Minecraft to open real-world theme park in 2026-2027
Mojang Studios, developer of the popular sandbox game Minecraft, has announced that it will partner with Merlin Entertainments, Europe's largest theme park operator, to open Minecraft theme parks in the US and the UK.
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Headquartered in the UK, Merlin Entertainments is the world's second largest theme park operator after Disney, and operates more than 135 theme parks in 23 countries around the world, including Legoland and Madame Tussauds .
Merlin Entertainment has announced that it has signed a global strategic partnership with Mojjang Studios called 'Adventures Made Real.' According to Merlin Entertainment, the company plans to open Minecraft theme parks in the United States and the United Kingdom between 2026 and 2027. The theme parks will feature Minecraft-themed accommodation, shops, restaurants, attractions, and more, and Merlin Entertainment will invest $110 million (about 17 billion yen) in the development.
The Minecraft collaboration marks Merlin Entertainment's first partnership with a gaming brand, and the company said in a statement that 'in the long term, Merlin Entertainment plans to expand these experiences to other locations around the world.'
'This partnership marks an important milestone for Merlin Entertainments and reinforces our commitment to reaching new audiences through bold, compelling concepts,' said Scott O'Neill, CEO of Merlin Entertainments. 'It's an exciting opportunity for us to work with Mojang Studios to bring cross-reality experiences, themed accommodations and more to life for the world's largest gaming community: Minecraft.'
'Partnering with Merlin Entertainments is a very exciting step for Mojang Studios,' said Kayleen Walters, vice president of game franchise development at Microsoft, which owns Mojang Studios. 'Merlin Entertainments has the expertise to create world-class attractions and is the perfect partner to bring Minecraft to life in new and immersive ways around the world. This partnership with Merlin Entertainment will not only help grow the Minecraft community, but also provide fans with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Minecraft in ways they never imagined.'
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