Cryptic messages from Minecraft's official social media channels suggest an imminent copper-themed update. A tweet from the official Minecraft account reads "C U in the mines!" while an Instagram post shows cave walls featuring blocks arranged to spell "CU 29" alongside coordinates "29, 11, 63.54"
Decoding the Clues
The puzzle points clearly to copper - "Cu" being its chemical symbol, 29 its atomic number, 11 its periodic table group, and 63.54 its atomic weight. But the nature of this copper update remains shrouded in mystery.
Copper ore has been part of Minecraft since its Caves & Cliffs update, allowing players to craft various building materials including oxidized variants that change color over time.
Back in 2021, Mojang proposed a copper golem concept during Minecraft Live's mob vote. Though defeated by the Allay, this potential companion mob continued appearing as subtle Easter eggs in subsequent updates.
C U in the mines! pic.twitter.com/2Pq0iG1gHl
— Minecraft (@Minecraft) June 30, 2025
The Copper Golem's Legacy
The copper golem would have introduced unique mechanics - pressing copper buttons randomly while gradually oxidizing over time unless maintained with an axe or struck by lightning.
"This has to be the copper update we've been waiting for," commented one Reddit user analyzing the clues. Others speculate this might finally introduce the long-awaited copper golem.
The strongest evidence comes from Mojang's YouTube channel, where creative director Agnes Larsson visits a real mine after playing Minecraft. Sharp-eyed fans noticed the gameplay footage features a copper-block house shaped like the proposed golem.
While the clues suggest underground copper content could be coming soon, players will need to wait for Mojang's official announcement. The recent Vibrant Visuals update improved graphics last month - could copper be getting similar attention?
