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Minecraft Player Spends Over 200 Hours Recreating Hogwarts Castle

One Minecraft player has recreated Hogwarts Castle in impressive detail, catching the attention of numerous fans online. This latest creation is another example of what is possible when building in Minecraft’s vast open world.

This year has already been big for Minecraft players, as Mojang has released several big updates for the game. Specifically, the Chase the Skies game drop launched on June 17, along with the Vibrant Visuals update. The former brought new content like the Happy Ghast mob, while the latter introduced significant visual enhancements to Bedrock Edition. As many players explore the latest features added to Minecraft, others continue to create impressive structures by utilizing the numerous blocks and items in the game.

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One of these creative builders, known as The Freenix, recently showcased their incredible recreation of Hogwarts Castle, seen in the Harry Potter series. As showcased in their YouTube video, the player managed to capture the architecture of the castle in incredible detail. According to the Minecraft player, the project required more than 200 hours to complete, and it was easy to see why when considering the scope of the design. Beyond building the exteriors of the various spires, buildings, and walkways, The Freenix went the extra mile by furnishing the interior. Many rooms from the series were realized in block form, including the Great Hall, Dumbledore’s Office, and the Room of Requirements, to name a few. They even included the Quidditch Pitch outside the castle.

Minecraft Fan’s Hogwarts Castle Recreation

Despite other fans building recreations of Hogwarts Castle in Minecraft in the past, the reception to The Freenix’s design has been overwhelmingly positive. In addition to the comments on the YouTube video, their Reddit post of the design has already gained over 2.1K upvotes. Some fans claimed this was the best version of Hogwarts they had seen in Minecraft, highlighting the incredible detail and scale of the build. Impressively, The Freenix revealed they were still not finished with the project, and while there is no downloadable version of the map yet, they plan to make one available in the future.

This Hogwarts Castle recreation comes as numerous gamers have been sharing eye-catching builds online. For example, another player paid homage to the Grand Theft Auto franchise by creating the Diamond Casino in Minecraft. Like The Freenix’s castle, this build included an interior that could be explored.

As one of the most popular games of all time, it is only a matter of time before more impressive creations are shared online. Hopefully, the new Minecraft updates from Mojang will allow players to create even more unique designs in the future.

Minecraft Tag Page Cover Art

Minecraft

Released
November 18, 2011

ESRB
E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Fantasy Violence

Developer(s)
Mojang

Publisher(s)
Mojang

Engine
LWJGL, PROPRIETARY ENGINE

Minecraft is a game made up of blocks, creatures, and community. You can survive the night or build a work of art – the choice is all yours. But if the thought of exploring a vast new world all on your own feels overwhelming, then fear not!

Minecraft has no set goal and can be played however you’d like! This is why it’s sometimes called a “sandbox game” – there are lots of things for you to do, and lots of ways that you can play. If you like being creative, then you can use the blocks to build things from your imagination. If you’re feeling brave, you can explore the world and face daring challenges. Blocks can be broken, crafted, placed to reshape the landscape, or used to build fantastical creations. 

Creatures can be battled or befriended, depending on how you play. The world of Minecraft allows for epic adventures, quiet meditations, and everything in between. You can even share your creations with other players, or play in community worlds!

Multiplayer
Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer

Franchise
Minecraft

Number of Players
1-4

Split Screen Orientation
Vertical or Horizontal

Platform(s)
3DS, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii U, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PS Vita, Xbox One, Xbox 360

OpenCritic Rating
Mighty

How Long To Beat
129 Hours

X|S Optimized
No

File Size Xbox Series
1.42 GB (August 2024)

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