Ever since the game’s initial release,Minecraftfans have been using the title’s array of tools to work on creative projects that think outside the box. From managing to get a playable version ofDoom 64running on the back of a herd of sheepto a modder recreating all ofPokemon DiamondandPearlwithin the survival sandbox, there’s no limit to the creativity of the game’s playerbase.
The latestMinecraftproject comes courtesy of Reddit user the_balazs, who took to the title’s subreddit to share their creation: an authentic, North American city, built from scratch. The project allegedly took theMinecraftplayer three years to create and they’re still not done.
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Titled the “North American Metropolis Project,” balazs provided pictures to highlight their creation, having to clarify in the title that the screenshots aren’t fromCities Skylinesdue to the zoomed-out images looking so realistic. There are several key aspects to the city, including a myriad of skyscrapers, two suspension bridges, docks, and a beach with a pier. The more detailed images reveal that it’s also filled with small flourishes, including helipads on certain buildings and an American flag that towers over one of its bridges. It’s an incredibly ambitious project and one that it seems balazs has been working diligently on for quite some time.
As for where the influence for the style of the North American Metropolis Project came from, it appears its designer had several inspirations. They personally listChicagoand New York as notable reference points, which can be seen through the river spanning through the city’s center and several of the buildings spotted in its skyline. Lucky for players interested in the map, they can experience it for themselves via Planet Minecraft, with balazs uploading versions of it ever since 2019. The last update came in December 2020, with balazs seemingly planning to offer more as they invest further time into their model city.
The North American City Project joins a roster ofMinecraftcreations that prove the iconic title isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, with the game still growing its community long past its initial release in 2011. Recently,aMinecraftfan recreated U.A High Schoolfrom the immensely popular anime and mangaMy Hero Academia, while another shared an impressivePokemontower they designed. Although the game has been in the public eye for years, it seems creative fans are always finding new ways to experiment withMinecraft’sworld, whether that’s through imaginative mods or jaw-dropping creations.
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