Gamemode One has announced AI Players, a new Minecraft Marketplace add-on that aims to replicate the unpredictable joy of multiplayer without requiring a single internet connection. Launching on September 15, 2026, the add-on introduces AI-controlled companions that look and behave like real Minecraft players, making decisions based on their surroundings and giving meaning to what would otherwise be a single-player session.
Getting started seems simple enough. Players activate the add-on, load their world, and use an in-game admin device to invite AI players to the session. From there, companions get to work, chopping wood, mining, exploring, and fighting hostile mobs alongside the player. According to Gamemode One, the AI is designed to surprise and sometimes confuse, which is a deliberate design choice meant to reflect the unpredictability that makes real multiplayer sessions worth talking about afterwards.
The studio, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, has been clear about the inspiration behind the project. “Our team wanted the fun and chaos of playing Minecraft multiplayer with your best friends, even when all your friends are offline,” said Tian Figg of Gamemode One. This philosophy seems to shine through in every aspect of the add-on. AI companions have their own goals and make their own choices, meaning they don’t just follow the player. They function as independent characters in the world, which should keep the interactions fresh rather than scripted.
Replayability seems to be a strong point here. Gamemode One emphasized that no two sessions with AI players will play out the same, whether it’s getting lost together underground or stumbling upon a village after a long wander. Each world generates its own stories, and AI companions are designed to be a meaningful part of those moments rather than serving as background decoration.
AI Players is now available on the Minecraft Marketplace, priced at 830 Minecoins. For more information, players can go to the Minecraft Marketplace and search for AI players by Gamemode One.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AI players for Minecraft?
AI Players is a Minecraft Marketplace add-on developed by Gamemode One that introduces AI-controlled companions to your world. These companions look and behave like real players, making their own decisions and joining you in exploring, building, and surviving.
When are AI players available and how much does it cost?
AI Players was launched on September 15, 2026 and is now available on the Minecraft Marketplace for 830 Minecoins.
Do you need an internet connection to use AI Players?
No. AI Players is designed to work completely offline, meaning you can enjoy the multiplayer experience without an internet connection or other players available.
Can you control what the AI players do in your world?
Players use an in-game admin device to invite AI players into their world, but the companions then operate independently. They have their own goals and make their own decisions, just like real players would.
What platforms is AI Players available on?
AI Players is available through Minecraft Marketplace, which is accessible on all platforms that support Minecraft’s Marketplace add-on system.
