When the beta ends this price will increase. The game will be free to all existing Minecraft PC (and Mac) owners, and $10 for everyone else. Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition will go into beta sometime after the operating system officially launches on July 29.įrom Mojang's blog post on the subject it sounds like the new version will run without the Java wrapper required for the current PC (and Mac) build. You'll have to make use of the new Shullker enemy's levitation-causing fire to reach far off areas.Minecraft is coming to Windows 10 with a stack of new features - at no cost to current owners.
Speaking at last weekend's Minecon in London, Mojang announced dual-wielding support and the ability to select a dominant hand for the first time.Įnchanted arrows and shields are also on the way (thanks, IGN).įinally, alternate dimension The End is getting a revamp, with a new End City location that will offer parkour opportunities.
Perhaps future versions of the Windows 10 Edition will also allow for play with Xbox 360 and Xbox One - or even other systems, such as the PlayStation family?īack on more concrete (or cobblestone) ground, Mojang has also detailed some of the other upcoming features coming to all versions of the game in the future. It's an interesting move for Minecraft and Microsoft itself, which is slowly converging all of its platforms into one Windows 10-based operating system. This edition is separate to the existing PC build and will offer online and local multiplayer with anyone playing on Minecraft: Pocket Edition (that's the version available for iOS, Android and Windows Phone).Ĭontroller, touch and keyboard control options will be included, along with support for up to eight-player co-op via local play or Xbox Live. It will be free to download if you already own Minecraft on PC, or $10 (about £6.40) if you don't. Mojang has announced Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition, which will launch in beta form alongside Microsoft's new operating system on 29th July.
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