Blockworks is a London-based Minecraft creative studio and Marketplace launch partner, renowned for award-winning builds for brands like Warner Bros., the V&A Museum, and the United Nations, with 100 million+ downloads.
115
Products
4.1
Avg Rating
907.1K
Total Ratings
2.5M
Est. Revenue
327
Avg Price
4.5
Blockworks – Minecraft Marketplace Creator Profile
Award-winning Minecraft build team that has delivered 300+ projects for major brands, cultural institutions, and the Minecraft Marketplace, with 70+ marketing awards including a Peabody and 11 Cannes Lions.
Blockworks is arguably the most prestigious name in professional Minecraft content creation. Founded around 2012-2013 by James Delaney, a Cambridge Architecture graduate, the studio started as four friends who shared a love of building in Minecraft. That informal beginning has evolved into a globally recognized creative studio with over 30 team members, 300+ completed projects, and 100 million downloads of their Minecraft worlds.
The studio's accolades are staggering for a company built on a video game platform: 70+ major marketing awards, including a Peabody Award and 11 Cannes Lions. These are not gaming industry prizes -- they are the same awards that major advertising agencies and film studios compete for, and Blockworks has won them through Minecraft builds. The Uncensored Library, created in collaboration with Reporters Without Borders, used Minecraft to circumvent press censorship by housing banned journalism inside a virtual building. The project won international recognition and demonstrated that Minecraft could be a medium for serious social impact.
On the Marketplace, Blockworks has been a partner since the 2017 launch. Their 115 products represent a smaller catalog than many competitors, but the production value is consistently high. Blockworks maps are known for completely remaking how Minecraft looks and plays -- they bring custom textures, original storylines, redesigned mobs, and minigames into cohesive experiences. Automaton Dreams, set in a holographic landscape projected by a giant robot, exemplifies their approach of building entire aesthetic worlds rather than just functional maps.
The client list reads like a who's who of global brands and institutions: Warner Bros., PepsiCo, Verizon, Xbox, Kellogg's, Merck, the European Commission, the V&A Museum, the United Nations, and the University of Cambridge. Agency partners include Ogilvy, Dentsu, Edelman, McCann, and Wieden+Kennedy. Blockworks has also been working with Minecraft: Education Edition since its 2016 release, producing educational content that has been used in schools worldwide.
Delaney also serves as chairperson of Block by Block, a nonprofit organization that uses Minecraft for community participation in urban design. This connection between gaming, architecture, and civic engagement reflects the studio's broader philosophy that Minecraft is more than entertainment -- it is a design tool with real-world applications.
Specialties
Brand Campaigns
Projects for Warner Bros., PepsiCo, Verizon, Xbox, Kellogg's -- Minecraft as marketing platform
Cultural/Institutional
V&A Museum recreation, United Nations projects, European Commission builds
Social Impact
The Uncensored Library (with Reporters Without Borders) -- banned journalism preserved in Minecraft
Education
Minecraft: Education Edition content since 2016, including ancient world recreations
Marketplace Maps
Automaton Dreams, original adventure worlds with custom textures and redesigned mobs
Architectural Recreations
Villa Rotonda (with RIBA), 1700s Exeter (with Royal Albert Memorial Museum)
Consulting
Full-service Minecraft project ideation, development, and delivery for external clients
Release Activity
Publishing frequency over the past year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Blockworks?
Blockworks is a Minecraft Marketplace creator who has published 115 items on the Minecraft Bedrock Marketplace. They have been creating content for the Marketplace since July 2018.
What is Blockworks's average rating?
Blockworks's products have a great average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 907,127 community reviews across all of their Marketplace items.
Is Blockworks still active on the Marketplace?
Yes! Blockworks is currently active and has published new content within the last 90 days. They have been a Minecraft Marketplace creator since July 2018. Check out their latest items on this page.
How much do Blockworks's items cost?
Blockworks's items cost an average of 327 Minecoins (approximately $1.64 USD). Browse their full catalog on this page to see individual prices for each item.