Get your fishing rods, it’s time to play Minecraft. Mojang is working with Conservation International to give us a new educational Minecraft add-on called Friendly Fishing. Friendly Fishing is “an epic fishing adventure loaded with everything from tuna and clams to anchovies, sharks, and treasures,” and it’s available now.
The Barracuda is just one of many fish in Friendly Fishing.
In addition to offering up a new place to explore and fish to catch, this is meant to educate players about ocean pollution. As you fish, you’ll be able to catch a variety of underwater creatures, but you’ll also hook plastic waste, which you can then use to craft unique items. You’ll unlock more fish–over 90 types–as you clean up the ocean, in addition to learning about real-world ocean cleanup.
This add-on also features an aquarium to fill with fish, and the ability to suit up for a dive to explore some ruins.
Microsoft is making an initial $100,000 donation to Conservation International, and all net proceeds from this add-on will go to Conservational International as well.
Friendly Fishing costs 990 Minecoins in the Minecraft Marketplace. $5.99 currently gets you 1020 Minecoins.
Also announced at Minecraft Live are the Copper Age update landing next week, the holiday 2025 update Mounts of Mayhem, and an upcoming Dragon Ball Z collaboration.