sulfur Cubes are completely passive mobs that seem to be intended for use in games, and other fun activities, I was wondering if the MCC might make a new game featuring this mob. Of course, this game would not be used in MCC HT, as the games have already been announced, but possibly in another MCC in the future. I would love to hear your thoughts on this. What kind of game would you expect? Maybe something where you have to hit sulfur cubes into holes to get varying amounts of points, almost like a bean bag toss? Maybe a race or soccer (football) game like the ones that were featured in the Deep Dig of the recent Minecraft Live? Any opinions would be appreciated!

TrueCaviar died because he got distracted watching Youtubers bully cute little cubes for points.

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Sulfuric Snapshots

Jonny, and Joel share their initial thoughts on the sulfur cube, its properties, and its potential after some first hand experience playing around with the new mob in the latest Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot for 26.2.