Mojang has announced that *The Copper Age* game drop will be released next week during today’s **Minecraft LIVE 2025** broadcast. Minecraft players are set to enter *The Copper Age* when the update launches on **September 30, 2025**.
A copper-powered future awaits fans, featuring a new style of tools, decor, light sources, storage solutions, and much more. Here’s a breakdown of all the exciting features coming to *The Copper Age*:
### Copper Golem
Summon the Copper Golem using copper and carved pumpkins to help bring your base to life. This friendly automaton removes items left in copper chests and sorts them based on item type, making inventory management much easier.
### Copper Chests
A brand-new block, copper chests require a Copper Golem to operate. Simply drop items into a copper chest and let your Copper Golem take care of the rest by sorting the contents efficiently.
### Copper Golem Statue
When fully oxidized, a Copper Golem transforms into a Copper Golem Statue. Don’t worry—you can scrape off the green patina with an axe to wake them up again. These statues feature four different fun poses that players can choose by interacting with them, adding a decorative and interactive element to your builds.
Copper Golem Statues also emit unique signals when connected to a redstone comparator, opening up new possibilities for redstone contraptions.
### Copper Tools and Weapons
Copper is now an official equipment tier, with durability somewhere between iron and stone. Unlike copper blocks, these tools and weapons will not oxidize, ensuring they stay functional and visually appealing.
### Copper Armor
Players will get a fresh set of copper armor including helmet, chestplate, leggings, and boots. Copper armor is more durable than leather but slightly less durable than iron. In addition, *Copper Horse Armor* will be available to protect your trusty steed in style.
### Shelves
Shelves are useful new blocks that allow players to display up to three items, perfect for showing off your favorite collectibles or resources.
### Oxidizing Lightning Rods
Any lightning rods you craft will gradually change from shiny orange to bright green over time, adding a dynamic visual effect to your builds.
### Copper Lanterns, Torches, Chains, and Bars
New copper-themed light sources and decorative elements are being introduced, helping to enhance atmospheres and aesthetics throughout your world.
### New Dye Art
Dye art icons have been revamped to make them easier to identify, allowing for better creativity and design options.
### Iron Golem and Copper Golem Interaction
When an Iron Golem meets a Copper Golem, the two become friends! The Iron Golem gifts the Copper Golem a flower, which the Copper Golem immediately places on its head—a charming addition to Minecraft’s world interactions.
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That’s all the information we have on *The Copper Age* update so far. Be sure to check back on our Minecraft LIVE topic page to stay up to date on all the news from **Minecraft LIVE 2025**.
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