Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Announced

Telltale's Minecraft: Story Mode (opens in new tab) wasn't the one large reveal at this weekend's Minecon. Microsoft additionally used the occasion to announce a brand new version of Minecraft-Minecraft: Windows 10 Version. It will likely be free when you already own the sport on Computer, or $10 if you don't, and it's primarily based on (opens in new tab)the Pocket version of the game. The beta begins on July twenty ninth.

Windows 10 Edition will not boast every feature of Minecraft, not less than to start out with, but Mojang say they're "aiming for function parity" (see above hyperlink). Xbox Dwell and controllers will likely be supported, but will not be required, and it seems Mojang are aiming for dedicated servers additional down the road. The seven-player limit mentioned under is as a result of the sport is based on Pocket Version. Here is the function listing of Windows 10 Edition because it stands now:

- Craft, create, and explore on-line with up to seven associates enjoying Windows 10 Edition Beta, by means of local multiplayer or with your Xbox Dwell buddies on-line.

- Play online and native multiplayer with other Pocket Version players because of a free replace, as a result of arrive quickly after launch.

- Multiple management schemes! Dj w360 between controller, touch, and keyboard controls with little to no effort!