Roskomnadzor has officially denied rumors about blocking Minecraft in Russia. The agency stated that no decisions to block the game have been received, and the topic of restricting access is not being considered. After Roblox was blocked in Russia, players became seriously concerned, but this time there’s no need to panic — you can continue playing on iPhone, iPad, and Mac without worry.
Will Minecraft be blocked? Let’s find out
Where Did the News About Minecraft Being Blocked Come From
Recently, a rumor began circulating online that Minecraft was planned to be blocked in Russia. The alleged reason was the recruitment of children by cybercriminals through the game’s chats and servers — an argument that in recent months has become a universal pretext for discussions about restricting access to popular online services.
The wave of panic started with several anonymous posts on social media. Authors claimed they had supposedly seen internal documents about an upcoming block, while others cited “sources within the agency.” As often happens with such “insider leaks,” not a single document was ever presented.
You’ll still be able to explore Russia’s landmarks in Minecraft
Roskomnadzor responded quickly and announced through TASS that the agency has no plans to block the game. No corresponding decisions have been received by Roskomnadzor, meaning there are currently no formal grounds for restricting access. This is an important clarification: blocking any resource in Russia requires a specific legal basis — a court decision, a prosecutor’s order, or an order from the agency itself.
The Minecraft story fits into a broader context. In recent months, Russia has already restricted access to several gaming and communication services, and each time the public argument was children’s safety on the internet. The pattern repeats: first, media outlets publish materials about the risks of a specific service, then expert commentary follows, and then comes the regulator’s decision.
Against this backdrop, any leak or anonymous “insider tip” about the next popular game is taken seriously. Minecraft is one of the most popular games in the world, including on Apple devices. According to Microsoft itself, the game’s monthly audience exceeds 170 million people, and a significant portion of them are children and teenagers. That’s precisely why the rumor spread so quickly.
But for now, it’s exactly that — a rumor, not a confirmed position from the agency.
What Will Happen to Minecraft After Roskomnadzor’s Statement
A sober assessment is needed here. Roskomnadzor’s denial pertains to the current moment: there are no decisions to block, and the agency hasn’t received any. This is not a promise that the situation won’t change in a month or six months — the practice of recent years shows that the position on specific services can change quite quickly.
The agency currently has no plans to block Minecraft, but only for now
For comparison: earlier, the agency also blocked FaceTime, and many Apple users were surprised by that decision. A similar story occurred with other services as well.
So the right approach now is to play calmly but keep an eye on official news rather than anonymous channels.
Minecraft on iPhone, iPad, and Mac in Russia
You’ll be able to keep playing Minecraft
For Apple device owners, the news means the following:
- Minecraft continues to work on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
- You can purchase the game in the App Store and download updates as usual.
- Multiplayer servers and Realms continue to operate without restrictions from Russian regulators.
- There are no official reasons to enable a VPN or change your Apple ID region specifically for Minecraft right now.
This is an important point: VPN and region changes always carry additional risks for your account and purchase security. Doing this “just in case” because of an unconfirmed rumor makes no sense.
It’s also worth mentioning Minecraft Education — the version for educational institutions. It’s distributed under a separate license and also continues to work without restrictions. Schools and clubs using the game in their educational process have nothing to worry about.
What Should Minecraft Players Do After Roskomnadzor’s Statement
If you don’t play Minecraft and don’t buy it for your children, you can safely skip this news. If the game is installed on the family iPad or Mac, the main takeaway is simple: there’s nothing you need to do right now — no need to delete it, transfer accounts, or stock up on in-game currency.
It’s more useful to spend time on basic things: set up Screen Time and Family Sharing, restrict chat communication for younger players, and check which servers your child is allowed to access. These measures protect children regardless of what the regulator decides in the future. Parental controls in iOS allow flexible management of game time, purchase restrictions, and content filtering — and this works far more effectively than any internet panic.
There won’t be any issues with the game in the near future
The short answer to the question in the headline: no, there are no plans to block Minecraft in Russia, and this is Roskomnadzor’s official position as of today. The blocking rumor turned out to be just that — a rumor, and iPhone, iPad, and Mac owners don’t need to take any action.
The situation with internet blocks in Russia is evolving, and it would be naive to completely rule out any scenarios for the future. But it’s worth responding to facts, not anonymous posts. If the situation changes, it will be announced officially — and until then, the game continues to operate normally.
