Minecraft: Build The Earth Updates NYC Recreation Progress
MineFact shares progress on recreating NYC in Minecraft, covering Lower Manhattan with 50,000+ buildings. Volunteers sought for the ongoing project.
The Build The Earth project, led by YouTuber MineFact, continues to recreate New York City at a 1:1 scale in Minecraft, focusing primarily on Lower Manhattan. Now in its fifth year, the project boasts over 50,000 buildings, covering nearly 700 square kilometers.
Key facts
- The project covers significant areas of Lower Manhattan as of 2023-10-31.
- More than 50,000 buildings have been constructed in the Minecraft recreation.
- Liberty Island and its Statue of Liberty are among the completed areas.
- Remaining regions include all of Manhattan south of Canal Street except the Financial District.
- The project seeks volunteers of all skill levels to assist in the detailed recreation.
Impact / What’s next
Players experience a highly detailed version of Lower Manhattan, with real-world accuracy being a standout feature. Areas such as Liberty Island, NoHo, SoHo, and Chinatown have been completed, while the Bronx and Staten Island are pending. Volunteers are invited to contribute, with guidance and starter builds available to newcomers.
The project aims to expand its coverage throughout the New York City boroughs, relying on the ongoing support of a large community of volunteers to push boundaries in virtual urban construction.