Minecraft adds tribute to YouTuber Technoblade Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Minecraft adds tribute to YouTuber Technoblade "He meant so much to our community." News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Published on 4 Jul 2022 1 comment Minecraft maker Mojang has paid tribute to YouTuber Technoblade, whose death from cancer was announced last week. Technoblade, real name Alex, had amassed 13 million followers over years of creating Minecraft content. He was just 23. His passing prompted an outpouring of messages from fellow streamers and esports players, as well as acknowledgement from Mojang itself. Now, the developer has gone further and updated Minecraft Java Edition's launch screen with a nod to Technoblade's YouTube icon - a crowned Minecraft pig. Minecraft fans have spotted the Java Edition's loading screen now also includes a crown on its Minecraft pig - a knowing nod to Technoblade from Mojang itself. THE PIG IN THE JAVA MINECRAFT LAUNCHER IS WEARING A CROWN AS A TECHNOBLADE MEMORIAL THAT'S SO SWEET pic.twitter.com/GkO9OnB89O- ThatGoofyGuy (Working on MTH) (@TGGtheStickBoy) July 2, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Technoblade's death was announced in a YouTube video posted on 1st July, in which a statement was read out by Technoblade's father. "Thank you all for supporting my content over the years," the statement read. "If I had another hundred lives, I think I would choose to be Technoblade again every single time as those were the happiest years of my life." "We have been trying to find the words, but all of us here at Minecraft are heartbroken over the loss of Technoblade," Mojang wrote last week in response. "He meant so much to our community and brought so much joy. He will be missed dearly. " We have been trying to find the words, but all of us here at Minecraft are heartbroken over the loss of Technoblade. He meant so much to our community and brought so much joy. He will be missed dearly. - Minecraft (@Minecraft) July 1, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store