Slipknot percussionist M. Shawn "Clown" Crahan is getting into the world of Minecraft thanks to his new, custom world dubbed Vernearth. The world will operate in 45-day seasons, and of course will feature a bunch of Slipknot music.
There's a really lengthy explanation of the world below, which I'm sure means quite a bit to everyone that's into the game. I'm still out here playing Earthbound and Chrono Trigger, so y'know – different strokes. Play the realm here and join the associated Vernearth Discord here.
"Built on custom technology, handcrafted environments, and a play philosophy that rewards mastery across survival, PVP, creativity, and hardcore challenges, Vernearth launches with four major game modes: Oblivion, PVP/Event, Plotworld, and Challenge Mode. Together they form a unified ecosystem that supports every type of player.
"These modes will be rolled out starting at launch systematically to ensure a smooth player experience, so some of these modes may not be available right away. Explorers and builders to streamers, competitors, and high-stakes achievers will all have something innovative to experience in Vernearth, like:
"OBLIVION — The Core World. Oblivion is the heart of Vernearth. It’s a vast, custom-generated survival world that blends realism with corrupted “clown”-inspired elements. Players explore treacherous terrain, battle custom factions, and uncover the lore behind the three great capital cities: Raziel, Seniomsed, and The City of Eternal.
"PVP / EVENT SERVER — The Arena Designed for fast, high-intensity competition, the PVP/Event server delivers recurring weekly tournaments and creator-friendly content moments. Players fight across four bespoke arena:
- The Circle Sphere
- The Blood Square
- The Blood Oval
- UnEden
"There will be modes like Last Man Standing and Duels, earning “War” currency that unlocks exclusive cosmetics and items.
"PLOTWORLD — The Sanctuary. Plotworld provides a safe, collaborative creative space where players can build freely, merge plots, host social activities, and enter monthly build contests. With access to creative mode, limited WorldEdit, and a permanent Hall of Fame showcase, Plotworld gives players a way to contribute artistically to the world of Vernearth.
"CHALLENGE MODE — Vernearth’s Signature Experience Challenge Mode is a seasonal, limited-time hardcore world with only one rule: one life. Each 45-day season introduces a new Slipknot-inspired theme, custom world generation, brutal mechanics, and high-stakes objectives.
"SEASONS: Vernearth’s Season Mode evolves from the blood-red, Heretic-Lord–ruled chaos of Season 1: The Heretic Anthem, to the twilight-shrouded decay of Season 2: The Dying Song where players fight to forge the Beacon of Life, and finally into the unpredictable madness of Season 3: Friend or Foe?, a world where mobs, loot, blocks, and consumables shift with total randomness.
"Survivors earn permanent titles, exclusive cosmetics, Hall of Heroes placement, and a share of the prize pool."
