A forgotten piece of gaming history has been unearthed. After over a decade of obscurity, a playable prototype of the canceled LEGO Minecraft game, Brickcraft, has finally resurfaced—thanks to the efforts of a dedicated fan group.
Back in 2012, Mojang—the developer behind Minecraft—entered into negotiations with LEGO to create a crossover game that would merge the creative building of Minecraft with LEGO’s iconic plastic bricks. The game, dubbed Brickcraft, was in development but ultimately canceled after the two companies clashed over LEGO’s brand restrictions. Disagreements led Mojang to walk away from the project, and Brickcraft quietly disappeared into gaming legend.
For years, this unreleased spin-off remained elusive. But now, as of June 2025, the hunt is over. As reported by GamesRadar, the Omniarchive community—a group dedicated to preserving Minecraft history—has successfully discovered and preserved a playable build of Brickcraft. They announced the breakthrough on June 26, giving fans their first look at a June 2012 prototype of the game.
According to the Omniarchive team, the build appears to be one of the last versions developed before the project was terminated. Though it has some performance issues, the prototype includes a functional multiplayer mode, and fans have already begun developing mods to improve compatibility and access.
Brickcraft would have taken Minecraft’s sandbox formula and layered it with LEGO’s trademark style—think LEGO pieces, character designs, and structures—creating a visual and gameplay hybrid unique from both franchises.
While Mojang and LEGO eventually found success through official LEGO Minecraft sets, the game that could have united both worlds never officially materialized—until now.
This rare find offers fans a nostalgic glimpse into what might have been. More importantly, it shows the power of community in video game preservation, with fan-led platforms like Omniarchive helping to protect gaming’s lost chapters.
With a playable prototype now in the wild, Brickcraft has finally escaped obscurity—bringing joy to fans of both blocky giants in the gaming world.