Minecraft Life [Alex & Steve] (Minecraft Animation)

#SquaredMedia #BlackPlasmaStudios #MinecraftAnimation #minecraft
An epic retelling of the Animation Life story in the Mojang visual style! Join Steve as he plays through a survival world, but things quickly fall into chaos when the villagers he meets are learned to be in possession of a powerful weapon belonging to Herobrine...
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[@4DR5649]

👇🏼Here who want a part 2 👇🏼

[@dya3659]

I!!!!!!!!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@cpt_illusioner5292]

Part2

[@joeren-ve8vb]

😊😊😊😊😊 wow

[@luismanuelrojo9634]

I want

[@user-kf4fu6jg2w]

MEEEE

[@inspireupliftflow]

Miss the old textures 👇

[@user-dp4or5ow4u]

Not only old textures i miss the black plazma stüdyo

[@deadlysumit1445]

Yeah you are right

[@Taserface__]

They won't keep this animation style, Skyfall seems to be the only one using it. All other animations, including Alex and Steve Adventures, will still be their normal style

[@leyla_1545]

i missed black plastma studios to @@user-dp4or5ow4u

[@B423FG-78]

Yes

[@betea1742]

So this is "Minecraft Life" while the other Alex&Steve series is "Alex and Steve Life"? I love how this feels like an alternative timeline, I just hope that the "Alex and Steve Life" is not overlooked because of this new series. I think the different style of animation is a great way to keep the two series distinct without getting people too confused.

[@hkgaming17]

Let's clear some stuff up for all those wondering. This animation style is just for this particular series (maybe more in the future). This is not the same series as the alex and steve life we have been getting. The other Alex and Steve Life series hasn't ended, and we can expect more from that series in the og style in the near future. Also, please don't have a go at the animators for changing the style or anything about Songs of War. This style looks AWESOME, and there is so much drama and complications behind Songs of War. No one at Squared Media needs this negativity. Now, onto my feedback. The animation was incredible, but that lighting, OMG, it was something special. I can't wait for more.

[@GreatMaster2330]

The animation was very nice, but I find the old style more realistic and better.🙂

[@MinahilFaraz]

Totally agreed ❤❤

[@blazeinfernoX668]

True

[@OrionDragon3241]

Same

[@user-nx6he5yj4f]

La verdad si

[@Vocalrapier96YT]

noae Este me gusta mas

[@airflyy_]

damn i remember the good old days of black plasma studios

[@user-om1wv9qy3o]

Yeah but everything has changes brother and i hope this change will bring a better future for this channel.

[@eunhaeonnie1767]

@@user-om1wv9qy3o why black plasma changed to square media?

[@kojetin5637]

​@@eunhaeonnie1767no one will ever know

[@hkgaming17]

​@kojetin5637 a lot of people know, but its not something we should discuss here

[@mrquanta1432]

​@@hkgaming17What happened exactly?? How do I know if not here??

[@CleanVoyage]

Idk why mojang just didn’t get you guys for the official minecraft movie this is so much better than live action

[@AlphineTheGuy]

observe the leg animations of steve, you will find why. ever since arbiter left, the animation was more janky.

[@RETRO_THE_DRAGON]

Agreed, I’m REALLY HOPING it’s not live action

[@shadowcat3773]

I like how everyone thought Steve was Herobrine but they got it all cleared out later on

[@nersi9936]

this is generally a different Alex and Steve, they do not belong to the series where Steve is Herobrine, this is a completely different universe

[@shadowcat3773]

Yea I know and because of the similarities ppl thought *Steve* was *Herobrine* and I find that detail amusing

[@Mont27P]

Got a big year planned ahead of us. Alex and Steve Adventure series continues starting next month and some big things all throughout the year :D

[@NinjaXD22]

Is this animation kinda like animation life?

[@Chicci]

the original series with the flying things and portal and the ship or this?

[@707Alizeh]

I don't know how much longer I have to wait but I am very happy😇❤

[@Smarty_fangirl-mi5yb]

what about herobrine returns Series 😢❤

[@bleddynsewell]

Will you be keeping this animation style?

[@CardboardIsYummy]

1:50 lmao this was literally all of us on the first nights on a new minecraft world

[@Federico_22]

Me in the first night i was not smart enough for this tactic 😅

[@MKGamerYT1000]

We miss old style and realistic animation 😢

[@meritbeforepraise7625]

I love how its the same story, and yet it isn't. those who remember watching the original are filled with nostalgia and those who haven't are still swept away by the story of a man who really, really, really, wanted his sword back. Given what it does I cannot blame him.

[@Littlemobcraft]

Ey!!!! Attendance Check ✔️

[@DevilGodevil]

First

[@Agus_Kopling505]

Agus was present

[@AJTheSimpIg]

Present

[@SearchingThingsOfficial]

we never got a sequel to the Alex and Steve life herobrine aether episode ;-;

[@salvin_edits]

Yes sirrr

[@DarkB678]

hold up 29 hours!!!! i cant wait that long

[@Arixal1]

Uhh it's 4 hrs now actually... For you it was 5 hours then , use meth pleaj :)

[@it55441]

Oh

[@ErDarrlerror]

Mine is 4 hours 😕

[@Hypercube2017]

3 now

[@SeaScutes]

Mines 3

[@JunkPlaysgamer]

1:57 totally what we do in first night

[@HEROICGAMING..]

Yes

[@Just_Some_Gal]

The animation quality is breathtaking. You guys make it look more and more realistic every time. Major props!

[@skywarriorgerman5765]

I kind of miss the old textures, and it feels a little bit weird, but I nevertheless like the story, which is told in this new series. It is like a new alternative storyline of the known Alex and Steve adventure story. I am curious to see how this will turn out, as well as I Hope to see more of the original story aswell. Cool animations and idea.

[@Vaniaprostudio]

😢

[@arjumandwohra9652]

I also miss the old textures

[@Azorees-oj5zr]

Yeah, I hope that this is just for this particular series and not the rest of their videos.

[@Mont27P]

It is just for this particular series

[@RandomPerson-sf9vd]

I think that most of us here were expecting the finale of the other series.

[@Skyfall_10M]

Yooo Alex tried to knock out Herobrine like she did Steve and got owned lol Hope yall enjoyed this animation, I really enjoyed making it and had a ton of fun!!, lets make part 2 happen!!!!!!

[@SquaredMediaFanClub]

I'm excited Skyfall 😊😊

[@it55441]

You're not fake 😅

[@Adam3065YT]

1st mojang style animation in Squared Media, thanks Skyfall!!

[@pandorumplay9520]

how many people make this kind of animation?

[@jack_themansv4944]

Enjoyed the animation and the style, It looks like minecraft. Though if I would ask, is it inspirational?

[@Waffle66]

glad to see you guys experimenting!! though the old animation style looks better and less awkward. i feel like the old ones are more expressive and the fighting scenes fits more also the sniffer texture feels out of place 🤔

[@elminehuy]

I will say it. As a Minecraft Vanilla fan, I kinda like more seeing the Mojang Style animation rather that the Squared Media ones, but is just because minecrafty, still liking a lot the old BlackPlasma Style one :)

[@brainydude8666]

You all have come such a long way with how great animation life was. Now we got Minecraft life 🎉

[@SUPR3M4CY71]

​@@BeforeTimeofCubing go comment this

[@yto1773]

​@@BeforeTimeofCubing hãy đưa nó quay lại❤

[@anzeigefehler6495]

@@BeforeTimeofCubing Same script would be fine for me, I havent looked at it. Sadly I dont think they will ever bring it back because almost all of the poeple working on it are gone. Btw. why did you copy this here while saying that its useless here? As the writers have written, its a retelling of the animation vs live series in mojang style, I think more as a side project and really a parody and something more funny. Btw. there are many things you wrote with a captial which should have that. Like 70% of your words.

[@brainydude8666]

@@BeforeTimeofCubing uh ok

[@monicalira7861]

​@@BeforeTimeofCubingvocê está mais do que certo soldado é pensa como eu fico feliz em ver um comentário como esse eu sou brasileiro é Minecraft assim como todas as animações antigas marcaram pra caramba minha infância essa animação é uma bosta é eu fiquei muito decepcionado quando fui ver que black plasma estúdios é essa bosta de esquaredia sei lá oque nem sei se escrevi esse cocô direito apoio100% sento seu comentário é pensa como eu sinto falta das animações antigas assisto sempre como posso vamos pra cima né quem gosta das animações antigas é se importa com Minecraft é suas animações dos diretores Antigos por favor eu pessoa é vamos pra cima deixa seu like é seu comentário se for comentar oque eu estou pensando como há eu gosto dessas animações eu peço que apenas tenha respeito...

[@colourful_macaronigenerato951]

This isn't what I expected for what the series to come to! It's incredible, and I can't wait for more of the Alex and Steve series!

[@it55441]

I really like the effects and fighting of the Herobrine 😊

[@spookilydookily]

i love minecraft’s official animation style (the style they use for update trailers). it captures the aspect of the game; simplistic yet beautiful.

[@SupposedlyChase]

I always loved the trailer style animations, thanks for making this. also, 2:38, steve, there’s diamonds RIGHT THERE, get them

[@Waluigi_Robotnik]

Ok, so now that I've watched this I do have some things to say, for a start, great animation as always, next thing may sound negative though, in all honesty I prefer the normal animation style, it's more expressive and tells the story better than the style used in this animation, 3rd thing, when Steve was running away from the village before meeting Alex, did anyone else notice that cute little fox sleeping in the woods?

[@Morphster2018]

Yes, yes I did.

[@Papierkorb2292]

The animations are very good and I like the retelling of the original story, but to me it feels like the characters here are missing depth compared to the original story. It feels like this animation only consists of high tension action scenes (there's a fight, then there's a chase, then steve has this reaction to the stone building containing the sword, then herobrine arrives, then alex arrives, then herobrine arrives again), instead of scenes focusing on the characters and offering a break from the action. For example, in the original animation life, Steve got a dog, which result in fun, slow pace scenes and also emotional scenes when the dog got injured. There were also more characters interacting with each other, whereas here everyone except Alex, Steve and Herobrine are background characters.

[@flipaclipnews]

this is why the original animation life is better; it developed character for every character in the story.

[@Taserface__]

I mean you are not wrong, but it is still only the first episode and showing emotions, feelings etc. is really hard to do without voices. For Skyfall deciding not to use facial expressions as well, he's done a pretty good job in showing us what's going on. I assume the story will obtain more depth and character development in the future. Last thing I got, which you probably already know: I don't think this is supposed to just be Animation Life all over again. Imagine AL but without all the scenes of the animators, it wouldn't really be much different(yes I know, stupid example but I'm trying my best)

[@Papierkorb2292]

​​@@Taserface__Even for the first part, it's still an eleven minute animation and compared to other animations like Icebound, Wither Storm War or the first zombie apocalypse, those take more time to introduce the important characters, the place, the objective etc. We'll probably get more insight on the characters in future episodes, that's true, but I still think that this animation is too tightly packed nonetheless. It's not bad, but contains a bit too much action. I've noticed a similar thing with "Do not eat". Because this is a series of animations, there would even be more room to push these action scenes further back and lower the pace, than with a standalone animation. Writing these stories can probably be difficult, I've never done it, and it's free eleven minute entertainment, so I'm still very thankful for their work of course.

[@Taserface__]

@@Papierkorb2292 You think that the action scenes should've been pushed further back and instead they should have focused more on the characters, I think that since this is a series they can first do some action while still being able to focus on the characters later on in the series. Other than that I believe I fully agree with you. It seemed as they tried to put as much entertaining action in these 11 minutes as possible, which some fans prefer more than others.

[@user-wn4ol7cn2j]

I completely agree, but as a special experiment, this animation is really gorgeous

[@ahmettalhaefe]

4:08 Minecraft Legends

[@jaydioxide]

I love how the fire appears out of nowhere with no sensible source

[@KnowitallMinecrafter]

Nice retelling on animation life, you guys never fail to amaze us with such spectacular animation! 🔥 Can’t wait for part 2!

[@raan2_3]

I want to make an animation like this that is found in old videos, but I have the ability to do this 🙂💔

[@Mijogro]

I think I liked the other type of animation more but it still looks beautiful.

[@laraav2658]

yes i think too

[@Charpollo]

yes

[@scarletknightreterns1893]

NOOOOOOOOO THE CLIFFHANGER!!!! I love seeing that they used to be bros at one point but somehow that was broken and now they are enemies. I am so sharing this with my friend who is going to love this ^w^

[@WesleyTRVOfficial]

This would've been an opening cinematic that would be made by Mojang.

[@stevealex1009]

Ohhh! New style, new hope - Wishing SQM will develop strongly in 2024. Wishing those who read this comment good luck in life. 😍

[@ArtscoStudioShorts]

no only skyfall is using this style the old ones will be in alex and steve life and that stuff

[@stevealex1009]

@@ArtscoStudioShorts Oh. Thanks!

[@HK_Aimations]

Yooooooo, skyfall gone crazy with this one. I have seen the sneak peak and looks awesome

[@bangladesdhaka3770]

yeah that was cool

[@Skyfall_10M]

Yuh damn right!!!!!

[@lganimator]

06:56 Bro just received that miles earth 42 treatment from alex😂🙏

[@MarcelGamerZ]

5:02 Ugh epic to see Herobrine again, it's epic, keep it up, this is cinema 🗿

[@707Alizeh]

An episode of Steve and Alex's love story should also be there🥰🥲

[@Princess_Zahra]

Yesss exactly dear🥺❤

[@707Alizeh]

🙂❤

[@Princess_Zahra]

@@707Alizeh 😞❤️

[@fabianase]

xd?

[@shikochka]

This is truly beautiful animation! I really liked the relationship between Alex and Steve ( Alex also has a trident, which makes me very happy:> )

[@thecreeperking1909]

The animation looks nice and it looks more official like it was actually made by Minecraft. But I missed the old animation style :(

[@sharpblade13]

I loved and will always love the classic animation style of squared media, no animation design can be better than that srsly

[@A120AMIR12]

The fact that you used the music that was in original Brought me so much nostalgia

[@Princess_Zahra]

I really wish there will be a love story for Alex and Steve someday🥺😔❤

[@hellhoundproz6598]

Big reality is that the way the dude is changing biomes is unbelievable cuz till u change one biome ur already traveling at night and ur surrounded by mobs😊 0:22

[@dominicenriquez2428]

I really can't forget on how the songs of war full was a banger! Oh how I wish I could just forget that I watched it and watch it again.

[@PhantomWarden4564]

There are many Minecraft animations in this world, but this one... without a doubt is the best one I've seen so far 💎✨

[@user-dw2cl1xb1m]

Dude, I'm actually shocked on how well this animation was! I couldn't believe it throughout me watching it, But it was 100% worth watching!! Seeing this style really is cool and they way they do it, I hope to see more of these in the future!

[@user-wn4ol7cn2j]

I think this is really great animation! Although, the main style remains in my heart. I'll be looking forward to part 2!! (Alex is my favorite character, I'm glad to see her with a trident :D)

[@miau_the_cat]

This is my second-favorite Alex & Steve series, after Alex & Steve life.

[@Agent_Phoenix_Animations]

I watched you guys since Blocking Dead and all videos after it and you guys never disappoint. It's a great retelling.

[@christianpetit9022]

Mojang, if you’re seeing this, this is what they want (at least some people) the Minecraft movie to look like.

[@ClTHtiB]

Based on how many tridents Alex has I can confirm that this is the alternate timeline of animation life in bedrock

[@King_of_the_Void2010]

They really changed up there style for this animation It really looks like the trailer of the game itself Great job!

[@user-nk7st1el4r]

Part2 please this story is epic

[@4DR5649]

I really liked this type of animation, it looks great and makes you feel like you're watching a more extended Minecraft trailer, the truth is that they did a very good job, I also really want them to go back to the old animation, I like it better and I think it's better, but I still think that this one is also very good and can be taken advantage of, along with the old animation :) Thanks for reading :D

[@hyacinth01]

They aren't abandoning the old art style this art style is just for this series Mont said it himself under another comment

[@4DR5649]

@@hyacinth01 Ok, Ok, thank u :)

[@vermishellka]

As I understand it, this is what happened in parallel with a story familiar to all of us, but in another universe called Minecraft Life

[@kittyshenanigans5678]

I don’t hate this but I like the old style better. Very nice animation!

[@TheGamerhi-ys5kg]

This new animation is good and all but I personally prefer to old one it just gives more realistic vibes and make you zone out on the animation

[@user-zg8zl8lx8j]

i miss this animations never gets old

[@Adam3065YT]

I have a question for this, Is that a next part of Animation Life, Skyfall or a prequel of Animation Life series?

[@Skyfall_10M]

It is a whole new series separate to itself and not connected to any of our previous animations.

[@Adam3065YT]

@@Skyfall_10M So, this animation isn't part of Alex and Steve Life also to the Animation Life

[@bangladesdhaka3770]

@@Adam3065YT i dont know

[@CrittersPictures]

I must say the lighting in this animation was brilliant in this, it was the first thing that caught my attention in this animation and works really well with this style. Fantastic work Skyfall!

[@Craftmine809]

​@@BeforeTimeofCubinghave you ever consider all the cost to make SOW s2?

[@alphaeditz71]

At first I was judging a book by its cover, but after watching it I want to see more!!! I realized it was the same animation style as the old Alex and Steve series just with an older texture pack. AMAZING WORK GUYS!!!

[@BriannSpirit]

I like how it takes the style from the minecraft trailers 👌✨

[@ZakyZakaria693]

Finally the Legendary King of Creepypasta is back. But so Sad this Animation not Continue Series on Alex and Steve Episode Herobrine Return.

[@GlareMaster]

I like the new animation style. I think it inspires more creative ways of expressing characters.

[@josephvelasquez4255]

2:58 DIRT HUT!! That made me so nostalgic

[@GalaxyYT-]

If Minecraft was like this, this game would attract even more players around the world.

[@KeyofM55]

Though I personally like the old textures better (Steve is just boss in those videos) I'm super impressed with how you mimic the Mojang style so closely even though it's your first time doing this! Well done animators and renderers! (I dunno if renderers is the official title lol)

[@TheGuardianXCI]

New story, new beginning and I also really like the more "retro" style. I'm really curious about the next chapter! ✨

[@EmojKRANDLE]

Its funny to see steve running like:"🖐😭🖐" it makes me laugh so hard😂❤

[@Rayan-Gosling742]

Herobrine is always made a villain and for some reason with the ability to subdue electricity. But what makes you think he's bad? In appearance? It would be quite possible to implement a film/series about revealing him as a positive character.

[@betea1742]

I like the new animation a lot (reminds me of Element Animations)! That being said, I still hope they use the old texture with most other animations since that's the style we all come to know and love from Squared Media/Black Plasma Studios.

[@FlameofShadows]

This animation was beautiful!! It not only reminded me of my first world, but it was artfully done and very fun to watch!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@joenilgamerallhailmegatron3509]

I WOULD LOVE TO SEE THE PART 2 BRO BECAUSE THIS IS FIRE LITERALLY🔥🔥🔥

[@rebellem.a.3205]

Noooo, don't leave me wondering, this reminded me of the old days of Black Plasma Studios, thank you for your work and dedication, if it weren't for that we wouldn't have these works of art 💖

[@pandanarian7625]

I know this is experimental so I won’t be so critical about it. First of all, this is pretty good animation it may look quite awkward at times (especially walking yeeesh) but honesty pretty good for your first take on the Mojang trailer style. And would actually love to see where you’d head with this A small tip, mouths would probably help with this, whether you want to make the mouth pixelated is your choice

[@cozy_tictacs5942]

YOOO this is genuinely so cool seeing a change of pace & animating in the style of Minecraft’s official trailer style, and it is absolutely GORGEOUS & STUNNING!! you did so well on this!!

[@FlameofShadows]

I love the Tangled reference in this with the frog on the end of the sword (frying pan) 😂 Amazing work!

[@BaldEagle777]

Whoa this is a whole new different alex and steve story!

[@erikkire8625]

Yeah this new style is something new some definitely will hate it, but i think its a breath of fresh air (and this is based on mojang animations and these are more funny than serious so). I personally enjoyed it. The fights were a bit weird for me, but other than that it was good. Looking forward for part 2. Also herobrine was as always done spectacularly (easily best part of video)

[@Rozhina.22]

I exactly feel the same

[@yanicwilms598]

Agreed, and they kinda already outdone themselves with the „Desert Arena“ fighting choreography. So I don’t blame em. And I think they just wanted to show how inexperienced Steve was at this point… But other than that, I agree❤

[@reidvandervoort5769]

0:37 The camel is floating!

[@redxphones3281]

This is exactly the type of minecraft story I wanna see. Herobrine has always been an interesting villian character to me and seeing him as this all powerful being is so cool.

[@Priya_Tapas]

reason why i love squared media because there is something which make my mind more creative

[@Joyytheflashofmiracle]

in my opinion this is the best animation from skyfall so far ❤ :-D

[@user-oj9ql7fo1o]

I'm looking forward to the second part.😊

[@cutelittleman9284]

I actually like this animation style, I don't know why people want the old one.

[@zackarygorney5600]

We need a Minecraft Batman movie from these guys! Pure Gold!

[@subject14]

LOVE it cant wait to see part two

[@eveningtide]

The animation here is so fluent and consistent! Well done Squared Media, you did it again.

[@Lutfor6137]

New reimagined Alex and Steve series I'm loving it

[@GalaxyYT-]

Steve is actually pretty good at flexibility and skill, I just don’t get how he’s sometimes scared at random things.

[@omegaalpha8380]

11:23 If you know, you know

[@BLAZEYAnimations]

Love this new style, also massive animation life vibes from this haha. PART 2 BETTER COME SOON 👀

[@Blazeious18]

continue with the actual life of alex and steve please i love the videos

[@bryceclark2637]

Steve has See the World difference He has world Knowledge

[@claudiacat4249]

I love it! The animation style is fun and different, I really like it. The old style will always hold a special place in my heart, especially with the sheer realistic qualities of it, but you still manage to convey a lot of emotions with this one and I am really loving it. My only hope is that Alex doesnt turn into a damsel in distress again, I love her character and in my opinion she gets knocked our and/or captured a bit too much in the og story. Idk i havent seen it in a while I might be misrememebering it. Correct me if im wrong ;)

[@user-sj4lm9cj4n]

Although this style of painting is not very refined, I seem to like this type of plot more and the more realistic style of painting is not a bad thing. I hope you can continue to update.

[@cultist5577]

WOW I love the animation style, its looks like what an official Minecraft movie would look like.

[@quantumstudios2516]

The Lighting on this animation is immaculate

[@bangladesdhaka3770]

alan becker and squal media bote are great creator and danbull squal media made bee but i like one think enderman rap that was soo cool keep making danbull and squal media

[@7SRDGamer]

❤❤❤ wow