Minecraft Earth was introduced at WWDC 2019 and is set to revolutionize augmented reality gaming. Now there are details about the release.
Minecraft fans can look forward to a new version of the block game - Minecraft Earth. The game will be released on iOS and Android in AR version and offers players the opportunity to experience the world of Minecraft from a completely new perspective. Microsoft has now announced via Twitter that the launch of the new AR game is planned for October. However, it will not be available to all users. It will be an early access version that will be available in selected countries. Microsoft did not reveal which countries this would specifically affect.
What Minecraft Earth offers
The new game from Microsoft is based on the classic Minecraft - just with AR functions. It includes many of the familiar core functions and can of course be played in a group. Collecting, building and exploring unknown worlds will be possible entirely in augmented reality. The game requires Android 7 and iOS 10 or higher. Microsoft is advertising the new game as follows: "With the world of Minecraft, you can explore our universe in a whole new way thanks to the power of augmented reality. Now you can create, explore and survive like never before."
Create - Minecraft has always been about creativity, but Minecraft Earth now gives you the chance to express yourself on a whole new scale. Share your masterpieces and enjoy other players' creations!
Collect – Minecraft Earth features many of the creatures you know and love – and a whole lot of new ones too. Over time, you'll get the chance to breed unique variants to populate your builds with.
collaborations - Meet up with like-minded players to create masterpieces together. Work with friends on a smaller scale before releasing your builds into the wild on a large scale. You can even team up with others for mini-adventures!
Explore - Your real-life neighborhood takes on a whole new dimension thanks to Minecraft Earth. Collect resources, take on challenges, and share your ingenuity with others. There's a whole new world to explore!
If you want to pre-register for Minecraft, you can do so via the official website make. (Photo by etonastenka / Bigstockphoto)
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