Ghasts are one of the most terrifying and dangerous mobs you may face inMinecraft, but soon, they’ll have a much nicer counterpart called Happy Ghasts. This mob is not only friendly but also quite helpful, so you may want to know when you can start finding them.
It’s always fun to meet new mobs and see what they’re capable of. Happy Ghasts are by far one of the coolest creatures you may befriend, so if you’re eager to meet one, here’swhen the Happy Ghast is coming toMinecraft.
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When will Happy Ghasts be added to Minecraft?
The Happy Ghast will be released inMinecraftsometimeSummer 2025. This was teased during theMinecraft Live March 2025 eventwhen the team said players could expect to have a “ghastly summer” with the release of theirsecond game dropfor the year.
PastMinecraftupdates that have launched in the summer mostly fall during the last week of June or the first week of July, so it seems fairly likely this one will, too. It could launch at any point in the summer, though, so it could arrive earlier or later than expected.
Although Happy Ghasts won’t be officially implemented into Minecraft before summer 2025, you can meet them sooner through snapshot versions of the game. All planned features appear in at least a few snapshots before their release to minimize bugs and issues with them.
Snapshot versions ofMinecraftwith Happy Ghasts could be released at any point. There’s no official news about when this might be, but fresh snapshots are usually released at least once a month, and big features are typically tested several months in advance. The first snapshot featuring Happy Ghasts could be released any day now since summer 2025 isn’t too far off.
How to find a Happy Ghast in Minecraft
To find a Happy Ghast, you must acquire and nurture aGhastling. Happy Ghasts don’t spawn naturally, so the only way to befriend one is to find the baby version of it and take care of it until it grows into a full-on Ghast.
Ghastlings spawn fromDried Ghasts, a block you’re able to find in the Nether by bone blocks in soul sand valleys or one you can craft using Ghast tears and bone blocks. Once you have a Dried Ghast, you can place it in water to make a Ghastling, then wait for it to become a fully functional Happy Ghast on its own or use snowballs to speed up the aging process.
What do Happy Ghasts do in Minecraft?
When left alone, Happy Ghastsfloat around aimlesslyand are passive toward all players and mobs. If you want them to follow you around, you can hold a snowball to grab their attention.
The best part about Happy Ghasts is that they can have aharnessequipped on them, so you can hop on and soar through the sky on your new friend. Up to four players can ride on a single Happy Ghast, so this is one of the best ways to get around or work on crafting tall structures.
While you wait for the Happy Ghast to arrive, there’s lots to explore in theSpring to Life update. If you like discovering new mobs, check outall Cow variantsandall Pig variants. You also might be interested in learningwhen Vibrant Visuals will become available.
