Not all baby animal mobs in Minecraft are created equal

last week, Minecraft announced that the game's baby animal crowd is finally getting the makeover they've needed for a long time. So far, these Minecraft Mobs really do look like smaller versions of their full-grown counterparts. Personally, I've always thought it made them look more creepy than cute. Their design didn't really make me want to hug them, but the changes made have definitely changed my perspective on the baby animal crowd.

A new form of MinecraftThe baby animal crowd definitely turns up the cuteness dial. However, some are definitely cuter than others. Mobs is still in development, so there's time to make some tweaks before the official launch. For the most part, almost every baby animal looks good, though. Among the stars and critters of this upcoming update that still need a slight tweak, MinecraftThe fresh baby animal crowd offering is off to an incredibly strong start.

Minecraft's baby animal mobs are reminders that the simplest changes can be the most effective

is interested Minecraft Players can now test mobs, but they are still a work in progress. Although some of the mobs could still be improved, they all look good across the board. One of the biggest highlights of this crowd change is with the baby chicken, though. They actually end up looking like little fluffy chicks running around. The most important difference is that the developers have taken the time to make the mobs look closer to their real-life versions, rather than just shrink-wrapped mobs. Minecraft Making this kind of change is not only a realistic way of looking at baby animals; It's just cute in general. Animals in Minecraft continues to be a beloved part of the game, and will make their kid's version even better.

List of animal mobs that receive a makeover

wolf dog
the cat
Baby chicken
the rabbit
the pig
sheep
the calf
Baby Ocelot

A big game-changer is the difference in eyes. Listed baby animal mobs will soon receive a single pixel for eyes instead of the usual two-pixel versions of the overgrown mob. It's a simple solution that makes a world of difference. The new eyes give the baby animal mobs a more cartoonish look that helps make them especially adorable. It's hard to pick the cutest animal MinecraftBut the new and improved arrival Baby chicken, the pig, wolf dogand the calf Especially those who are probably going to be front-runners. The Baby Chicken overhaul has already created waves in the community, as both its eyes and body design have been completely changed.

Minecraft new piglet character riding a horse

Kitten, pig and wolf pups are now getting their own custom voices to make them sound even more like baby animals. Minecraft Audio designer Sandra Carlson explained the reasoning behind the change, “Instead of up-pitched versions of adult voices, I wanted to let the kitten meow and puppy idiosyncrasies be their 'own' personalities and bring more life (and cuteness!!). Minecraft universe.” I think this tweak in particular is going to be one that really shines. Having a baby animal voice with some mobs will help set them apart even more from their grown-up versions. This upcoming Minecraft The game Drop is not only focused on cleverness. It aims to make animals more mobile.

Real-life kitten, dog and pig sounds were recorded to make these mobs feel more authentic.

As great as Minecraft's baby animal mob changes look, some still need a little work

The most vulnerable of the bunch may be kittens and baby ocelots. Don't get me wrong. I think both of these are still very cute, but they are not eye-catching. Single-pixel eyes don't work for them either. Instead of adding more beauty, their faces look strangely blank and emotionless. In theory, eye changes should work across the board. I'm not completely sold on the different eyes that work MinecraftA crowd of cats, though. It may be best to leave them alone for the time being.

All eleven Kitten mob variants get this new look.

Either way, these changes could be a stepping stone to a cute cat design, as there's a chance the cats could get more tweaks down the road before or after they officially leave. Perhaps keeping the kitten or baby ocelot herd intact can help separate the two from each other. It can also be a good way to compare both designs in-game, so players can offer additional feedback on which looks better in action.

The baby animal mob changes are just the tip of Minecraft's 2026 iceberg

Last year saw a very good fall for the players. MinecraftThe Mounts of Mayhem drop had a lot of cool features, and this year's baby animal change could be a small taste of what's to come for the sandbox title after 2026. In recent years Mojang has had a solid way to keep up with the small and frequent game drops. Minecraft Feeling exciting. This has proven to be a good approach for direct-service-inspired scheduling. The game drop may be small in scale, but the work-in-progress baby crowd upgrades show that just one update is relatively small doesn't mean it's not enough of a change.

What else does Minecraft have in store this year?

now, MinecraftThe 2026 roadmap is kept secret. However, that doesn't mean there isn't already news to be excited about. The upgraded baby animal rush is the highlight of the year, so far, however Minecraft LEGO-loving fans already have something more to offer. New Minecraft LEGO sets have leaked, and Mojang is bound to announce more interesting game drops as the year continues. A great way to crowd the new baby Minecraft to kick off the year, so it will be exciting to see what other developers have planned for the game.