Gemini 4 Argon builds a Minecraft clone in 19 minutes using 6.3M tokens
CodeByPoonam · x · 2026-10-17
X user @notjazii tested the rumored Gemini 4 Argon by generating a Minecraft clone in just 19 minutes, consuming about 6.3M tokens at roughly $3 via Devin.
Key takeaways from the hands-on:
- The model understood the requirements well and delivered a solid overall result, though the generated UI was unsatisfying
- Follow-up tests suggest it excels at design and 3D tasks
The model is not yet officially confirmed by Google — treat as unverified third-party testing.
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