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Catch up with the latest news and insights from Shapescape and the educational videogame space.
Why Most Organisations Don’t Actually Need a Minecraft Project - And When They Do!
Almost every conversation starts in a similar place: “We think we want to build something in Minecraft.” It’s a good instinct. But after hundreds of these conversations, we’ve learned something important: Not every organisation that wants a Minecraft project actually needs one.
How to Scope a Game-Based Educational Outreach Project in 2026
A practical guide for museums and Mission-Driven organisations
Minecraft Education 1.21.13x: What's New in the Copper, Collaborate & Compete Update
Minecraft Education 1.21.13x is here. Discover what's new. Dedicated servers, MakeCode coding, copper blocks, new mobs, and more + what it means for your classroom.
Educator Tools 2.2: Let Your Students Shine
We're back with another update to Educator Tools, and this one's all about student expression, teacher control, and keeping the feedback loop alive.
Is Minecraft still a relevant educational platform in 2026?
As we move into 2026, we often hear the question: "Is Minecraft still relevant for education, or should we be looking at newer platforms?"
Minecraft Education: Transforming How Kids Learn Through Play
Minecraft Education is a version of Minecraft created to help students learn by doing. It’s used in schools all over the world, turning lessons in science, math, and history into meaningful adventures.
There are now over 1 million Ocean Heroes!
Ocean Heroes launched at the United Nations Ocean's Conference in June 2025. Now, before the end of November of the same year, the educational experience has accumulated over a million downloads!
Students Can Now Restore St. Peter’s Basilica Inside Minecraft Education
What if your students could step inside the Vatican, scan centuries-old artwork for damage, and use AI to restore it, all without leaving the classroom?
The Smurfs landed in Minecraft!
What happens when you take one of the most iconic animated worlds and reimagine it inside Minecraft?
Saving the oceans, one block at a time
What does it take to protect our planet’s most vital ecosystem? In Ocean Heroes, it starts with curiosity, a wetsuit, and a few brave clicks.
New Tools for Educators using Minecraft Education
This open-source Minecraft Education Add-On is designed with educators and creators in mind.
Games in Education: Why it makes sense
Merging entertainment with education, the ways that Shapescape is putting to use are setting a whole new benchmark for effective learning.